(CBC) Philosopher Charles Taylor says the new CAQ government “doesn’t get the point” of the report he co-authored that’s been frequently cited by the CAQ as justification for its controversial plan to ban the wearing of religious symbols by some civil servants.
Premier François Legault said again today, in announcing his cabinet, that he intends to proceed quickly with a ban that would prevent peace officers, judges, crown prosecutors and teachers from displaying religious symbols in order to ensure the state is secular.
That means items such as kippas, hijabs or crosses couldn’t be worn on the job.
Legault and the new minister who’ll be responsible for implementing the ban, Simon Jolin-Barrette, have both said their plan is based on consensus that emerged from the recommendations of the 2008 report on religious accommodation co-authored by Taylor and sociologist Gérard Bouchard.
