S1 E2: Quebec and its Values (Test‪)‬ The Ethnic Vote

Shazma and Karan talk about the new Values Test legislation (implemented through the Act to increase Quebec’s socio-economic prosperity and adequately meet labour market needs through successful immigrant integration, Bill 9) that was finally introduced by the Quebec Government. This was one of the principal electoral promises of the CAQ. Will the law withstand a Charter challenge and what does this mean for the larger discussion around systemic racism? We also talk about the proposed changes being made to the education system in Quebec, particularly the teaching of Religious History and Ethics in schools.

For more information:
Bill 9 (http://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/travaux-parlementaires/projets-loi/projet-loi-9-42-1.html?appelant=MC)
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/check/art2a.html)
Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (http://legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/showdoc/cs/C-12)
Check out our earlier episode “Episode 3: The Problem with Secularism” for more information on Secularism in the context of Quebec.

Karan’s film pick: “A Hidden Life” (2009) film by Terrence Malick

Shazma’s reading pick: “The Circle” (2013) novel by Dave Eggers

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Credits:
Hosted and created by: Shazma Abdulla and Karan Singh
Produced by: Alexandra Jurecko
Music: Rewind by Jay Someday (https://soundcloud.com/jaysomeday)

The next episode of the Ethnic Vote will be released on March 10, 2020!