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The Harper government seems prepared to lead the legal fight against the notorious Quebec Charter Values presented by Parti Québécois. In a recent proposal, the party mentioned that it intends to restrict religious symbols in the provincial government, which is deemed to easily invigorate a battle between the minority Marois government in Quebec City, and both opposition parties.
A Conservative leader and Multiculturalism Minister, Jason Kenney, informed reporters that “we would challenge any law that we deem unconstitutional, that violates the fundamental constitutional guarantees to freedom of religion.” He added that “freedom of religion is a fundamental, universal value inscribed in our own Constitution, and this government will defend it vigorously.” Mr. Kenney alleged that he is “very concerned about proposal that would discriminate unfairly against people based on their religion, based on their deepest convictions.” He further elucidated that “at the federal level, we believe our job is to make all people who live in this country, regardless of their religious, ethnic or cultural background, feel welcomed, feel part of our country, feel like this is a land of equality, of opportunity, and feel at home as proud Canadians.”
On the other hand, Thomas Mulcair reiterated at a caucus meeting in Saskatoon that his New Democrats will also stand against the Quebec proposal to ban religious symbols from the public sector. Mr. Mulcair broke away from a meeting with his caucus on Tuesday morning to condemn in strong terms the plans announced by the Parti Quebec government.
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