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The prime minister says the RCMP's policy requiring front-line officers to wear properly fitting N95 respirator masks amounts to discrimination and "shouldn't have happened," because the rule disfavours officers who keep beards for religious reasons.
I’m sorry For the strong language.... And if your religious sensibilities are pained by my comment, too bad. But fuk your religion and it’s silly superstitions. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rcmp-mask-beard-policy-1.5739053Masks keep people safe. Praying under your holy beard does not. The choice is a very simple one. Public health should Trump religious superstition.
Yeah, I agree - your religion doesn't give you the right to endanger others. I'm interested to see what the court decides, since public safety is a pretty important principle as well.
Is it going to court? So far it is just some politicians trying to score points.
With JR and MH on board, I think this thread can die of natural causes.
Under current legislation, the force does not have the authority to change the rules around personal protective equipment (PPE). Unfortunately, there is presently no evidence of a safe and proven alternative to the currently approved PPE that meets the unique uncontrolled setting in which our front-line members operate and that adheres to occupational health and safety regulations.