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Quebec’s Bill 62 in the spotlight
On October ��, Quebec’s Liberal government passed Bill �� by a vote o �� to ��. Te new law bans Quebecers who give or receive government services rom wearing ace coverings. Tat includes anyone who works in – or makes use o – public schools, universities, hospitals, clinics, subsidized daycare centres, municipalities, and public transit. Reasons for the bill
Bill �� mainly affects Muslim women who wear niqabs or burkas.
Quebec lawmakers said they introduced the bill because many people in the province believe that the state should not promote religion o any kind. As well, they argued that Bill �� encourages equality between men and women. Since Islam doesn’t require men to cover their aces, women shouldn’t have to, either. Not strict enough…
Quebec’s two main opposition parties are the Parti Québécois and the Coalition Avenir Québec. Tey weren’t happy with the bill. Tey said it doesn’t go ar enough. Tey wanted it
to be more like the Charter o Values. Te Charter o Values was a law that the previous Parti Québécois government tried – but ailed – to pass in ����. It would have banned all public employees rom wearing “conspicuous ” religious symbols at work. Or too strict?
Others were critical o the bill because it seemed to target just one religious group. I the state wants to be neutral on religion, why are Quebec citizens allowed to wear other religious symbols, such as cruci�xes, turbans, kippas, and kirpans, they asked?
De fi ni ti ons �����: a long, loose garment covering the whole body rom head to eet, worn in public by many Muslim women as a sign o modesty and a symbol o religious aith �����������: very noticeable or easy to see, especially because o being unusual or different �����: a skullcap worn by orthodox male Jews at all times and by others or prayer Page 3
������: a sword or knie carried by Sikhs to ul�ll a religious commandment ������� : not supporting any side or position in a controversy �����: a veil worn by some Muslim women in public, covering all o the ace apart rom the eyes, as a sign o modesty and a symbol o religious aith ����������: partially paid or using government unds
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Quebec’s Bill 62 in the spotlight Muslim women also said they should get to decide whether or not to cover their aces. “People are trying to liberate us, but they’re doing the opposite when they’re telling us what to do,” said Montrealer Asma Ahmad, who moved to Quebec 10 years ago rom the United Arab Emirates. “Nobody is orcing us to cover ourselves, but this law is orcing us to uncover ourselves.” Some details still need to be worked out
Afer the bill was passed, Quebec Justice Minister Stéphanie Vallée offered more details about the law. She explained that under certain conditions, people will be permitted to keep their eatures covered or religious reasons. However, the government is still working out how to treat requests rom people who want to do so. It’s also still determining who will enorce the bill, and how.
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In the meantime, a coalition o Muslim and civil liberty groups is challenging the new law in Quebec Superior Court.
Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she’s been ollowing the progress o Bill ��. She does not believe that the government should be telling people what they can and cannot wear. However, most Quebecers seem to support the legislation.
Te coalition’s lawyer is Catherine McKenzie. She said Bill �� violates the right to equality and reedom o religion. She pointed out that those rights are guaranteed by Canada’s Charter o Rights and Freedoms. Tey’re also guaranteed by Quebec’s Charter o Human Rights and Freedoms. Causing harm
On November ��, Ms. McKenzie asked the judge to suspend the bill as soon as possible. Why the rush? Because the law is already having a negative effect on Muslim women who wear the veil. Fatima Ahmad is a good example. She is one o the women challenging the bill. Ms. Ahmad says she has experienced “an increase in Islamophobic and aggressive remarks” on the street since the new law passed.
A recent poll ound that �� percent o people in the province believe women wearing niqabs should be banned rom visiting government offices. Only eight percent said women wearing niqabs should be welcome. Moving forward
For its part, the Quebec government said it had no plans to back down. It will deend the law in court. “We are in a ree and democratic society,” said Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard. “You speak to me, I should see your ace, and you should see mine. It’s as simple as that.” J
De fi ni ti ons ������� �� ������ ��� ��������: a bill o rights entrenched in the Constitution o Canada. Te Charter guarantees certain political rights to Canadian citizens and civil rights o everyone in Canada rom the policies and actions o all areas and levels o the government. ����� ������� �����: people who work together to ensure that everyone has the reedom to exercise their rights that are guaranteed under the law Page 4
���������: a temporary union o different groups who agree to work together to achieve a shared goa l ������������: o or to do with the dislike o or prejudice against Islam or Muslims, especially as a political orce �������� : to give reedom or equal rights to a person or group ������ �������� �����: the highest trial court in the province o Quebec
What in the world? • Lev el 1 • article
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National
Quebec’s Bill 62 in the spotlight ON THE LINES
Answer the ollowing in complete sentences:
�. Which controversial law did the Quebec government pass in mid-October?
�. Explain how this law will affect certain people in Quebec.
�. What reasons did the Liberal government give or passing this law?
�. How did Quebec’s two main opposition parties react to this religious neutrality law?
�. List two other reasons why some people are opposed to the new law.
�. What did some opponents o the new law do in mid-November?
�. What reasons did the lawyer or this coalition give or opposing Bill ��? Explain.
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National
Quebec’s Bill 62 in the spotlight BETWEEN THE LINES
An inference is a conclusion drawn rom evidence. A plausible inference is supported by evidence in the article and is consistent with known facts outside of the article. What inerence(s) can you draw rom the act that Quebec’s previous government was unable to pass a stricter religious neutrality law, the Charter o Values, in ����?
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�. a) What is your understanding o Bill �� and its purpose? b) For what reasons might you be in avour o Bill ��? For what reasons might you be opposed? Overall, are you more in avour o or more opposed to the bill? �. Consider this quote rom Warda Naili, one o the women who is chal lenging Bill �� in the courts: “I was already bullied before the law. Te law sends a message to all intolerant people that they are right to think like this, to insult us and harass us.” a) What words are you unsure o the meaning o? Look up the meanings o these words in a dictionary. b) Respond to this quote. What emotions and thoughts does it evoke? What connections can you make to the speaker’s experience, and what questions do you have or her? c) Do you agree or disagree with the speaker’s perspective? Why? ONLINE
Note: Te links below are listed at www.lesplan.com/en/links or easy access. �. Watch a our-minute Bill �� explainer rom CBC’s Te National at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_s_eB��mvs �. Listen to a short editorial about Bill �� rom an associate editor o Chatelaine at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=�XgPX�WDA �. Read “Quebec’s ace covering law heads or constitutional challenge” at http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/montreal/quebec-niqab-bill-��-legal-challenge-acecovering-�.���0��� J
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Map Assignment Complete this map assignment to better understand the ar ticle Quebec’s Bill �� in the Spotlight . INSTRUCTIONS
�. Obtain the required resources and read all the instructions beore starting. �. Colour your map afer all labelling is completed. �. Print in pencil only �rst, then go over the printing in black ink. �. Work careully and neatly. Resources Required: pencil, black pen, pencil crayons, ruler, eraser and an atlas. Part A Locate and label the ollowing provinces in CAPIAL letters and shade each as indicated:
Quebec (green) Prince Edward Island (yellow) Ontario (orange)
New Brunswick (purple) Nova Scotia (brown) Newoundland and Labrador (red)
Part B Locate and label the capital city o each province and underline each city name. Part C Locate and label Nunavut in CAPIAL letters and shade it pink. Part D Locate and label the United States in CAPIAL letters and shade it grey. Part E Locate and label the capital o Canada and underline this city’s name. Part F Locate and label the ollowing cities in Quebec:
Montreal Sherbrooke
Gatineau
Part G Locate and label the ollowing and shade all ocean water dark blue:
James Bay Hudson Strait Strait o Belle Isle Atlantic Ocean
Hudson Bay Labrador Sea Gul o St. Lawrence
Part H Locate and label the ollowing bodies o resh water and shade them light blue:
Lake Huron Lake Ontario
Lake Erie Smallwood Reservoir
Part I Locate and label the ollowing rivers and shade them light blue.
St. Lawrence River
Churchill River
Part J Complete your map with a rame, title and compass bearing. J
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Write the letter that corresponds to the best answer on the line beside each question: ______ �. Which party is in power in Quebec? a) Liberal c) Republican
b) Parti Québécois d) Coalition Avenir Québec
______ �. Bill �� bans Quebec residents who give or receive government services rom: a) praying in public b) entering public buildings c) wearing ace coverings d) wearing kippas or kirpans ______ �. Opponents to Bill �� reacted to the new law by: a) organizing public protests b) asking the ederal government to intervene c) starting a Canada-wide petition d) �ling a legal challenge ______ �. rue or False? Quebec politicians unanimously passed Bill ��. ______ �. rue or False? Bill �� bans all ace coverings and conspicuous religious symbols. �. Bill �� should not be enacted. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons to support your response.
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