(CBC) Calgary city council voted unanimously Monday to formally oppose Quebec’s Bill 21, the province’s secularism law which bars certain civil servants from wearing religious symbols at work.
“Racism and bigotry has no jurisdiction,” said Coun. George Chahal while introducing the motion.
“It is our duty as elected officials to stand up for human rights.”
Chahal said his father, who was seated in the audience of the council chambers, wears a turban, as did his grandfather.
He said his family has directly experienced the impacts of discriminatory policies like Quebec’s law.
