You mentioned internet comments, let me put this to you: how many of those comments talk about banning religious garments generally (not something I agree with)? (slaw.ca)
Some Mormons do wear religious garments under their clothing as a symbol and a reminder of the promises that they have made to God to live a clean, morally upright life and to worship and serve Him and their fellow men. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
The legislation came a few days after the province of Quebec introduced Bill 62 known as the Religious Neutrality Bill which seeks to ban face - covering religious garments for public servants and citizens who wish to use government services. (themuslim500.com)