Kamloops Multicultural Society President ‘shocked’ over Quebec face-cover ban

Oct 21, 2017 | 3:10 PM

KAMLOOPS — The President of Kamloops Multicultural Society says he was shocked by Quebec’s decision earlier this week to ban Muslim women from wearing a niqab or burqa while riding public transit or receiving government services.

“It was a complete shock,” said Ray Dhaliwal.  “These are regular people just like you and I who want to make Canada their home and we need to accept them. We need to accept all people and all types of religion.”

Dhaliwal credits the ban to a lack of education.

“It’s a fear for people who don’t understand why they wear these niqabs and burqas. If they were more educated I think they’d be more accepting of it.”