Leadership Race: Canadian Identity

leadership race: The former public safety minister says he would bring back a new face-covering law as a way of stemming what he calls the slow and steady erosion of Canadian values, according to The Chronicle Herald. Related:Conservative leadership race — who in, who out, who still thinking it over Under the proposed rules, all federal officials — regardless of whether they offer services on the front lines — would be forbidden from having their face covered when dealing with the public. In his first policy announcement since revealing his leadership bid on the weekend, Blaney said Monday it time for a discussion on Canadian identity. The entire public service, whether in direct contact with the population, must reflect Canadian society, he said. We must ensure that these new Canadians we welcome understand how we live, Blaney said. A Blaney-led government wouldn't hesitate to use the notwithstanding clause to stop the Supreme Court of Canada from striking down the measure. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.