The Quebec government says it will ban religious symbols in the province's daycare centres.

Secularism Minister Jean-François Roberge says there is a "broad consensus" that Quebecers want secularism to be strengthened.

The announcement follows a recommendation made this summer by a committee tasked with advising the province on how to enhance secularism. The committee had called for the ban to be extended to daycares.

Quebec has already banned public sector workers in positions of authority, such as teachers and judges, from wearing religious symbols on the job.

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Why would I ignore that the only way I can see to implement a prayer ban seems discriminatory against Muslims? That’s my whole issue and the point of my comment: a ban on prayer seems like it might be a whitewashed attack on Muslims.

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  • [–] -1 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    Well prayer mats aren't clothing and whats to say it isn't a yoga mat?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    That’s something you can argue in court, but it doesn’t stop you from the hassle and it doesn’t stop the chilling effect that a law like that could cause. I don’t know what you’re actually disagreeing with me about.

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  • [–] -1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Argue what in court? How to wear a rug?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    You can argue that your prayer mat is a yoga mat. I still don’t understand what your issue with my comment is.

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