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Quebec parties challenge halal meat laws

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TORONTO (RNS) Two political parties in Quebec are speaking out about the ritual slaughter of meat, saying the practice runs counter to the province's secular "values." By Ron Csillag.

Topics: Politics, Government & Politics
Beliefs: Islam, Judaism
Tags: coalition for quebec's future, halal, meat, parti quebecois, quebec

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