From Jihad Watch:
Canada: No citizenship oaths from behind face veils
There are both philosophical and practical reasons that are discussed below, including being able to tell if a person is really reciting the oath. "Canada bans veils at citizenship oath ceremony," from BBC News, December 13:
Canada's government has introduced a ban on the wearing of veils while swearing the oath of citizenship.
A misleading headline and opening paragraph from the Beeb.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney told a news conference in Montreal anyone wanting to become a Canadian would have to show their face.
He said citizenship judges and MPs had complained it could be hard to tell if veiled applicants were actually reciting the oath.
It is also crucial to be able to tell if the person reciting the oath is actually the one whose name is about to be enrolled as a citizen.
An estimated 940,000 Muslims live in Canada, about 2.8% of the population.
Veils and face coverings are already banned in Quebec for people receiving some government services.
Canada is considering a wider ban on veils in government offices, schools and hospitals.
Mr Kenney dismissed the idea that the ban could infringe the religious freedom of those taking the oath.
"This is not simply a practical measure," the Conservative minister said on Monday.
"It is a matter of deep principle that goes to the heart of our identity and our values of openness and equality."
He added that Canadian law took priority over religious doctrine.
"In my view Canadian law takes precedence," he said.
"This is a public act of witness in front of your fellow citizens, in front of the law and you should be willing to show yourself in that public act of witness. I think it's very straightforward."
Also, in Canada, the human face is not categorized as a private part.
Mr Kenney also announced further language requirements for new immigrants....
Posted by Marisol on December 13, 2011 12:20 AM
Canada: No citizenship oaths from behind face veils
There are both philosophical and practical reasons that are discussed below, including being able to tell if a person is really reciting the oath. "Canada bans veils at citizenship oath ceremony," from BBC News, December 13:
Canada's government has introduced a ban on the wearing of veils while swearing the oath of citizenship.
A misleading headline and opening paragraph from the Beeb.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney told a news conference in Montreal anyone wanting to become a Canadian would have to show their face.
He said citizenship judges and MPs had complained it could be hard to tell if veiled applicants were actually reciting the oath.
It is also crucial to be able to tell if the person reciting the oath is actually the one whose name is about to be enrolled as a citizen.
An estimated 940,000 Muslims live in Canada, about 2.8% of the population.
Veils and face coverings are already banned in Quebec for people receiving some government services.
Canada is considering a wider ban on veils in government offices, schools and hospitals.
Mr Kenney dismissed the idea that the ban could infringe the religious freedom of those taking the oath.
"This is not simply a practical measure," the Conservative minister said on Monday.
"It is a matter of deep principle that goes to the heart of our identity and our values of openness and equality."
He added that Canadian law took priority over religious doctrine.
"In my view Canadian law takes precedence," he said.
"This is a public act of witness in front of your fellow citizens, in front of the law and you should be willing to show yourself in that public act of witness. I think it's very straightforward."
Also, in Canada, the human face is not categorized as a private part.
Mr Kenney also announced further language requirements for new immigrants....
Posted by Marisol on December 13, 2011 12:20 AM
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