Ontario backbencher plans motion to oppose restrictions on religious expression

[rug]

September 10, 2013 6:30 am
By Staff
The Canadian Press

TORONTO – A Liberal backbencher plans to introduce a motion that calls on the legislature to oppose any bill to restrict or prohibit freedom of expression and religion in public places.

Monte Kwinter’s motion comes as the Quebec government plans to release details today of its controversial “values charter” that would restrict religious clothing and symbols.

The charter idea stems from a PQ election promise to bar people from wearing religious items like hijabs and kippas while working in government institutions.

Polls suggest the idea is popular in Quebec – but it has prompted fierce resistance from some minority groups and political figures.

http://globalnews.ca/news/830176/ontario-backbencher-plans-motion-to-oppose-restrictions-on-religious-expression/

[bowens43]

1. Sad. The world should be moving toward eliminating religion, not spreading it.

[rug]

2. Why?

[el_bryanto]

3. And what methods should they use to accomplish this goal? nt

[cbayer]

4. "The world should" - that's sounds pretty religious right there.