Protesters wearing surgical masks and scarves over their faces lined up Friday along a Montreal bus route to rally against a new law that would force anyone using public services, including Muslim women wearing a niqab or burka, to uncover their faces. It also obliges anyone seeking public services like taking public transit to have uncovered faces. The demonstration against the law was organized along the 80 bus route on Parc Avenue during morning rush hour. The protesters say the law is a political manoeuvre that marginalizes Muslim women who wear a niqab or burka. Protesters say the law marginalizes Muslim women who wear a niqab or burka.

Source: CBC News October 20, 2017 13:41 UTC