Quebec passes law prohibiting Muslim women from wearing niqab while using public services:
Quebec has adopted a law that would force Muslim women who wear a niqab or burka to uncover their faces to use public services.
The Liberal government’s Bill 62 on religious neutrality was put to a vote Wednesday morning in Quebec’s National Assembly.
The Liberals, who hold a majority in provincial parliament, voted in favour of the bill, while all the other parties voted against.
The legislation bans public workers — including doctors, teachers and daycare workers — as well as those receiving a service from the government, from wearing the niqab, burka or any other face covering.
It was extended to municipal services, including public transit, in an amendment made in August.