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MPPs asked to leave the legislative chamber for defying the keffiyeh ban

Despite the open protests from members of her caucus, Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles said she doesn’t think keffiyehs are political symbols.

Published May 8, 2024 at 8:12pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
MPPs asked to leave the legislative chamber for defying the keffiyeh ban

Independent MPP Sara Jamah and NDP MPPs Kristyn Wong-Tam and Joel Harden after being asked to leave the legislative chamber this Monday for defying the keffiyeh ban. (QP Briefing / Barbara Patrocinio)

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