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Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau: Justin Trudeau says Stephen Harper is pandering to fears about Muslims with his insistence that no one should be allowed to wear a veil while taking the oath of Canadian citizenship. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Harper sparked the criticism after vowing last week to appeal a court ruling that allowed a Muslim woman to take the citizenship oath without removing her niqab, a religious face-covering garment that leaves only the eyes exposed. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau delivers a speech during an event in Mississauga, Ont., on February 15 2015. Justin Trudeau says Stephen Harper is pandering to fears about Muslims with his insistence that no one should be allowed to wear a veil while taking the oath of Canadian citizenship. THE Chris Young The Liberal leader says Harper stance which the Conservative party has enthusiastically embraced to rally support, raise money and pad its voter data base is unworthy of a prime minister in such a diverse, multicultural country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.