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20 May 2008 Quebec Mayor Vows to Continue Prayer Despite Human Rights Commission Order

By Hilary White SAGUENAY, QUEBEC, May 16, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Yesterday it was reported that the city of Saguenay, Quebec, has been ordered by the Quebec Human Rights Commission to cease offering prayers at city hall. Today, however, the city’s mayor has responded defiantly saying that the prayers would remain a part of the town meetings. He said the decision of the Commission was non-binding and added that the decision was itself discriminatory against people who want to pray. “They think this contravenes human rights, I agree ... some 20 people around the table want to pray and to prevent them from doing so would infringe on their rights,” Mr. Tremblay said.