André Drouin
Encyclopedia
André Drouin is a Canadian politician, currently serving as a city councillor
in Hérouxville, Quebec
. He is best known as the author of the controversial Hérouxville Standards, a document which sparked national debate in 2007 over the principle of providing reasonable accommodation
for cultural and religious diversity.
Despite its flaws, Drouin's code of conduct seems to have raised questions on limits of tolerance and fueled the debate over reasonable accommodation
s.
talk-show Tout le monde en parle
to expose his views. While on the show, he claimed that he had no intention to succeed Hérouxville Mayor
Martin Périgny. Host Guy A. Lepage
and pannelist Dany Turcotte expressed serious reservations about whether the code was the appropriate solution to immigration concerns.
City council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
in Hérouxville, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
. He is best known as the author of the controversial Hérouxville Standards, a document which sparked national debate in 2007 over the principle of providing reasonable accommodation
Reasonable accommodation
A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment made in a system to "accommodate" or make fair the same system for an individual based on a proven need. Accommodations can be religious, academic, or employment related and are often mandated by law. Each country has its own system of reasonable...
for cultural and religious diversity.
Election
Drouin was elected as the councilmember for Hérouxville's Electoral District No. 6 in 2005.Code of Conduct
He was largely unknown beyond the Mauricie area, until he authored a code of conduct that spells out standards for newcomers to his community. The controversial document drew media attention because of its perceived eccentricity and alleged lack of inclusiveness toward certain minorities. It contradicts a number of Supreme Court rulings and notably provides for the interdiction to:- Kill women by stoning them in public
- Burn women alive or with acid
- Allow Sikh children to carry ceremonial daggers
Despite its flaws, Drouin's code of conduct seems to have raised questions on limits of tolerance and fueled the debate over reasonable accommodation
Reasonable accommodation
A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment made in a system to "accommodate" or make fair the same system for an individual based on a proven need. Accommodations can be religious, academic, or employment related and are often mandated by law. Each country has its own system of reasonable...
s.
Tout le monde en parle
In February 2007, Drouin went on the set of the French CanadianFrench Canadian
French Canadian or Francophone Canadian, , generally refers to the descendents of French colonists who arrived in New France in the 17th and 18th centuries...
talk-show Tout le monde en parle
Tout le monde en parle (Quebec)
Tout le monde en parle is a Quebec talk show hosted and co-produced by Guy A. Lepage, broadcast on Radio-Canada since 2004. It has been adapted from the French show of the same name, created and hosted by Thierry Ardisson.- Concept :...
to expose his views. While on the show, he claimed that he had no intention to succeed Hérouxville Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
Martin Périgny. Host Guy A. Lepage
Guy A. Lepage
Guy A. Lepage is a Canadian comedian turned producer.-Career:Lepage was one of the five founding members of the Quebec comedy group Rock et Belles Oreilles , and remained with the group from 1981 to 1995.Lepage became a media mogul and...
and pannelist Dany Turcotte expressed serious reservations about whether the code was the appropriate solution to immigration concerns.