Quebec's Bill 21 is touted by the province and supporters as a bid to maintain secularism of the state. Opponents argue it unfairly impacts Muslims and other religious minorities.
‘s government has hailed the legislation as essential to maintaining secularism, which is the policy of strict separation of religion and the state that has broad support in Quebec.
“Some people have better opportunities than others simply because of their religious practice. That is contrary to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It’s contrary to our democracy. It is an attack on it, in fact. And we need to hear that loud and clear from our elected leaders.
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