Reports and comment from Islamophobia Watch 21-27 October
Reports and comment from Islamophobia Watch 21-27 October 2013
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Hijab-wearing woman subjected to anti-Muslim abuse on Montreal bus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPlJ9zyqvTI A video that appears to show a man and a Muslim woman arguing on a Montreal city bus is the latest indication of racial tensions boiling over in Quebec. The exclusive video was obtained by Huffington Post Quebec and is said to … Continue reading
Quebec teachers’ union calls for freedom to wear hijabs, kippas
Teachers in Quebec say the Parti Quebecois proposal to prevent people from wearing religious icons and symbols is extremist – and not truly secular. The Autonomous Teachers Federation (FAE) approves, in principle, of secular values and the separation of religion … Continue reading
Quebec’s proposed ban of religious symbols in public buildings provokes defiant reaction
The Quebec government could have a difficult time trying to impose its proposed ban on religious symbols in provincially funded facilities, angry citizens tell QMI Agency. At a daycare centre near Montreal, close to half of the centre’s 15 workers … Continue reading
Montreal amusement park ends ‘special privileges for halal and kosher food’ amid uproar
For the boys at Camp Gan Israel in the Laurentians, the trip to the La Ronde amusement park in Montreal is one of the highlights of the summer. Because the camp is kosher, and La Ronde does not sell kosher … Continue reading
Weekly summary 20-26 May
Reports and comment from Islamophobia Watch 20-26 May 2013
CAIR denounces PQ proposal to ban hijab
A national Muslim civil rights advocacy organization today condemned a proposal by Parti Québécois (PQ) leader Pauline Marois to ban the Muslim headscarf and other religious-based attire in provincial government offices if the PQ forms government after upcoming September elections. The Canadian … Continue reading
Muslim weightlifter wears right to wear hijab
The International Weightlifting Federation has modified its rules and will allow athletes to wear a full-body, tight-fitted unitard during competition, the group said. Wednesday’s rule change was prompted by an Atlanta woman, who wanted to take part in competitions governed … Continue reading
Canada: Christian fundamentalist party calls for ban on Muslim immigration, applauds Cameron’s comments on multiculturalism
The federal Christian Heritage Party is calling for a national moratorium on immigration from Muslim countries to curb increasing radical Islamist power in Canada. Mike Schouten, CHP candidate for South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale, admits his party’s stance on this issue will … Continue reading
Swedish TV channel refuses to broadcast far-right anti-Muslim campaign ad
Swedish TV channel TV4 announced on Friday that it has refused to broadcast a campaign advert by the far-right Sweden Democrats because it claims it contains racial hatred. The party wanted to pay the channel 1.5 million kronor ($201,240) to … Continue reading