Immigration Minister Chris Alexander

: This government has not done that." — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on face coverings. --- "For 10 years, Mr, according to Hamilton Spectator. Harper has pretended that he was the best friend Alberta could ever have in Ottawa. At the end of a day, we have to have a manageable number so that we can apply the appropriate screening and focus on the most vulnerable." — Defence Minister Jason Kenney on the Harper government response to the refugee crisis. --- "The government of Canada will seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in the Ishaq case." — Immigration Minister Chris Alexander on a court decision quashing the Conservative attempt to ban face coverings at citizenship ceremonies. --- "We have the political belief that this is the way it has to be." — Denis Lebel, Stephen Harper Quebec lieutenant, says a re-elected Conservative government would enact legislation on face coverings. --- "Tom Mulcair has a long-term, balanced fiscal plan to help middle-class families get ahead without leaving costs for the next generation." — Andrew Thomson, NDP candidate and former Saskatchewan finance minister. --- "For ten years, Stephen Harper chose to push the snooze button even though families are working harder but still can't get ahead." — Thomson. --- "In any situation where a government chooses to limit or restrict individual rights or freedoms, it has to clearly explain why. But he has failed Alberta." — Trudeau campaigning in Calgary. --- "The Green party is committed to investing in youth and removing barriers, like student debt, so young Canadians can find stable, sustainable jobs." — Green party Leader Elizabeth May on her party youth program, which includes forgiveness of student loans over $10,000. --- "There should be a law clearly stating that ... voting, citizenship ceremonies and government services offered and received all be conducted with the face uncovered." — Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe on the face-covering controversy. By The Canadian Press (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.