Where is it banned?

In public sector, including on transport, in schools & hospitals.

When?

Bill 62 takes effect on July 1, 2018.

Rationale behind it

To "foster adherence to religious neutrality" as a matter of “communication, identification and safety.”

Details?

anyone providing or receiving public services must do so with their face uncovered, unless a cover is needed because of "working conditions or task-related requirements."

Amendments

When the Bill 62 was first introduced, it only applied to provincial services.

Now it expanded to municipal services as well.

History of Bill 62

Similar bills failed to pass in 2010 and 2013.

Full face veils banned in other Countries

2011 France 

2011 Belgium 

2016 Bulgaria

2016 Netherlands

2017 Austria

???? Denmark (only proposed so far)