23 October 2019

Macpherson: How the CAQ anti-hijab legislation would affect all Quebecers

The bill would have the effect of encouraging discrimination against Muslims, and weaken protection for the freedoms and rights of all.

https://montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/macpherson-how-the-caq-anti-hijab-legislation-would-affect-all-quebecers


A political trial balloon tells us what a government is thinking of doing. Its purpose is to test reaction to an idea before committing to it.

Okay, then, as a service to the Legault government, here’s one reaction to the balloon floated this week about its ... anti-hijab bill.

The ...  “secularism” bill would forbid government employees in “positions of authority” from wearing any religious symbols while on duty. In theory, it would apply to all religions and to judges, prosecutors, police and prison guards ...


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