Quebec MP revives niqab controversy

By introducing a private member's bill, Bloc Quebecois Member of Parliament Steven Blaney has revived the controversy surrounding the use of the niqab by Canadian Muslim women. Many Muslim women......

Quebec parliament votes against kirpan ban

A Bloc Quebecois motion to ban the kirpan from the precincts of parliamentary buildings moved on February 14 was defeated with the Conservatives, Liberals and the New Democratic Party voting......

Canada to hold general elections in October

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Sunday night announced that general elections will be held on October 14, a year before schedule. "Between now and October 14, Canadians will choose a......

Canada: Police, politician fight over terror act

A war of words is going on between the police and an opposition leader over a recent vote in Canadian Parliament against parts of an anti-terror act that may have an impact over investigations into......