Divisive Debate and Leader Pauline Marois

Leader Pauline Marois: PQ Leader Pauline Marois was beaming Friday as she presented three candidates of Maghreb descent who gave their unequivocal support to the charter. The charter of Quebec values bill tabled last November has sparked a divisive debate, especially over the proposal to ban public servants from wearing overt religious symbols, such as the hijab, kippa or crucifix. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Marois says sovereign Quebec would have power over energy decisions The Parti Quebecois unveiled a slate of minority female candidates that it hopes will send a strong message to voters that leaders in the Arab community and other ethnic groups are willing to support its controversial secular charter proposal. Harper reaches out to Mulcair, Trudeau, premiers about possible PQ majority (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.