Antisemitism, Islamophobia and the Bill 21 effect in Quebec

Antisemitism, Islamophobia and the Bill 21 effect in Quebec

At what point will CAQ apologists admit that Bill 21 is even partially to blame for rising levels of prejudice against certain minority groups in Quebec?

When studies find that ‘Quebecers show a unique aversion to the Jewish kippa not noted elsewhere in the country’ or that feelings of Islamophobia are found in 52% of people in the province, you cannot simply ignore the harm that this bill is doing to those who wear religious symbols.

A study by Léger has found that Quebecers largely expect religious tolerance from newcomers to the province. So why don’t they hold their government to the same standard?

There is a big difference between believing in a secular society and despising certain religions to the point where you think people should have basic human rights taken away. Quebec being a ‘société distincte’ should not be used as justification for lacking empathy for minority groups.

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