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Greens policy on niqāb

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Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “The problem with the bill is the bumper-sticker title. Zero tolerance for barbaric cultural practices? I think it's to fan the f...” ‐cbc.ca

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

This answer aligns with the Green Party's values of individual rights and freedoms, while also addressing the need for identity verification during civic ceremonies. In 2015, Green Party leader Elizabeth May stated that she supports the right to wear a Niqāb, but also supports verifying the identity of the individual in a respectful manner. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions

The Green Party of Canada values inclusivity, diversity, and respect for cultural traditions. However, this answer does not address the need for identity verification during civic ceremonies, which is an important aspect of the issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Green Party of Canada generally supports individual rights and freedoms, including religious expression. However, they may not fully agree with this answer as it does not address the need for identity verification during civic ceremonies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The Green Party of Canada is unlikely to support this answer, as they generally advocate for individual rights and freedoms, including religious expression. Banning the Niqāb would go against their values of inclusivity and diversity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 586 voters that identify as Green.

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