Isabelle Charest – Eye on Islamism

English Montreal School Board files legal challenge to Bill 21 Board argues law infringes on minority language education rights and equality of men and women

October 24, 2019 Colin Harris

(CBC) The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) has filed its legal challenge of Quebec’s controversial law that bars teachers and principals from wearing religious symbols. The legal challenge, filed Thursday by the law firm Power Law on behalf of the EMSB and parent commissioners […]

Quebec City Muslim women hold open forum to demystify the hijab Representatives of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association say the decision to wear a headscarf is personal

March 2, 2019 Spencer Van Dyk

(CBC) Some Muslim women in Quebec City are hoping to demystify the hijab by talking openly about their reasons for putting on the religious garment. About a dozen people gathered Saturday in Quebec City to discuss the significance of the headscarf at an […]

Quebec status of women minister calls Muslim head scarf symbol of oppression

February 6, 2019 Caroline Plante and Patrice Bergeron

(Canadian Press) Quebec’s new minister responsible for the status of women faced criticism Wednesday after saying she considers the hijab to be a symbol of oppression. Speaking to reporters after being named to the portfolio Tuesday, Isabelle Charest said the Muslim head […]

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