Quebec’s debate on religious accommodation has migrated to the bus and subway
MONTREAL — Quebec’s public transportation systems are the latest target in the ongoing debate in the province over religion and identity.
Neither Montreal’s transit authority nor unions representing bus and subway drivers wanted to comment Thursday on speculation that women wearing the Islamic niqab or burqa will be prevented from using public transportation.
Justice Minister Stephanie Vallee hasn’t been able to answer the question clearly either.
The debate surfaced after Vallee on Tuesday tabled amendments to Bill 62, legislation that sets guidelines for accommodating religious requests in Quebec.