Naheed Nenshi on the niqab debate

[@katieella7625]

He's a very reasonable, level-headed and well spoken gent. I'm glad he's got a voice that can be heard.

[@oldgregg9074]

I wish we had more politicians like him, especially in higher tiers of government.

[@billmcdonald4335]

I would like to see the actual text of the that CPC commissioned poll in its entirety. The very wording of it - and the choices given to respond to it - can be structured in such a way that would virtually guarantee the desired result. There could have been several lead up questions that could be asked to disqualify a respondent from ever being posed the key question. Although I find it ironic. How many times have you heard a CPC type say 'We don't govern based on the polls.'?

[@TooBadToBeAway1]

Today was Gandhi's birthday, the leader who went on a hunger strike to oppose mob majority rule of Hindus against the Muslim minority during the partition of India. At least a few leaders in Canada, like Nenshi, see how sowing religious divisions can create hatred and havoc. I support his stand.

[@L8again902]

+John Howard Had to jump in and show your ignorance...must be conservative.

[@CoolGuyAtlas]

+Judy Whitehead Yes. Key word being "during the partion of India." These aren't Canadian Muslims that we're talking about. These are foreigners coming into a completely unrelated country, with a completely different culture, and expecting us to not only welcome them with open arms but let them live exactly as they would in their home country with all the advantages of our country. Fuck them

[@CoolGuyAtlas]

***** Good for you. Doesn't change the fact that its still bad for your country to import a fuck ton of immigrants, educated or not. It literally does nothing but harm us, but we're just a bunch of fucking cuckolds apparently.

[@CoolGuyAtlas]

***** Are you fucking stupid? "Who'll program my computers" = White people "Who'll build my house" White people "Who'll invent everything like we historically have done" White people White people aren't fucking children. We conquered 2/3 of the world and built it from tribal bullshit to this modern society. If for some reason we do need someone to build or program something they can do it in THEIR country and send it here. We aren't in the stone age. We can send anything across the world in hours or seconds depending if its physical or digital. So yeah. You're sense of self-importance is false and your nothing but a cheap alternative corporations use to save a few bucks.

[@ramboram03]

+Judy Whitehead Well Canada is not India, your projecting a culture and which is totally different from Canada's. I am Indo Canadian, even Indian Muslims do not exhibit the weird behaviors I have seen in Canada. They take advantage of freedoms and then abuse Western culture and norms at their mosques. The niqaab has NO place in Canadian society.

[@johnfooga9739]

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.-Eleanor Roosevelt

[@ryancornell1637]

Mr. Nenshi, thank you for being a reasonable human being.

[@abdou6003]

today majority of Canadians are wearing face masks in public some places require!

[@nugster1]

Doesn't matter if you're opposed or not its protected in the charter regardless of the polls. The Supreme Court has already ruled on this twice so its a dead issue. The PM and popular opinion don't get to decide.

[@sueguthrie6899]

+Nugster M The Supreme Court does not have the final say

[@nugster1]

John Howard They didn't dictate the laws, they protect them. Read the Charter mmmk?

[@sweiland75]

+Sue Guthrie ROFL! Yes they do.

[@sisbrawny]

+Nugster M Wearing a disguise in certain circumstances should not be a charter right.

[@sweiland75]

sisbrawny It's not a disguise.

[@sweiland75]

I miss the Canada that once embraced multiculturalism.

[@donniegreene7200]

+sweiland75 multiculturalism... great ! problem is there is a lot of these people who are coming here because of the cruel mess going on in their areas which is fine, I'd want to get the hell out of their too. But many are adamant that their's is the only true religion and are willing to aggressively push it. They don't care about being multicultural for the most part. I'm Anglican but I'm not going to put someone down for their choice of religion. A lot these people will usually congregate in city areas and all you have to do is go on youtube and see the violence and tension levels go up as they take over areas, with all the protesting their so called freedoms being abused in the country that they chose to move to. try going back to their home country & see what that gets you...All those years the protestants & catholics did all that stupid killing in the name of religion in Ireland and now the massive influx of these muslims means there is a major shitstorm brewing. This man is talking about human rights and talking a good talk but the fact remains there is a very palpable threat coming with this too. These aren't all Mother Theresas moving in.

[@sweiland75]

donnie greene Your xenophobia is showing.

[@sweiland75]

***** What is a white country?

[@sweiland75]

***** So what is the answer?

[@sweiland75]

***** Native Canadians/Americans are white? WOW! I had no idea.

[@merc340sr]

To disregard the rights and wishes of the majority is asking for trouble! It is very paternalistic. You may get vigilantes! The Niqab is also a measure of someone's willingness, or lack thereof, to integrate into Canadian society.

[@faissalel7363]

Bruh wearing niqab will lead to vigilantes, you probably expect muslis to fight back too

[@sophie555]

Nice to hear someone with some common sense.

[@nnvyg1954]

Dog whistle wedge politics.

[@cdnconservative6797]

+Nnvy G It's not wedge politics when the ruling just recently came down, and the conservatives take an opposing stance. I used to think I was liberal, until I realized how Canada has become Neo-liberal.

[@joshwismer8440]

i'm with nenshi don't particularly like veil but I like the government telling people what to wear much less. Funny how the cons who say the long form census and gun registry was to intrusive now wants to regulate how poeple dress

[@donniegreene7200]

+Josh Wismer except that one can hide a gun quite easily in that outfit. & for most it's not the religious part of it. it's the fact that when someone goes into a public place such as a bank with their face covered up that is what makes one very nervous no matter how willing one is to agree with a face covering. And here's one to ponder with the election coming up...someone takes your voter cards to your constituency and votes in your place to get a government they want...you say your cards were stolen and they say we couldn't tell, the person was wearing a face mask & doesn't have to show their face. but it's OK, they promised it was them who was on the card.

[@zahrakarim3398]

Josh Wismer Interesting ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ-vm5VvgZerpNU

[@DarylBuck]

It's not a symbol of oppression, it's a Symbol of Defiance.

[@cowboysfan6699]

Canada is a Christian nation. The niqab is a symbol of oppression.

[@knockali]

well said!

[@jxavier3876]

‘ People like you’ isn’t about about Nenshi being Muslim, it’s about him agreeing with niqabs.

[@RideMyBMW]

and when these folks become majority? you gonna teach them Magna Carta rights then?

[@DardyG123]

+RideMyTruck They already have them by the time they become citizens.

[@RideMyBMW]

Dardy Gerard when these folks become majority? you gonna TEACH them, EDUCATE THEM that Magna Carta rights trump Sharia then?

[@DardyG123]

RideMyTruck their being taught that now. Because everyone's being taught that. You scared of the bogey man.

[@RideMyBMW]

Dardy Gerard dunno bout that Dardy....

[@sensationaldenny]

Niqab's are creepy as fuck

[@Vickytoriahirt1234]

+Denny Sensation I agree

[@dawahkids4]

wee good thing you can choose not to lòok

[@LongDrivesAtNight5150]

+Denny Sensation It's not just creepy, it's a symbol of extreme islamic culture. Liberals and the NDP embrace this symbol under their usual guises of 'multiculturalism'. No wonder cultural jihadists imams and islamic ideological political groups love the liberals and left not only in Canada, but also other western nations. Turdo and Mulcair also seem to forget that in islamic places where women are forced to wear the niqab, they would be harmed or prosecuted if they did not. Why the libs and NDP would embrace this symbol in Canada is beyond ridiculous. The women who sued to wear the rag niqab over her face during an citizenship ceremony is certainly doing so by choice and not being forced, but her choice is to rub her cultural jihad and extreme islam in our faces....plus the fact she has supported and worked for groups like Jammat e Islam/Pakistan in the past. Libs and NDP and god damn idiots on this issue

[@dawahkids4]

Jim Mason I am a convert to islam, Ichoose towear the niqab. I am a mother, wife, daughter, neighbor, employer....and you say these names... just because I am not dhowing skin? Do you think thst is being superficisl and judgEmental?

[@LongDrivesAtNight5150]

weohashh Which country do you live in? If it is Canada or some other western nation, why would you choose to wear a symbol of extreme islam?

[@thewolverine9062]

Why are we dictating the way people dress?

[@cowboysfan6699]

Canada is a Christian nation. We don't cover our faces in western civilization.

[@SLui-xy4fs]

We actually allow people to vote while hiding their faces if they sign an oath. Questions? How can we determine if the person is the person on an ID card if we cannot see the face? What's next? Will we allow people to enter the country with their face covered simply by having them sign a paper swearing/declaring that they are who they claim they are?

[@blthetube1]

The core of the issue is asking someone that has been welcomed to join our national society, to show a sign of solidarity. Islam has a terrible reputation; deserved or not, for being non inclusive and quite frankly intolerant of others. I think the west has reached a point where we feel our good and generous nature is being exploited and disrespected. This does not make for warm feelings and an act of defiance at a pivotal point in joining our society can understandably be perceived as an insult. Stop blaming the west for not going even more above and beyond what Islam has been steadfastly against doing in the slightest.

[@tscholent]

+blthetube1 you forgot to say that this issue , implied or not , denigrates the actions of our soldiers who went to Afganistan and in many cases died for the very opposite of what these people think is progress in society.I thought that church and state where separated during the religious wars in europe but it looks like it's coming back in the form of islam.

[@SuperFrosBite]

No Niqab!

[@frankburns8871]

The reason it should be banned isn't that it's a symbol of oppression, although it clearly is. It's...because we need to know who you are if you expect to be granted citizenship. It's really not very complicated.

[@hardy83]

So if the CPC is going after medieval tribal customs I assume they will be also going after veils worn by certain Jewish and Catholic sects? Outfit and hair requirements by Jewish, Catholic and Christian sects? The Jewish practice of circumcision (which is way more barbaric than a face veil since it requires the physical mutilation of a baby). I assume they will be going after those things too right? Right? I mean I'd hate for this whole Niqab thing to just be a political wedge only used to shore up votes for an election by use of bigotry and racism.

[@junbh2]

Quite. It's so blatantly a made up wedge issue to derail any real election debate. In the meantime they're signed a MASSIVE free trade deal that will totally change how we do business and make our laws, and it's barely being spoken of.

[@MizrahiChick]

Uhh...FGM ? Take that up.

[@CaiRobinson]

where was this poll conducted?

[@CaiRobinson]

+J br Not what I mean, you can easily conduct a poll "Nation wide" but include very few people. Like who conducted it? was it run by any particular agency? I ask this because honestly I find it hard to believe that all of sudden an issue which was non existent suddenly has 82% of the country in favor of it... That kind of support doesn't get thrown behind anything so I'm pretty skeptical.

[@dasalekhya]

+Cai Robinson *Southern United states*

[@johnbidochka]

How many women have worn a niqab at a citizenship ceremony, three? This is an issue? How many of the thousands of missing and murdered aboriginal women are being talked about this campaign? THAT is an issue.

[@junbh2]

+fomalhaut No, it is not. The Conservative party has a horrible record on women's rights and violence against women and knows it. They deliberately hired a new campaign manager to find divisive issues they could use to distract people from real election debate.

[@rodrodman1200]

they will have no problem wearing them in their own country

[@faissalel7363]

Canada is their country

[@MelodyMelody18]

I do feel that if a woman wants to wear a niqab in her home...that is fine, but when she is doing something that requires authorities to KNOW for sure who they are dealing with the niqab MUST be removed so that the woman's identity can be proven. The niqab along with the burqa cover the entire body so it is possible that it could be a totally different person under the garments then who is being said is there...Other than that I really don't give a flying fig if a woman chooses to wear a niqab or a burqa, that is her business....but she makes it everyone's business when she is required to show her identity and refuses to because she wants to be covered by the niqab.

[@realestatetadesse]

focus on bringing in revenue for calgary and alberta

[@josephsands7938]

I mostly agree with this guy but I very strongly feel that if you move to a new country, especially one so very different from where you came you should not expect to continue living exactly as you did in your homeland. It's ridiculous and disrespectful for these women to make using the nation their first actions as citizens rather than adapt to their new society.

[@donniegreene7200]

+Joseph Sands Wonder how the women are going to feel about this that fought so long and hard for women's lib and their rights. These so called religious garbs are something that muslim men have forced upon and brainwashed women into as they are substandard to men.

[@zahrakarim3398]

Joseph Sands We obey The Creator Who created us. Like Mary ( peace be upon her.) if there is necessary for to unveil, for sure we have to abide by rules. INTERESTING! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ7LnqZqiNuMmdE

[@nameyourchannel7844]

The gov tells us what we can and can't do all the time. Not sure why Nenshi thinks this is so important...??

[@edwardst-pierre1020]

He speaks like a happy ten year old and he's mayor

[@edwardst-pierre1020]

@Joe Schmoe I saw him in an interview an wow he's like a little girl with a beard.

[@edwardst-pierre1020]

@Joe Schmoe how in the world did he ever become Mayor of Calgary. He's part of a community that have no place in the western world they are still living in the 5th century.

[@edwardst-pierre1020]

@Joe Schmoe I wouldn't say fight back but I would say let's take a stand let's stop imergration from none Christian country and allow only people who are fluent in English.

[@edwardst-pierre1020]

@Joe Schmoe I believe lefties who get elected don't show their true colors. We all know that it's always been the same story that the biggest lier wins the most votes.

[@tbc_2024]

In this video, it is my understanding that Mayor Nenshi feels focus should rather be on human rights, basic human dignity, status of women in this country and real social change including escape from domestic violence situations ... Also feels that tipline is good but needs a better name or use 911. Encourage women to live great lives and encourage neighbours to help them lead great lives.

[@marischwab3597]

If u move to Canada, live as a Canadian !!! Yes ALL face coverings need to be banned !! If u want to wear a face covering, then Canada might not be right for u.

[@LamontBoucherville]

Agree

[@canadapainter658]

One thing I need to add to this interview about niqab... #1 If you don't want to be seen then people will not see you and people will hash you out since no wants to have a ghost in his store or office. #2 do not bring your country's culture in to other country changing the landscape of the country #3 do not move to an other country and try to build your own country within. KEEP YOUR CULTURA AT HOME AND BUILD YOUR COUNTRY AT HOME OR IN YOUR COMMUNITY CENTER VS. BUILD YOUR COUNTRY IN AN OTHER COUNTRY.

[@faissalel7363]

How is wearing what you want forcing your culturevon anyone?

[@Vickytoriahirt1234]

Get this creep out of office Calgarians!

[@sgtsnakeeyes11]

jason kenny is spot on

[@SummeRain783]

What a reasonable man. Doesn’t let his personal preferences get in the way of justice. Thank you

[@Zokambaa]

as mentioned, I don't mind the Hijab, but the Niqab or Burka... those I can see people having issue with since they mostly or completely hide the face... not sure about citizenship ceremonies, but on legal identification like a drivers license or passport or going through security, they should not be permitted... or a separate area provided to fully identify people... Hijab... are fine... Niqab and Burka are oppressive unless men also have to wear them

[@hafsamohamed3555]

Muslims have every right to live where the heaven they want to live, and you have zero-no right to say anything about that or about our beautiful, honest, humble, loving, just, and true religion.

[@btlflpztk]

Clerics have incorrectly harmed several major religions by burying the basically simple religions with tons of complicated "theology" to justify their own comfortable existence. The Prophet wisely anticipated this in the Qur'an by "Among them is a group who distort the Book with their tongues so that you think it is from the Book when it is not from the Book. They say, it is from Allah, but it is not from Allah. They tell a lie against Allah and they know it."(Surah 3:78). "Woe to those who write the Book with their own hands then Say: "This is from Allah!", so that they can make a cheap gain! Woe to them for what their hands have written, and woe to them for what they gained."(Surah 2:79). The Prophet makes it clear that true Islam is only as written in the Qur'an.

[@ardvarq9027]

It was the media that brought this issue up, not just Harper. And here Nenshi is trying to make it yet more of an issue. To ask people to be identifiable during swearing of an oath is hardly extreme or racist. And it's certainly far from mean-spirited to suggest that democracy requires citizens to be identifiable in the public eye. People that think this is some kind of witch hunt on Harper's part should maybe ask the Turkish people why their government does not generally allow public wearing of face masks. (And maybe reading a little on Turkish history would be beneficial to those who so firmly believe there is only one side to this issue).

[@mikecharette5271]

They can also get a PAL license without a picture!

[@nicholashandfield-jones1837]

How i loathe jason kenny

[@wmg5939]

They sure turned out to be dangerous.

[@allansteele9766]

Muslim mayor nenshi said that just because 82% of Canadians want to ban the burka and the niqab it does,nt make a difference as the canadian constitution allows it , Is he telling the truth or is that his interpretation

[@cowboysfan6699]

We don't cover our faces in western civilization. Naheed Nenshi is a disgrace.

[@mottahead6464]

Let's ask some questions here. The lady who pledged allegiance to the Queen of England (and the Canadian government) got the right to do so donning a niqab. Ok. Courts ruled that it would be okay for her to do it. Then what if the Canadian government demands that she shows her face? Will she do it? (Since she pledged allegiance, she should, shouldn't she?) Where does she stand when it comes to her allegiances? Now let's imagine that this lady donning a niqab goes out there looking for a job. How is it that she is going to get a job wearing a niqab? By threatening to accuse each and every potential employer of discrimination if she doesn't get the job that she's applying for? And by hiding her face behind a niqab, what is it that it says about her efforts at integrating into Canadian society? Extra questions: Why hasn't anyone asked the Muslim community about their views on this issue? Because for non-Muslims it's a little confusing to see Muslim women with veils, others behind a niqab and still others not donning veils or niqabs whatsoever. When is it ok to wear a veil or a niqab? It seems like they're pretty vocal when it comes to demanding things, yet they're not so vocal when it comes to expressing the reasons behind their demands.

[@sonucan8113]

first of all, the niqab is a cultural thing. I am a Muslim and my mom does not wear a niqab, same with my grand mothers and their sisters and more. but let's assume that it is religious, which it isn't because niqab per say is not advocated but modesty for both males and females is, then why shouldn't it be allowed? she showed her face for photos and more. why can a women walk naked on the beach but not wear a face mask, if you would like to call it that, on the streets? has Canada became so intolerant so such minuet things. don't we have better things to worry about than a niqab worn by less than 20% of the Muslims, don't quote me on that, and Muslims are also less than 10% of the population. my dad has worked very very hard and paid all the taxes for almost 20 years now and u, like many others, are telling us now how to behave in our country. am I or are my family doing anything wrong to the society, nope. so why question the integrity of Canadian Muslims? yes I agree that middle east has a lot of Muslims and it has a lot of problems so why are we supporting Saudi Arabia again? cause they have shot ton of oil. majority of Muslims live in Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, and more. have we heard of many terrorists from those regions, except for Pakistan which has supported terrorist activities against India and supporting them must be stopped. have we? no, why? cause they are far more stable and peaceful unlike Saudi Arabia which fucking beheads people and we still support them. so in conclusion, don't tell a women what to wear or do unless she is going against the law which is not the case in this particular situation. sorry if I come off as too agressive.

[@mottahead6464]

Sonu Can There was an article on the National Post where the journalist exposes the fact that Canadians have the right to see each others' faces while interacting with one another. And that not showing one's face might be viewed as arrogant and as a willingness not to interact with the rest of the Canadian society. The niqab is a mask covering one's face. Nobody engages in conversation in the western world wearing a mask (unless it's a criminal who doesn't want to be identified by its victims). Wanna wear a niqab? Wanna engage in social interactions only in your cultural community? Now don't tell me that that is not pretty intolerant (and you're simply asking Canadians to tolerant some Muslim's intolerance - which is simply ridiculous).

[@sonucan8113]

+Mottahead let's say that there is a Canadian with mummy mask and he worn it throughout his life. it would be weird but do we have a say on what he does and how he behaves just because we feel unconfortable about it. isn't the fabric of Canadian civil society the acceptance of differences and finding strength in it? if everyone is the same as you and me and there was no diversity where would the fun be in living in such a world? I don't know, you are entitled to your perspective but I dont think that we nor the government's have a right to tell an individual what to wear or not to wear unless it affects the security of Canada (ex. court rooms, international airport checkups, school because face to face interactions is very important at that age, government offices, etc). anyways, I don't want to have a long and inconclusive argument about a piece of cloth that a women wears. it's just a waste of time for both of us. so let's agree to disagree.

[@mottahead6464]

Sonu Can Are you a Muslim? If yes, then tell me that Muslims are very tolerant towards "the infidels". Tell me what happens to Westerners when they go to Muslim countries. What about Christians having to be fines and being persecuted there. It's not just a piece of cloth : it's clueless people who think they still live in a Muslim country (aka the Middle Age). I won't hide behind a mask or feign good intentions : most Canadians disagree with the use of the niqab and with immigrants that isolate themselves into exclusive clubs. If you guys don't want to integrate into the Canadian society, then what the heck are you doing here? And don't play victim on me. The way I see it you're the ones asking for trouble and then whining "oh, we're poor victims".... Cut the crap.

[@sonucan8113]

+Mottahead yes I am a Muslim and Muslims are tolerant. have you gone to India or Indonesia where the majority of Muslims live in. I have been there. do you any news about a terrorist Indian or Indonesian? I haven't seen them. in fact, the reason for the instability in middle east is due to dictators, war, lack of freedom of expression and politics. I have seen, heard, and read about many Muslims who condone and hate the terrorists groups like isis and al qaeda. have you heard about naheed nanshi, he is a Muslim mayor for Calgary. are u telling me that he is a terrorist as well. society changes as different people migrate to different places. Indonesia was not a Muslim country 300 or so many years ago but it now is because of trade not violence. Indonesia is the 4th largest nation in the world and the most populous Muslim nation in the world. india has the 2nd most muslim population in the world. Show me one religion that doesn't have a terrorist or extremist group. hell even Buddhism has extremist groups. Palestinians are Muslims as well but they are being discriminated and persisted by Israel. does that mean that Jewish people somehow hate Muslims or something like that... NO. it doesn't mean that. have u heard about a.r. rahman? one of the finest and greatest Muslim musician. have u heard about Shahrukh khan? one of the finest Muslims actors. as for the hijab and the burka, as I have stated before, what is your problem if a women wants to wear a cloth all over her body. nether u nor I have any say in what she should be wearing. what if the women is a blue eyed white prior Christian women who converted to Islam and she is wearing a burka. It's a cultural thing and my mom doesn't wear it but she may want to wear it. as for the culture you are saying, let me remind you that nether u nor I are true citizens of Canada if u want go that far. why? because we are not native Americans. it was their land and we are living on a land that is not ours. but I don't want to go that far thought, because it's all of our land. it may natives, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, or whatever. I have any native friends who believe so as well. socio-economics, culture, politics, stability, war, famine, natural disaster, politics, greed for power, and many more affect a group of people and may make them radical. if possible, I would like you to read a book called sociology by John J. Marcionis and Linda M. Gerber. it explains why some people may behave in certain ways due to society. it's a good read and I highly recommend it.

[@supertarzan12]

Niqab is a serious security problem. So I suggested whoever wearing it show their face to the judge in the backroom. And take the photo ID with the niqab off. Then cover it back in the ceremony. Win - win I hope

[@hafsamohamed3555]

You are all getting it wrong, im starting to feel like canada is less educated than americans, the Niqab just like the hijab is in islam, the hijab is a most, while the hijab is a choice,( no one should force the religion or it's practice on anyone, and if anyone does they will have a horrible time in hell) God doesn't say anything that would harm is obedient followers, in the western society women are objects, they feel to get a man attention is them being loved, but really they are oppressed women who take their clothes off to make society happy, while islam says girls you are beautiful and if they dont see that then they aren't worth your beautiful self, and your body is your treasure, and you protect it(basically no man deserves and isnt worth anything to see by beauty which also goes to the face)God is protected his beautiful women, God and Islam says to complete opposite of what your uneducated stereotyping says, i choose to wear it when im 18 and only because I'll be respected more, and the women who wear it are so beautiful with it on.

[@davetuck8946]

Why is anyone even listening to Nenshi? The guys gotta go. Terrible mayor. Worst one in many many decades.

[@vickiemorris6050]

Mayor Nenshi is so rational, and fair-minded; he is the embodiment of Canadian values and would be wonderful in an office with greater influence.

[@Timeisright]

Great guy nanshi 👍im glad i voted for him

[@soisitimpossible]

No if you want citizenship or you want to drive or take a plane prive your identity or too bad! Go home that will fly in a muslim land not in Canada!

[@ricke276]

Wow have we ever taken the real issues out of the election...unbelievable! That Australian guy is good and devious must be a lawyer!

[@chiragpatel478]

very smart guy

[@desiputtar89]

I am ok with hijab in Canada (because it's a cold country) but I am not comfortable with niqab (that black gown) because it looks so intimidating 👻👻👻👻😬😬😬

[@dennisskorek7719]

Why would this be dangerous.....with a religion of peace....I would be more able to here him but he lives at home with his parents...Grow up your right there dangerous.

[@ShadowbladeZZ]

Greatest mayor we've ever had

[@sopranophantomista]

+ShadowbladeZZ We don't deserve him, he's too amazing for this world of politics.

[@richardlariviere1410]

Ralph Klien was your best Mayor

[@freedomrace1]

fail nenshi. the government tells us what to do all the time when standards of safety and transparency are the subject. passports, driver licenses, polling stations and air ports are all places where proving your identity is critical. it's not a women's issue, it's a western values and public safety issue. nenshis opinion is outrageous

[@freedomrace1]

+Al A a no brainer, only for the no brains. so which constitutional law is it breaking, to ask for identitification with a face? it is a violation of a women freedom to choose, even if they climate a it's their choice but for the fear or honor killings. criminals often wear masks, why? to conceal their identity, which is a public safety concern. of course Canadians don't share this backward value, because we're a progressive and modern nation and these women are leaving backwater hellholes- a no brainer

[@Faizain2pk]

Down with this clown Harper!

[@isaacwillis8618]

Down with Nenshi

[@sweiland75]

+John Howard Your bigotry is showing.

[@Faizain2pk]

+John Howard I really do feel bad for you. Why are you filled with so much anger ?

[@CoolGuyAtlas]

+sweiland75 So fucking what? Bigotry isn't going to eat away at our culture and society while increasing our crime, rape rates, and murder rates, but importing a bunch of 3rd worlders sure will. I'd much rather be a safe, happy bigot than a dead, self-loathing tolerant person.

[@TheAureusPress]

+Faizan Mahmood go back to the third world where you belong

[@johnnyrico7104]

It frustrates me that this is being passed off as just a wedge issue or a "distraction". The reason its gotten so big is a lot of people actually really care about this kind of thing. A majority of people don't like the idea of someone wearing the niqab at a citizenship ceremony, because it's directly related to what we consider to see as Canadian values, which we DO have. To wear an article of clothing that is the penultimate physical manifestation of an oppressive and patriarchal culture, and that heavily implies that women don't belong in the public sphere, at the moment in which you "become" Canadian, is insulting to Canada, plain and simple.

[@Spudst3r]

I used to agree with Nenshi when he said this, now I disagree. And I think more people will as more and more Niqabs become common and not an abstract idea thought about from a far. It pains me as a civil libertarian to say this, but do you think that a person whose face is always fully covered, with only a slit for their eyes could ever successfully integrate into the community and make friends with others, become a coworker or otherwise ever lead a normal life -- with their face constantly covered?! Of course not. It's absurd to suggest otherwise. Most communication is non-verbal and humans communicate through our eyes and our faces. Most Canadians do not care about Jagmeet wearing a turban, or his long facial hair, because they can still see his face and frame what he says through an identity that is distinctly him. Ditto with a women wearing a hijab: her face is perserved. Ban the Niqab, but encourage tolerance for the hijab. It could even moderate the radicals.

[@mgmckay1963]

I am a legally blind person, and I am not allowed to keep my dark sunglasses on when I have my passport photo taken, so why do Muslims have a free Pass. If they are permitted to wear their headdress, then I have a right to keep my dark glasses on.

[@Wolffe999]

what about drivers' licenses? or Passports? How far does this go? Wearing a niqab in public is a personal choice, but government recognition and identification, its imperative that everyone is identifiable.

[@mickwest7918]

Mayor Nenshi - the Canada I want is the one we had before you came.

[@PaurRoo777]

Why is his voice so froggy? Lol i feel like id have a ball in my throat if i talked like him :S

[@keithoreel9589]

Muslim mayor it,s time for you to leave Canada

[@sylvieo2231]

Can they walk into a Bank and get a loan like this?

[@TheSwissGabber]

in fact the whole idea of such a ceremony is racist. how dare you make them go though that to become a citizen.

[@TheAureusPress]

+Silvan Geissmann go back to israel

[@markt5619]

+Silvan Geissmann How is this issue based on race?

[@TheAureusPress]

political correctness is a smokescreen that only works on europeans, all the others (including jews) remain ardently tribal. It's just how it is. Jews overwhelmingly push for open borders immigration as a racial policy of their own, they are quite open about it (see george soros or babara spectre) - it seems it's an element of their survival tactic from way back when they had no homeland of their own.

[@serenasmith2033]

Anyone defending face masks for women only, has lost their mind.

[@bobjackson9588]

Now this same hypocrite is forcing everyone to wear a mask.

[@hafsamohamed3555]

Y'all will learn some day, just hope it isn't too late

[@bobbieboe]

Raqiyya-in-action Note his continual deflection onto white crime and other social issues!

[@lewisdean22]

Go to a country that allows and wants you to wear your thing stuff.

[@Malek-fm8vk]

Globalist hippo, theirs mine. My opinion.

[@brightside786]

Ban it and we still will wear it

[@zli7616]

I would be all for it as long as men have to wear it as well.

[@faissalel7363]

Nothing is stopping them to

[@LUISNEVESable]

So, covering your face is a matter of dignity! Ooooooook.......whatever that means I gess

[@rushidafzali364]

hmmm "treating women like property" well your taking their rights away from the women that are trying to show their religion, people that are trying to keep modest and are trying to keep themselves clean. Its disgusting that people believe that a religion forces people to do stuff; I would like to say that it doesn't force women to wear something, its the women's choice , In the Quran it is said that you are not aloud to tell women how to wear clothing. Proof for what im saying is that when the prophet Muhammed (PBUH) saw a women not dressed "properly" he punished his follower for not lowering his gaze. The religion considers forcing someone to dress properly a major sin.

[@socabwai]

#nenshi4PM

[@mickwest7918]

Mayor Nenshi - the Canada I want is the one we had before you came.