Canadian Consulate Dubai - The New Guideline Related to Employment and Service Related to Religion

The Canadian government recently issued a new directive to Canadian consulates and Canadian embassy in Dubai that if you choose to offer services that have a particular relationship with a religion, you must be aware of the fact that these services may not be offered if you have already offered services that are related to the same religious views. Canada and other countries such as the United States have strict guidelines as to what services they can offer, which includes services related to a religion.

In other words, it is permissible to provide services related to a religious community without knowing the content of those services. However, when you provide services to a religious group, you must clearly state that you do not offer those services and you must include a disclaimer in the agreement that you have entered into.

There have been two types of letter by the Canadian government related to these regulations. The first type of letter has referred to as the Canadian Clergy Commendation Letter, which states that there are individuals who will monitor the activities of the Canadian consulate in Dubai to ensure compliance with these regulations.

This kind of letter has been sent to staff members of the Canadian consulate, Canadian embassies and other accredited Canadian representatives who are on duty and work in the country. The second type of letter from the Canadian government has stated that there are individuals who have been appointed by the government who will perform the monitoring of the activities of the Canadian consulate in Dubai.

While it is true that these individuals will be non-Canadians, it is not true that these individuals will be non-religious. The Canadian government has created this policy in order to ensure that there are no restrictions on who can offer services or how they can offer services.

To be sure that you comply with the regulation by the Canadian government, be sure to make sure that you have all the relevant documentation before you apply for employment or to handle any type of public function. Failure to do so may result in sanctions against you.

The Canadian government has also allowed for some exceptions in certain sectors that are consistent with the above regulations. These exceptions have been documented as follows:

Services relating to health and medicine are exempted from the requirement that one must not promote a particular religion or belief. Services relating to the field of education, employment and immigration are also exempted.

For example, a person who has AIDS or cancer and wishes to complete their service by going to school or joining a volunteer organization would not be required to sign a non-discrimination document that states they cannot offer a religious service to their students or volunteers. These services would be exempt from the requirement to not serve a specific religion.

The same applies to people who perform a service for another person. For example, a person who is a musician or band member and wishes to continue his/her service by continuing his/her passion would not be required to sign a statement that they are prohibited from performing services relating to their profession.

This policy means that someone who chooses to become a teacher or member of a choir, or for that matter an artist, artist director or illustrator would not be required to sign the statement that they cannot offer a service relating to their chosen professions. This is a very broad policy that covers a large array of services and the application of these rules is left up to the discretion of the Canadian consulate in Dubai.

So while these are good guidelines to follow, it would still be prudent to read the above regulations and make sure that you are in compliance. Additionally, take the time to review the below-mentioned guide that may provide important tips and suggestions in ensuring that you are in compliance with the above regulations: