Quebec: Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: It took a little longer than some critics wanted, but Prime Minister Stephen Harper has done the right thing in vowing to protect minority rights in Quebec, where the Parti Qu b cois is planning to restrict freedoms guaranteed in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Mr. Harper at first refused to wade into the controversy, fearing the separatist government would frame the issue as a battle with Ottawa over provincial rights. DALE CUMMINGS / Related Items Articles Harper steps cautiously in Quebec charter row It's not clear how far PQ leader Pauline Marois will go in eliminating certain religious rights, but her plan to create a secular society could involve banning religious symbols and clothing in the civil service, including schools, hospitals and daycares. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.