the changes to the laws in quebec essentially add "displaying religious symbols" to the list of things that public sector workers can do in public, but not at work.

that's the right context.

and, i don't see why the court would be able to tell you that you can't talk about an election at work, but it's ok to push a cross into somebody's face. that would be completely inconsistent; it wouldn't make any sense.

http://psac-ncr.com/political-rights-public-service-workers