The Alberta Court of Appeal has decided that photographs on a driver's license is an infringement of the religious freedoms guaranteed under the Charter of Rights. The case was brought by the Wilson Colony Hutterites, who believe that having their photograph taken is a sin.
This is nuts. What else do you expect from a Charter case?
A driver's license is not a mandatory requirement that can infringe on your rights. You want to drive, you have to play by the rules. And the rules are there, clearly stated. You can choose to comply, or you can go without a driver's license. Effectively, driving is now considered a right, instead of a privilege.
If not having anyone in the Colony with a driver's license is a problem, then I guess you have to find some other way to get around. Maybe hire someone who does have a license?!?!
What's next? They have to attend some convention of Hutterites outside the country? Will they demand photo-less passports? Good luck getting the Americans to accept that!
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