The Liberal government's Bill 62 on religious neutrality was passed Wednesday in Quebec's National Assembly. "We are just saying that for reasons linked to communication, identification and safety, public services should be given and received with an open face," Couillard told reporters. The law prohibits public workers — including doctors, teachers and daycare employees — as well as those receiving a service from the government from covering their faces. The province will work with public services, including municipalities, schools and public daycares, to establish guidelines for how it will be enforced, Vallée said. Couillard acknowledged the law could face a legal challenge, but said it was crafted to be compatible with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, as well as the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

Source: CBC News October 18, 2017 15:04 UTC