This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.A Quebec school board says it refused to hire two teachers who wear religious symbols because they would not comply with the province's new secularism law. Coalition Avenir Quebec MNA Simon Jolin-Barrette responds to reporters questions on the government transition, on October 9, 2018 at the legislature in Quebec City.
Bill 21 prohibits some public sector workers, including teachers and police officers, from wearing religious symbols such as hijabs, turbans, and kippas at work.School boards across the province are complying, even as they grapple with a labour shortage that has left some children beginning the school year without a permanent teacher.
He told Radio-Canada the new law is very clear and it’s up to employers to apply it to all those hired since the bill was tabled in March.
As it should be.
That's why Singh removed his turban I suppose. Shame. Unlike America, Canada was founded on the Supremacy of GOD. NOT the separation of church and state. One GOD, many paths!! Blessed be the diversity of HIS Living Creation. Bill 21 does a disservice to us all. Freedoms lost.
JustinTrudeau selon lui va tenter d’abolir Bill21 une fois élu, il est muet maintenant car il à besoin des votes des Québécois...votes avant valeurs morales ...qu’elle hypocrisie JdeMontreal
MapleLeafLawyer Justin is not going to say anything in case he loses votes in Quebec. What a hypocrite he is.
Translated 'Two teachers with Stockholm symbol can't let go of their misogynist garb and rather work elsewhere'
We all knew it was coming. Quebec's appalling Bill 21 is unconstitutional, and discriminatory. It infringes on the Charter rights of citizens, and I can't believe that there are people who support this. We have to be better than this.
Any National Leader who campaigns in Quebec and has the guts to call out this racist law will get my vote
AndyFillmoreHFX DarrenFisherNS take a stand on this issue ? Do u support your leaders silence on this? nspoli cdnpoli
Good. Keep your nonsense beliefs to yourself.
So, we are accepting and accommodating of all religions in Canada.... except when we are not. Can we now call Quebec the Alabama of Canada ?
Quebec should be ashamed of this horrible, discriminatory law! 😡
I'm glad I'm not hateful to make a law or laws that just discriminate against language and religious beliefs , must make them feel big....strong..proud. there be more jobs lost and more jobs open to be filled.
So what? Not news
Teachers in Ontario are routinely refused jobs because of their religion !
Nevertheless, the law is the law. And it doesn't seem like anybody can change it. Or want to. I wonder though why so many people are crying foul about QC law when in France, the 'birthplace of modern democracy' such a law is in effect for over decade and everyone is silent
Wrong. On every level. The right to free expression includes the right to express your faith.
Religion poisons everything
'secularism'
Any word from JustinTrudeau on this yet. He's got lots of opinions for the rest of the world but this is acceptable?
No different in Ontario
Will JustinTrudeau stand up for these people who are *actually* losing their jobs? cdnpoli LavScam
Inontario you can lose your job because of religion
JustinTrudeau you're a coward for allowing this to happen. Like everything else, it's about how you benefit and not about what's right.
Worse than anything realDonaldTrump has done. Canada now proving, through Quebec (language laws, treatment of indigenous people, racist C21) most bigoted jurisdiction in free world. They also obstruct energy projects while polluting with raw sewage, cement and hydro. Hypocrites!
Some people need to look up definitions of words they toss out. You elected a government with an agenda, taadaaa, now live with it until you elect people with the backbone to change/remove it if that is the wish of the people.
Teachers in Quebec should all strike until Legault repeals Bill C-21. Hateful piece of legislation that has no place in Canada.
Jim Crow would be proud . Sad day for freedom of religion.
The elephant still lingers.
They never refused a Hindu teacher wearing turban on his head to school. Politicians are so stupid and uncivilized
It’s not a “secularism law”. It’s religious discrimination and should be described only as such. Do better.
There may be hope for us yet!
Religious wear isn’t a problem. Teachers should also be allowed to wear bikinis, tattoos (on face and neck), and cross-dressing too. School would be so much more fun. It’s all good as long as they don’t brain wash kids and impose their idea into others.
Cool. Weed out the religious nutters.
That’s ok, it’s Auebec so no comment, no correction and no see no hear no talk
Stay classy, Quebec.
Love and religion have no place in politics. Prime Minister Harper said these are social issues. No need for Government intervention. Why would you care if I did or didn’t go to church? Once my bedroom door is closed it means do not disturb!
Considering Quebecs historical struggle for equality in Canada, you'd think it would be the province to be more inclusive. To the 'this is progressive' arguement: How does this prepare learners for the real world?
Silence from our Quebecor PM. Hypocript. Although the msm is worse for not challenging him on it.
EveryonesCanada
Bill 21 is not secularism. It provides racists a way to be racist out in the open.
Quebec does what Quebec wants! And the rest of the country pays! Watch justin stay away from this one!
shanifanasser They shouldn’t refuse the jobs. They should take the jobs and then sue if they get fired. Our grannies use to wear headscarves on windy days. Do nuns have to remove their habits as well?
Garbage news
Glad to see the law is applied. Keep your superstitions at home.
Wow, a whole two teachers
Hot take: religion shouldn’t have any place in public/work environment & government office. It should be something personal.
simonhoupt People are willing to lose an opportunity to get a job over being fanatic about a religion, what a waste. They don't control their own lives, a fanatical belief does.
Good ....they can move to Toronto....via the 401...thanks
to all of those who find this law horrible, if some teachers came to work wearing their satanism symbols, you would be fine with that?
How does the charter of rights and freedom of canada NOT supercede this racist law in quebec?!!! racistquebecois
Shameful & unacceptable. I can't believe this is allowed in Canada.
Quelle bêtise avez vous faite la?
Where are the liberal_party members on this issue in Quebec as middle class teachers are refused teaching positions. turnablindeye TrudeauMustGo VoteTrudeauOut SNCLavalin NotAsAdvertised cdnpoli
Disgusting law. Quebec should be ashamed.
So if the teacher showed up in this religious garb would they be turned down also?
What a disgrace
Two, only! That is so huge! Not!
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