Quebec lawmakers pass religious neutrality bill banning face coverings – IOTW Report

Quebec lawmakers pass religious neutrality bill banning face coverings

The Star

The controversial bill, known as Bill 62, bans the wearing of face coverings for people giving and receiving a service from the state.

Quebec lawmakers pass controversial law obliging citizens to uncover their faces on Wednesday. While the Liberal bill doesn’t specifically mention the garb, it would have the effect of prohibiting the burka and niqab while people interact with the state. 

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11 Comments on Quebec lawmakers pass religious neutrality bill banning face coverings

  1. Well, they aren’t telling anyone how to dress, only that they can’t cover their faces, as it’s an obvious safety issue. Also, if you don’t mooch off the state, they don’t care what you do.

    My only question is why didn’t they go all the way, like France? You can’t wear it at **any** time there,whereas this is just if you interact with the state.

  2. A covered face is a legitimate security problem, and religious liberty doesn’t enter into the question. Not only government offices, but private businesses as well have every right to demand that those entering their premises uncover their faces. For that matter, the wearing of a mask at any public meeting or gathering or in any public area whatsoever is a legitimate restriction of individual liberty.

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