A controversial bill on wearing religious symbols in public positions has led to accusations that it overwhelmingly targets Muslim women and other religious minorities
Canadian Civil Liberties Association , those affected: "Include teachers, judges, police officers, certain lawyers as well as students, children and youth who aspire towards those careers.”
While the law has found popular support in Quebec, it is also controversial, and challengers arose to fight it. CCLA, along with The National Council of Canadian Muslims say the bill harms minority groups in Quebec and limits employment opportunities, Global NewsThe efforts of these organisations did not bring the expected result in July when they sought an immediate stay of some of the law’s provisions and a Superior Court judge rejected their demands.
However, lawyer Redko has found a weak spot in Bill 21’s armour. Section 28 of the charter, which promises equality to men and women, is, according to her argument, not covered by the notwithstanding clause. Bill 21 has a grandfather clause where if a Muslim woman wearing a hijab has started teaching before it was first proposed in March 2019, she can continue teaching whether or not she wears the hijab. However, if she changes schools her freedom to wear the hijab to work is no longer protected. Likewise, a Muslim woman who has not been teaching before the law was first proposed doesn’t have the grandfather clause protection.
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