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As a Muslim, I Am Embarrassed for Canadians Falling for Stephen Harper’s Niqab Ploy
You can't stoke existing xenophobic sentiment for political gain and expect no negative impact.
Canadian Academics Accuse Harper Campaign of ‘Vicious Propaganda’
“By conjuring up a phantom menace to the country and implying that some immigrants and religious minorities are enemies, the Conservatives hope to pit Canadians against one another," the letter, signed by more than 600 professors, states.
Canada’s Prime Minister Considers More Expansive Niqab Ban
In an interview with CBC on Tuesday evening, Stephen Harper said his re-elected government would consider forbidding the the religious face-covering in government departments.
Conservatives in Canada Want to Set Up a Snitch Line for ‘Barbaric Cultural Practices’
The Conservative government is ramping up its focus on how it will stamp out anything that threatens Canadian identity as leaders head into the final stretch of campaigning.
Canadian Campaign Season Is a Dumpster Fire That Now Includes Ketchup Attacks, Underage Drinking, and Creepy Sex Writing
Donald Trump would totally fit right in at this point.
Your Authoritative Guide to Dealing with Canada's Bullshit Niqab Debate
You don't have to take our word on the most inane debate of our time, but you should.
Muslims Say Their Votes Matter More Than Ever as Islamophobia Takes Root in Canada
A Muslim woman’s battle against the Conservative government’s ban on wearing face-covering veils during citizenship ceremonies is perhaps the hottest wedge issue on the campaign trail lately in Canada.
The Battle Over a Face-Covering Ban at Canadian Citizenship Ceremonies Is Boiling Over
The federal government is doing everything it can to keep its policy that forbids new Canadians from covering their faces while taking their citizenship oath.
Court Rules Canada Can’t Make Muslim Women Take Off Face Coverings in Citizenship Ceremony
The appeal judges dismissed the government's case almost instantly, saying they wanted to ensure that the woman who launched the lawsuit could take her oath in time to vote in the federal election next month.
Canada Wants Muslim Women to Take Off Their Face Coverings for Citizenship Oath
Lawyers for the Canadian government will be in court tomorrow fighting to uphold a policy that requires new Canadians remove their face-covering veils while taking their oath of citizenship.
We Spoke to Canada’s Immigration Minister About Refugees, Niqabs, and Terrorists
Chris Alexander tells VICE that Canada's immigration system is better than ever.
Quebec Wants to Ban Religious Face Coverings for Government Workers
The "religious neutrality" legislation would also make it illegal for people accessing government services to cover their faces. The province says it will consider requests for exemptions in certain situations.