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This paper discusses the effects of the decision in Ontario to ban sharia law (Islamic family law). The paper discusses the possible move to end all religious-based family arbitration in Ontario in an effort to maintain equality. The paper examines the effect this decision will have on Jewish and Christian groups, as well as Muslim leaders.

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"Analysis of a Current Issue: No Sharia Law in Ontario Statement of the Issue On September 12, 2005, Premier McGuinty of Ontario ended months of public debate by announcing that "there will be no sharia law in Ontario" (Freeze and Howlett). The proposal to allow Islamic sharia law as a basis for family law arbitrations, which is currently permitted for Jewish and Christian faiths, created controversy given the reputation of Islamic law as sexist and anti-women's rights. In order to maintain equality, McGuinty promised legislation ending all religious-based family arbitrations in Ontario; a move that upset many Jewish and Christian groups, along with Muslim religious leaders."

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