I do believe there is absolutely space for legitimate debate in a liberal democracy about immigration selection, screening and integration.

I do believe there is absolutely space for legitimate debate in a liberal democracy about immigration selection, screening and integration.

There's not a word in the Quran or the Hadith that requires that women cover their faces. To the contrary, the only requirement is that they uncover their faces when they're doing the haj.

Finally, as I've said, this is - why are you talking about Jewish women's wigs and people wearing turbans? That has nothing whatsoever to do with niqab.

The federal court has not commented on niqab as being a violation of any putative Charter right, but rather has said that the court believes that the policy ought to be anchored in legislation or regulation as opposed to an administrative order from the Minister. We disagree with that. But this is not a Charter ruling.

I think I've chosen the right path.

It's easier for opposition members to condemn the government at the drop of a hat if they don't understand.