MONTREAL — The Quebec government renewed its call for Canada’s special representative on combating Islamophobia to resign Friday, after she sent a letter to college and university heads recommending the hiring of more Muslim, Arab and Palestinian professors.

The existence of the letter, dated Aug. 30, was first reported by Le Journal de Quebec, and a Canadian Heritage spokesperson said Friday it was sent to institutions across the country.

Hiring professors based on religion goes against the province's secularism principles, Quebec's higher education minister said{ai:summary}<p>The Quebec government has called for the resignation of Canada’s special representative on Islamophobia for recommending that colleges and universities hire more Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian professors. This follows the release of a letter dated August 30. </p><p>The letter has ignited controversy and debate across the country regarding diversity hiring practices in academic institutions. #society</p>

Anti-Islamophobia adviser must resign, Quebec says after she calls for more Muslim professors

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