Quebec politicians cautious when questioned on possible burkini ban
QUEBEC — It would be difficult for Quebec to follow the lead of the French cities that have banned burkini swimsuits, the province’s international relations minister said Wednesday.
Christine St-Pierre said the Canadian and Quebec charters of rights and freedoms would make it “very, very difficult to ban” the body-covering swimwear.
While stating she didn’t want to immerse herself in another country’s debate, she acknowledged the issue is a “delicate” one.
“Do we tell women, ‘stay at home, don’t leave your home, stay isolated and don’t go out?’” she said. “That’s the question we have to ask.”