I'll be honest with you. Meaningful opposition to Bill 21 can only come from the people of Québec. Anything else is just noise which will, at best, have a negative effect here. Once the notwithstanding clause is invoked, this becomes a matter of purely provincial jurisdiction. Wish us well!
I agree with this completely.
I agree. If the three of us agree that is saying something.
Outside pressure will only lead CAQ and Quebec to dig in its heels. The grandfather clause is because years ago a poll was taken that showed people in favor of the law but against people losing their jobs. There is a lack of understanding rather than militancy. School boards have already stated they will not be respecting the law. Support for the law where it matters is very soft. How are they going to enforce it when a hijab wearing woman gets a promotion or is hired? Or one is hired who doesn't wear it and begins to. It would be a real indignity to force a woman to remove her hijab for the day. It isn't like wearing a cross which can be concealed. How is hijab defined? Will cancer patients be unable to wear head scarves or turbans?