Several Western countries including France, Spain and Canada have proposed laws which would ban Muslim women from wearing a Niqab in public spaces. A niqab is a cloth that covers the face and is worn by some Muslim women in public areas. In 2015 the Canadian Supreme Court overturned a Ottawa’s request to ban niqab’s when women were taking citizenship oaths. Proponents argue that the ban infringes on individual rights and prevents people from expressing their religious beliefs. Opponents argue that face-coverings prevent the clear identification of a person, which is both a security risk, and a social hindrance within a society which relies on facial recognition and expression in communication.
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@9DQSF442yrs2Y
If you cone here you cane to be one of us. You should lose some of the restrictive traditions that do not mesh with ours.
@9LD8F4Q1yr1Y
No, becoming Canadian means integrating, adopting, and embracing our Anglo heritage, beliefs, values, culture, customs, traditions, and way of life. A Niqāb, or face veil, is not Canadian, and it doesn’t belong in Canada.
@9F5KMPV2yrs2Y
Niqab doesn't harm anyone. It's okay to wear a niqab anywhere. If you don't wanna show your face that's your decision. It should be respected. Niquabi shouldn't be treated as a threat.
@97BGYSY2yrs2Y
No, and they should be banned in public spaces as well.
@B43QV9M4wks4W
Religion and religious objects should be banned - France has the freedom FROM religion and they have it right
@B3YW9621mo1MO
No. No woman who wears a face veil should be allowed to live in Canada. Canada is for Canadians, and Canadians have Canadian values, customs, and traditions. Islam is not Canadian and it and it’s traditions and practices have no place here, and neither do the people who come from Islamic lands.
@9ZZPQV54mos4MO
No, I will 100% support your beliefs and I will respect them as well honour them while I am visiting or living in your home country, and I will ask the same respect of you while you are welcomed as a guest and/or resident in ours.
@9VW59ZN6mos6MO
No. Anti woman beliefs should not be allowed in Canada. The Famous 5 fought for our rights. If other cultures don’t like our ways, they have a choice to stay in repressive countries. Don’t down grade woman’s rights in Canada.
@9TN78WC7mos7MO
They should absoulutley be allowed to wear them. Canada welcomes diversity, this goes against so many things we stand for.
@9C63S732yrs2Y
Sure. But full face coverage can be acceptable circumstances like in private. Otherwise wear something that does not obscure the face in public.
@96QMCSHConservative2yrs2Y
Persons choice in how to present themselves
@92YKHH63yrs3Y
Yes, just as long as Muslims keep their faith to themselves
@8X8GYH53yrs3Y
If women can’t wear a niqab then they can’t wear a cross necklace or a nuns habit either.
@933LMPX3yrs3Y
No, we live in an imperfect world where crime is abundant. Security and the good of the many over individual rights and freedoms is more important.
It's a case of the few ruining it for the many. Unless you can think of a way to make this safe for everybody.
@9C656B32yrs2Y
Verification of activity is required. Otherwise, sure.
@938ZMCQ3yrs3Y
As long as it is not offending the civic ceremonies
@8YT28XJ3yrs3Y
Yes, I believe we should. All cultural traditions should be respected. We could also privately verify their identity privately by a female staff member.
@8F57VCK5yrs5Y
Yes, however, if proof of identification is absolutely necessary, a female staff member should use an area away from public eyes to verify an identity
@99VLQTQ2yrs2Y
Religion should not be brought to work. If you are required to show your face for work, then maybe that job isn't for you.
@99JZ5QK2yrs2Y
yes, if their identity can be verified if needed in a fashion that still protects and respects cultural traditions.
@8TRLT9S4yrs4Y
In Canada females have equal rights. Why would we legalize belittling females because men can’t control sexual urges.
@8ZG7HYG3yrs3Y
If it is done like a typical civic ceremony, then no. If it is a civic ceremony within a different culture, then culture's laws.
@8VJNWNB4yrs4Y
Yes, personal liberty is important
@8VJJQW24yrs4Y
In our country, you made a choice to be Canadian...be Canadian then! Integrate!
@8VH22SV4yrs4Y
Identify should be verified with officials.
@8QCWKL64yrs4Y
No, and people coming to our country should respect our cultural traditions. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in India, do as the Indians do. When in China do as the Chinese do. When in Canada, do as the Canadians do.
@8PKNC9R4yrs4Y
Yes, but within their own ceremonies and religious beliefs.
@8FZLSL55yrs5Y
i am sorry but i dont know that much about that calture so i do not want to anser in case i am being mean
@95Q2RKX3yrs3Y
No. but your here to experience our culture. both feet in sister. enjoy the freedom and after the deal at the bbq or after party. then rock it back on.
Keep their face covered if they want except for their oath
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