The code of conduct spurred a backlash with liberals ridiculing the town as racist, closed-minded or worse. The debate was so loud that the province convened a commission on the extent to which Quebec should accommodate minorities. Newsletter Sign Up Continue reading the main story Sign Up for the Canada Letter Every week, receive a handpicked selection of news and opinion plus exclusive commentary from New York Times journalists. But another woman defended the code, saying immigrants to Quebec had to conform to local custom. I will return with the regular Canada Letter this weekend to let you know how the rest of the trip went.

Source: New York Times March 20, 2018 20:24 UTC