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Veil ban at citizenship ceremonies stirs up controversy
The Canadian government says women swearing their citizenship oath cannot do so behind a face covering. Some Muslim groups are disturbed by the announcement and suggest it goes against Canadian law and values. We'll hear both sides of the debate over niqabs at citizenship ceremonies.
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