Montreal Muslim Woman Files Human Rights Complaint Against YMCA

Long story short: “Woman converts to Islam. Begins wearing hijab at work. YMCA seeks accomodation, and asks her to wear a ‘burkini.’ Woman files a complaint with the Human Rights commission.” Say that again without laughing.

[Canadian Press] A Montreal lifeguard has filed a human rights complaint against a local YMCA after the club told her she couldn’t wear her hijab on duty.

The 21-year-old woman has been swapping her traditional Muslim headscarf at the poolside for a “burkini,” a swimsuit that covers everything but the face, hands and feet.

The Montreal YMCA said the hijab puts lifeguards at risk from the grabbing hands of panicked swimmers in rescue situations.

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The report said the lifeguard, who converted to Islam last September, has been working at the Y for three years.