Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has pledged to work on banning the Muslim niqab for public servants if he wins re-election. Harper has pushed the niqab agenda at the centre stage of his campaign as the 19 October federal elections draw closer.
Citing Quebec’s Bill 62, which prevents civil servants from wearing the niqab, Harper said that conservatives will possibly push for federal legislation if his party wins elections. “That’s a matter we are going to examine,” said Harper. “Quebec, as you know, has legislation on this and we are looking at that legislation.”
According to a survey conducted by University of Toronto professor and columnist Peter Loewen, the general public consensus draws in the favour of banning the niqab. “Between 60 and 65 percent of people we polled agree with the bans, and this is consistent across all partisan groups and even among immigrants living in Canada,” Loewen told France24 News.
For public service it is important that the person can be identified.
Not just public service. Identification should be at all times and places.
As far as I have seen in Pakistan,USA,Canada,UAE,Germany
Public servants ladies hardly cover with veil or niqab while on work.The health-related services,but God knows best.