This is completely unacceptable. Last week an IGA customer was denied access to an IGA supermarket in Quebec simply because she had a medical condition that prevented her from wearing a mask. The government decree that mandated masks in all indoor public spaces in Quebec made exceptions for those who cannot wear a mask due to pre-existing medical issues (asthma, PTSD, heart issues ...). This decree specifically outlined that a medical certificate is not required. However IGA chose to ignore this provision and refused to allow her to do her groceries. This establishment clearly discriminated against her because of her medical history. I will personally not shop there anymore.
Any type of discrimination is wrong, however discriminating against someone because of their medical background is a new low and it’s completely unacceptable.
The supermarket chain has since apologized and allowed her to shop there, but it’s too late. The damage has already been done.
I hope she sues this business for violation of her civil rights.
Any type of discrimination is wrong, however discriminating against someone because of their medical background is a new low and it’s completely unacceptable.
The supermarket chain has since apologized and allowed her to shop there, but it’s too late. The damage has already been done.
I hope she sues this business for violation of her civil rights.
https://www.iheartradio.ca/cjad/new...-from-store-for-not-wearing-a-mask-1.13032647CJAD NEWS MONTREAL
YOUR STORY: MONTREAL WOMAN WITH MEDICAL CONDITION TURNED AWAY FROM STORE FOR NOT WEARING A MASK
A Montreal woman says she has a medical condition that makes wearing a mask painful and that it's unfair that she's being turned away from some stores.
"I actually believe in the mask and I'd wear it if I could," said Anne Schlenker.
For the past 37 years, Schlenker has been suffering from nerve damage resulting in hypersensitivity - the form of fibromyalgia means the slightest touch or pressure causes pain to her face or head, including a mask.
"I end up with shooting pain in my face, I end up with toothaches," said Schlenker who reached out to yourstory@cjad.com.
Schlenker said she was surprised and frustrated when she was recently barred from her local supermarket.
"I did get a referral from my doctor who clearly outlined that I could not wear a mask and I was told I could not enter the store, that if I entered the store without a mask they would call the police," said Schlenker.