Political Adversaries: Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin: The government is preparing to introduce long-awaited, controversial legislation that would restrict religious symbols in numerous places, according to Times Colonist. The particulars drew swift condemnation from political adversaries and from a well-known philosopher, who likened the plan to the human-rights abuses of Vladimir Putin's Russia and MONTREAL - Quebec has launched its next debate on minority accommodation and this one could make the erstwhile soccer-turban ban look like a leisurely stroll down the pitch. A media report Tuesday with leaked details of the Parti Quebecois government's "Charter of Quebec Values" said the proposed policy will prohibit public employees from donning Sikh, Jewish and Muslim headwear or visible crucifixes in the workplace. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.