Couillard opposes plans to build Muslim residential community near Montreal
MARRAKECH, Morocco — Quebec’s premier is opposed to a developer’s controversial proposal to build a Muslim housing community on Montreal’s south shore.
Philippe Couillard says the concept of segregated neighbourhoods runs counter to Quebec values of diversity and inclusiveness.
The developer has faced a backlash since details emerged of his plan to build dozens of homes for Muslim families near Brossard, south of Montreal.
Couillard’s health minister, who had previously said he had no problem with the idea, changed his tune on Tuesday.