The #Legault gov intends 2 renew use of controversial #NotwithstandingClause 2 override #FundamentalRights & shield its #StateSecularism law, #Bill21, from court challenges
Bill 21 was adopted in June 2019. The gov invoked the clause, valid for 5 yrs, in order 2 override fundamental rights & impose ban on persons in positions o authority like judges, police officers & teachers from wearng #ReligiousSymbols such as a #hijab, #crucifix, #turban or #kippah while on the job

https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/legault-government-intends-to-renew-notwithstanding-clause-on-bill-21#Echobox=1707315387

| Montreal Gazette

The clause was invoked to protect the state secularism law in 2019 and is valid for five years.

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