L-2 - Freedom of Worship Act

Section 2 Disposition versions

1987-02-15

2. (Repealed).

R. S. 1964, c. 301, s. 2; 1986, c. 95, s. 175.

1977-12-31

2. It does not constitute the free exercise or enjoyment of religious profession and worship

(a)  to distribute, in public places or from door to door, books, magazines, tracts, pamphlets, papers, documents, photographs or other publications containing abusive or insulting attacks against the practice of a religious profession or the religious beliefs of any portion of the population of Québec, or remarks of an abusive or insulting nature respecting the members or adherents of a religious profession; or

(b)  to make, in speeches or lectures delivered in public places or transmitted to the public by means of loud-speakers or other apparatus, abusive or insulting attacks against the practice of a religious profession or the religious beliefs of any portion of the population of Québec, or remarks of an abusive or insulting nature respecting the members or adherents of a religious profession; or

(c)  to broadcast or reproduce such attacks or remarks by means of radio, television or the press.

Every act mentioned in paragraph a, b or c is an act endangering the public peace and good order in Québec.

Every act contemplated in paragraph a, b or c is prohibited in Québec.

R. S. 1964, c. 301, s. 2.