Proposed Quebec ban on religious symbols isn’t freedom, it’s oppression

If we can deprive niqab-wearing women of their choice, then I believe we can deprive our citizens of just about any choice. That’s not right.

Premier-elect François Legault’s CAQ has announced that some public employees may be banned from wearing religious clothing under a proposed ‘secularism law’ in the province. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia/LouisRoyQc

Opinion

BY SURJIT SINGH FLORA

October 10, 2018

After defeating the ruling Quebec Liberals earlier this month, premier-elect François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec announced that some public employees may be banned from wearing religious clothing under a proposed “secularism law” in the province. Restrictions would be placed on all r...

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