Thunder Bay joins campaign against Quebec’s Bill 21

Thunder Bay joins campaign against Quebec’s Bill 21

City will lobby federal government to challenge legislation that limits religious expression of civil servants.

Feb 15, 2022

THUNDER BAY – The City of Thunder Bay will join a growing list of Canadian municipalities voicing their opposition to Quebec’s Bill 21.

A recommendation to take the stand from the city’s anti-racism and respect advisory committee was unanimously approved by city council Monday.

The provincial legislation prohibits public servants including teachers, police officers, and judges from wearing religious symbols like hijabs, kippas, and turbans on the job.

Mayor Bill Mauro endorsed the motion, calling on the federal government to do what it could to oppose Bill 21 in court – something it has opted not to do since the bill was introduced in 2019.

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