Premier Pauline Marois

Premier Pauline Marois: Premier Pauline Marois of Quebec has reported her governments intention to pass legislation prohibiting public-sector workers from wearing conspicuous religious clothing or symbols. Commentators in English Canada have protested that such legislation would violate those workers Charter right to practise their religions freely. , according to Times Colonist. Suppose you are a female wearing a hijab, and the public official whose services you require appears to be an orthodox Jew wearing traditional garb. Given the pervasive enmity between Israel and the Arab world, will you be confident that you will be treated fairly? Re: Quebecs xenophobia should not be ignored, Aug. 27. With respect, the issues are not confined to public-sector workers rights. Also to be considered is the right of the public receiving government services to the perception of neutrality and fair play in the performance of those services, and the right of the government to preserve and reinforce that perception. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.