Sikh Community in Canada Welcomes Supreme Court's Decision to Hear Quebec’s Bill 21 Case

The Sikh community in Canada has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case challenging Quebec’s Bill 21. The case also involves the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) and Quebec educator Amrit Kaur. A Gursikh, Amrit Kaur was forced to leave the province due to the controversial bill.

The law prohibits civil servants, teachers, police officers, public prosecutors, and many other government employees from wearing religious symbols in their workplaces.

WSO President Danish Singh stated that Bill 21 forced individuals like Amrit Kaur to choose between their religion and their profession in a country committed to protecting fundamental rights.

He added that the WSO welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case and stands in solidarity with all those affected by Bill 21. The organization will continue to advocate on their behalf.