Something unprecedented happened in Montreal: a government banned public prayer. But this wasn’t just about faith in the streets. Quebec’s provincial government didn’t just pass a controversial law; they armored it, making it untouchable by the courts. Why would a Western nation take such a drastic step, risking accusations of intolerance? This is the story of a province grappling with identity, history, and power, setting off shockwaves that reach far beyond its borders.