The Quebec government, which said Tuesday it will allow Muslim women working in provincial jails to wear a hijab head scarf, has been accused by the Opposition of caving in to an “excessive” demand.
The Quebec Public Security Department passed the new rule after reaching a deal with Quebec’s human rights commission, following a complaint made four years ago.
The ministry chose to enforce what it calls an “accommodation” rather than take the matter before the provincial human rights tribunal. [National Post] Read more
