We are pleased to announce that the November submission in Directions comes from Professor Colleen Sheppard, Rebecca Jones, and Nathaniel Reilly of McGill University. “Contesting Discrimination in Quebec’s Bill 21: Constitutional Limits on Opting out of Human Rights” is an original commentary on the discriminatory effects of Bill 21 – particularly that of Muslim women. This paper seeks to evaluate the existing marginalization of Muslim women who wear religious symbols, how Bill 21 adds further to their marginalization, and how to contest these issues legally by drawing from the Canadian and Quebec Charters.
With this commentary as well as papers in the upcoming months, we look forward to keeping the conversation and discussion on Bill 21 ongoing by bringing in different perspectives and aspects. Stay tuned!
