Ontario legislature bans wearing of keffiyehs; Ford wants decision reversed

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TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling for a reversal of a ban on keffiyehs in the legislature. Ford says the decision was made by Speaker Ted Arnott alone and 'needlessly divides' the people of Ontario.

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling for a reversal of a ban on keffiyehs in the legislature.

Arnott says in a statement that wearing the Arab headdress in the house at this moment in time is intended to make a political point. He adds that the Ontario legislature has long tried to restrict wearing any clothing or item attempting to make an overtly political statement.

 

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