OTTAWA — Results of a taxpayer-funded poll that suggest there is wide support for the Conservative position on banning veils during citizenship ceremonies were publicly released Thursday ahead of a federal election debate where the niqab is expected to be an issue.
It’s the latest survey to suggest strong support for such a ban.
The Privy Council poll found Quebecers in particular were overwhelmingly supportive of the idea and that’s the province where all five party leaders were to debate a variety of topics Thursday evening.
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper and Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe find common ground on the niqab ban …read more
Source: National Newswatch
