March 27, 2026

6 Key Moments From the Supreme Court Challenge of Quebec's Secularism Law

CBC News featured Sahar Talebi in its coverage of the Supreme Court of Canada hearing on Quebec’s Bill 21. During the hearing, Sahar reminded the Court of the people affected by Bill 21, highlighting the increased prejudice, harassment, and hate crimes faced by Muslim women in Quebec. She emphasized the profound and lasting impacts of having their identities, clothing choices, and religious expression policed and restricted.

Paul-Erik VeelSahar Talebi, and Mina Alam represented the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) as an intervener in this important matter.