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Court rejects ban on Muslim veil at Canadian citizenship ceremonies

Published 2015-09-15, 06:48 p/m
© Reuters. Court rejects ban on Muslim veil at Canadian citizenship ceremonies

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept 15 (Reuters) - An appeals court
rejected the Canadian government's ban on face coverings worn by
some Muslims during citizenship ceremonies, the Canadian Press
reported on Tuesday.
In response, the ruling Conservative party said the
government was considering all legal options following the court
ruling in Ontario. CP reported that the court stated it wanted
to ensure the woman who triggered the case would be able to
obtain her citizenship and vote in the Oct. 19 election.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, facing a tight three-way
battle to remain in power, has defended the ban arguing that he
believed the niqab, a face covering veil worn by some Muslims,
was rooted in an "anti-women" culture.
The opposition New Democrats and Liberals have both
criticized the government's ban, saying that it violates the
rights of Canadians. They have also accused the Conservatives of
fueling prejudice against Muslims by supporting the ban.
In a statement, the Conservative party said a majority of
Canadians support their position.
"We regret the court's decision," it said. "We understand
the government is considering all legal options. As the prime
minister has said, most Canadians find it offensive that someone
would hide their identity at the very moment where they are
committing to join the Canadian family."

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