(CBC) Premier François Legault says there’s no need for a day devoted to action against Islamophobia — because Islamophobia isn’t a problem in the province.
Legault made the comments two days after the second anniversary of the Quebec City mosque attack, when the deputy premier, Geneviève Guilbault, said the government would look into the idea.
“We looked at it. There won’t be one. It’s clear,” Legault told reporters Thursday at a caucus meeting in Gatineau.
“I don’t think there is Islamophobia in Quebec, so I don’t see why there would be a day dedicated to Islamophobia.”
Later, Legault’s team clarified his answer, saying there have been incidents in the past, but the problem is not widespread.
