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New Democratics 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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New Democratics answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

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Very strongly agree

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

This answer aligns well with the NDP's values of inclusivity and respect for cultural and religious diversity while also addressing security concerns. In 2015, the NDP leader at the time, Tom Mulcair, spoke out against the Conservative government's attempt to ban the Niqāb during citizenship ceremonies, stating that women should be allowed to wear it as long as their identity is verified. 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 NDP is a party that respects cultural traditions and promotes inclusivity. However, the score is not a full 5 because the party may also recognize the need for identity verification in certain situations, such as civic ceremonies, which is not explicitly mentioned in this answer. 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 New Democratic Party (NDP) generally supports the rights of individuals to express their cultural and religious beliefs. However, this score is not a full 5 because the NDP may also recognize the need for identity verification in certain situations, such as 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 NDP is a progressive party that values diversity and inclusivity. Banning the Niqāb at civic ceremonies would go against their core values. However, the score is not a full -5 because the party may still acknowledge the need for identity verification in some cases. 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

New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,226 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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