(CBC) The minister responsible for Quebec’s proposed secularism law says there will be no exemption for Montreal, a day after city council unanimously denounced Bill 21.
Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette said he welcomes the City of Montreal’s input as hearings begin on the draft legislation, but added “the will of the Quebec government remains firm” when it comes to the central provisions.
If passed, the bill would prevent government employees in positions of authority, including police officers, teachers, principals and crown prosecutors, from wearing religious clothing such as turbans or hijabs while at work.
Jolin-Barrette said, on that point, the government would not budge.
