Obviously it is possible to have opinions on either side of the issue, but Idil Issa is absolutely correct in pointing out that the amount of attention the topic gets from politicians is completely out of proportion to the "problem".  How many Quebecers  or Canadians for that matter will ever see a niqabi?  The only reason this comes up is because it generates an intense emotional response that the politicians want to capitalize on.  There are many more important issues, impacting Canadians in profound ways every day, so it is a shame that our representatives choose to focus on populist nonsense like this.  Stop picking on "the other".  they are not hurting anyone.

Also, couldn't help but notice the apparent paucity of comments from women.  Racist laws backed up by chauvinist pigs - that's my Canada!