Speaking in Vietnam, Trudeau offered his first remarks on the bill since the court challenge was launched. Options include waiting for an individual to challenge the constitutionality of the law and then intervene in the court case. Earlier this week, the National Conucnil of Canadian Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association filed a challenge against Bill 62 in Quebec Superior court. The court challenge states that the face-veil law “gravely infringes” the religious and equality rights of certain Muslim women in the province. The court challenge takes direct aim at the section of the law that forces public sector employees and private citizens to have their face uncovered when giving or receiving public services.

Source: National Post November 11, 2017 18:33 UTC