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Federal Minister for Employment: Federal Government

federal government: The federal minister for employment, social development and multiculturalism, Jason Kenney, told reporters that Ottawa is very concerned by any proposal that would limit the ability of any Canadians to participate in our society and that would affect the practice of their faith, according to CTV. Large crucifixes and other ostentatious religious symbols would also be prohibited and The federal government said Tuesday it is prepared to mount a legal challenge against a controversial plan to prevent public-sector workers in Quebec from wearing overt religious clothing and symbols. Quebecs minority Parti Quebecois government revealed its controversial values charter Tuesday. If adopted, it would ban public sector employees, including teachers, police officers, public daycare and hospital workers, from wearing hijabs, burkas, turbans and kippas. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.