People affected by the law would include public-sector employees such as teachers, police officers, hospital and daycare workers. "We are just saying that for reasons linked to communication, identification and safety, public services should be given and received with an open face," Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard told reporters in the province's National Assembly. The National Council of Canadian Muslims said it was deeply concerned by the law's passage and was looking at its legal options. Incidents of Islamophobia have increased in Quebec in recent years. In January, six people were killed in a shooting at a Quebec City mosque.

Source: bd News24 October 18, 2017 20:26 UTC