Rights Body Criticizes Quebec for Booting Religious Group From Convention Centre

Rights Body Criticizes Quebec for Booting Religious Group From Convention Centre
Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx presents legislation that would regulate the rental of short-term residences, at the legislature in Quebec City, May 9, 2023. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot
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Quebec’s human rights commission has criticized the provincial government for blocking a religious gathering at a publicly owned convention centre after a cabinet minister said the event would have promoted anti-abortion views.

The commission issued a statement saying it was concerned about the government’s decision and reminding the province about the importance of freedom of expression.