It turns out the federal Conservative government is fighting its battle against Muslim niqabs at citizenship ceremonies on two fronts.

In 2011, the Conservatives introduced new legislation forbidding women from wearing face-coverings, such as niqabs that cover the head and face except for the eyes while pledging the oath of citizenship.

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