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The Free Press: Premier Pauline Marois

Premier Pauline Marois: Re: Quebec to introduce law to restrict religious symbols in workplace Aug. 21 . Shocking as it may sound, this shouldn't come as a surprise. On the election trail last year in Quebec, Premier Pauline Marois said such measures are needed to preserve "our identity, our language, our institutions and our values." , according to Winnipeg Free Press. The Free Press welcomes letters from readers A turban-wearing boy practises soccer in Quebec. But who is "our"? Am I, an immigrant who came to Canada 13 years ago and who is now settled and raising a family with three kids, eligible to be termed as "our"? Or will Quebec leaders continue to consider me an alien? Send a Letter to the Editor (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.