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A challenge to the law society’s oath of allegiance launched by an Edmonton articling student last year has been dismissed.Prabjot Singh Wirring launched a suit against the province and Law Society of Alberta, arguing that swearing a mandatory oath to the Queen contradicts his religious beliefs. A challenge to the law society's oath of allegiance launched by an Edmonton articling student last year has been dismissed.
Wirring started a legal action contesting the practice in the summer of 2022 with the province and the Law Society of Alberta as defendants. At the time, the oath was to Queen Elizabeth II and as such she is referenced throughout the decision.32 Alberta law professors sign letter calling for government to make oath to Queen optional
Alberta held his religious objection was based on a misunderstanding of the oath as a commitment to a set of values. It applied to have the claim dismissed.In her ruling, Justice Barbara Johnston referenced a previous Ontario appeal decision around a similar citizenship oath, which found the meaning of the oath had evolved over time as Canada went from a British colony to an independent nation.
"Any reference to the Queen in the Oath of Allegiance is as a symbol of these values, and not to the Queen as a political or religious entity."
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