(CBC) There has been a sharp increase in harassment directed at Muslim women in Quebec since the province tabled draft legislation to ban religious symbols in parts of the civil service, according to a women’s advocacy group.
Justice Femme, a Montreal organization that offers legal and psychological support to women, said it received more than 40 calls from women who wear the hijab after Bill 21 was tabled in late March.
The women reported a wide range of incidents, from aggressive comments to physical violence.
On Tuesday, the organization intends to submit a summary of its findings to the elected officials studying the bill.
