I do wonder if the residents who were opposed to this re-zoning were those people whose properties immediately bordered the proposed cemetery, so their new 'neighbour' would be a large cemetery. All those who want a cemetery for a neighbour should speak up.  Quebec also went through a period where the people turned against pervasive Catholicism in government and schools. Since newer Muslim immigrants may have experienced theocratic governments in their homelands, they may still prefer religion-in-government since they view government here as lacking religious direction -- which is what people of Quebec have strived to leave behind. When we look around the world, it is odd to see people who share ethnicity, language and culture being divided by religion, which is used as the 'reason' for several on-going wars and/or divisions. We do need to learn to live together, so we need to focus on commonalities and not seek out divisions. Time for politicians to serve the public, undivided.