One thing that drew my attention yesterday was the infographic produced as a guide to what will be and will not be permissible dress for public employees under the new Charter. For example, the following are permissible:
But these are not:





Another point touches on administrative law and is worth mentioning because it has been passed over in the public debate. Immigrants to Québec (like me) already have to sign on to a statement of "common values":
Speaking French is a necessityI will leave it to you to judge whether, in the light of this mandatory document, further symbolic support for Québec values is necessary.
A free and democratic society
A society enriched by its diversity
A society based on the rule of law
Political and religious powers are separate
Men and women have the same rights
The exercise of human rights and freedoms must respect the rights and freedoms of others and the general well-being
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