Shaheen Ashraf of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women said it is evident that the PQ has misinterpreted the Islamic veil as a symbol of male dominance and female subjugation, when it reality it is a symbol of devotion.
Regardless, Ashraf says what people wear, and whatever god they worship, should not matter.
“It shouldn’t make a difference how we dress as long as we are law-abiding citizens, we pay our taxes, as long as we’re good people being good neighbours,” said Ashraf.
“I have Quebec neighbours and we get along fine. That all this is happening, they are upset we’re being antagonized and they’re being targeted.”
She said it is clear that the PQ and supporters of its proposed charter have not been exposed to other cultural communities, and worried the province could face an exodus of young professionals who will choose religion over so-called PQ values.
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