Bill C-623 divisive, aims to pit Canadians against each other for political gain
Bill C-623 is designed to fan the flames of the reasonable accommodation debate while targeting a specific group for the sole purpose of making political hay. The law is targeted primarily at Muslim women who wear face coverings as part of their religion.
When members of the Conservative government want to stoke an issue without taking direct responsibility they often resort to private members' bills. Items that for one reason or another are deemed too explosive or sensitive to be pushed as official policy are given to backbench MPs to push as the...
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