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Quick Quotes: Reaction to Quebec court ruling on Bill 21, religious symbols law
by The Canadian Press
Last Updated Apr 20, 2021 at 4:44 pm EDT
Quebec Superior Court Justice Marc-Andre Blanchard on Tuesday upheld the bulk of the province’s secularism law, known as Bill 21, which bans many public sector workers from wearing religious symbols on the job. Blanchard, however, struck down clauses pertaining to English-language school boards and a ban on members of the provincial legislature wearing face coverings. Quebec has announced it will appeal the ruling.
Here’s a quick look at some of the reaction to the decision:
“Our position has always been that Bill 21 conflicted with our values and our mission and with those of all Quebecers as expressed in the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. Its very adoption was contrary to our societal goal of promoting our peaceful co-existence in a pluralistic and inclusive Quebec.” Joe Ortona, chairman, English Montreal Schoo
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Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette speaks to reporters at the legislature in Quebec City, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Jolin-Barrette confirmed his government will appeal a court decision on Bill 21. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Quebec Superior Court Justice Marc-Andre Blanchard on Tuesday upheld the bulk of the province’s secularism law, known as Bill 21, which bans many public sector workers from wearing religious symbols on the job. Blanchard, however, struck down clauses pertaining to English-language school boards and a ban on members of the provincial legislature wearing face coverings. Quebec has announced it will appeal the ruling.
Quick Quotes: Reaction to Quebec court ruling on Bill 21, religious symbols law
Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette speaks to reporters at the legislature in Quebec City, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Jolin-Barrette confirmed his government will appeal a court decision on Bill 21. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot April 20, 2021 - 1:36 PM
Quebec Superior Court Justice Marc-Andre Blanchard on Tuesday upheld the bulk of the province s secularism law, known as Bill 21, which bans many public sector workers from wearing religious symbols on the job. Blanchard, however, struck down clauses pertaining to English-language school boards and a ban on members of the provincial legislature wearing face coverings. Quebec has announced it will appeal the ruling.