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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Response rates from 11.6k Ottawa Centre voters.
60% Yes |
40% No |
58% Yes |
40% No |
1% Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
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0% Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
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Unique answers from Ottawa Centre voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@589R7KX4yrs4Y
Jealousy is one of the deadly sins its a sign of insecurity. This rule is really a hidden law to suppress and control women. It's time to wake up ladies wake up. Take it off live in freedom don't mask yourselves any longer.
@4X47CR74yrs4Y
Oppressing women is wrong, these facemasks are a sign of male ownership of a woman.
@5DKSC754yrs4Y
all face coverings are a problem, including men in masks
@9DQSF441yr1Y
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.
@93WJJFT2yrs2Y
No, its their own decision to wear face veil or something because everyone has right to live his or her life and they are free to take their own decisions.
@9FQ2ZJY1yr1Y
Government shouldn't interfere with personal choice. However, this seems risky in terms of security, and is an affront to everyone who doesnt cover their face.
@9FM9QN91yr1Y
Yes, respect others' tradition/culture. Confirm their identity first so it's sure.
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
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.
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