Liberal leader Justin Trudeau this week made perhaps the boldest move of his political career — one that could rally Canadians to his side in the upcoming election, or merely solidify the support that Prime Minister Stephen Harper is counting on for re-election.
In an evening speech to a Toronto audience on Monday, Trudeau accused Harper of deliberately fostering fear and prejudice against Muslims.
He took direct aim at Harper for using a public appearance last month in Quebec — where religious accommodation is a hot-button issue — to severely criticize those who want to wear the niqab, a religious garment that …read more
Source: Ottawa Citizen