Legalized Islamophobia in Quebec

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From the article:

We have said repeatedly that no amount of discrimination should be acceptable for us--but also that no legislative measures will ever be enough for the racists, who will continue to push until those they consider a threat are deported or decide to move to other parts of Canada. There is no balanced approach when it comes to human rights.
It should be noted as well that Quebec's National Assembly passed a motion in 2015 unanimously opposing Islamophobia, at the instigation of former QS MNA Françoise David.
But the passage of this new bill and the debates around it seem to indicate that none of the 125 members of the assembly fully understand what Islamophobia means--nor how their proposals and statements often fuel it.

To read more:

https://socialistworker.org/2017/10/23/legalized-islamophobia-in-quebec

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1. In addition:

First, it is not intended to be universally and unexceptionally applied.

The bill establishes the conditions under which accommodations on religious grounds may be granted as well as the specific elements that must be considered when dealing with certain accommodation requests.


Second:

4. In the exercise of their functions, personnel members of public bodies must demonstrate religious neutrality.
They must be careful to neither favour nor hinder a person because of the person’s religious affiliation or non-affiliation.


This complies with the Charter of Freedoms and Rights, which guarantees the freedom to believe and to exercise that belief.

And this section is the most problematic if the intent it truly what the authors claim:

CHAPTER IV INTERPRETATIVE AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
13. The measures introduced in this Act must not be interpreted as affecting the emblematic and toponymic elements of Québec’s cultural heritage, in particular its religious cultural heritage, that testify to its history.



Meaning that the many crucifixes and other RCC religious symbols will be allowed to remain in place. THAT gives the lie to the idea that this law is neutral in respect to religion.

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2. Does the Free Practice of Religious Worship Rightfully Include the Systematic Subjugation of Women?

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3. If that is how you personally frame wearing the veil,

my guess is that represents your opinion.

The Canadian Charter of rights and freedoms allows for the free exercise of religion. This bill, in my view, does not comply with religious freedom as guaranteed in the Charter.