American Islamic Relations: Immigration

Niqab Dept: Audrey Brousseau, a lawyer for the Islamic association, told MNAs that although Bill 94 is framed in general terms, "It clearly targets women who wear the niqab.", according to Montreal Gazette. Julia Williams, the Ottawabased association's human rights and civil liberties officer, who wore a hijab Islamic head covering, leaving her face uncovered, questioned whether banning the niqab was a neutral gesture and a bill restricting the wearing of the niqab is unconstitutional because it would limit personal choice and freedom of religion, the Council on American-Islamic Relations Canada told a National Assembly committee on Bill 94 yesterday. Brousseau said Bill 94 would discourage niqabwearing women from seeking public services and working in the public service. As reported in the news.
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