By Tahmena Bokhari

Recently in the multicultural mosaic of Canada, the issue of the hijab and niqab has really taken on a life of its own. We argue about security threats, religious freedom, minority rights, accommodations, and so on. Most of it, frankly, to me has been overblown and Canadians have completely missed the point on this one. I also find it interesting that it is mainly men who are prominent spokespersons when the niqab, hijab, or any form of women’s dress comes up in the media.

By Anwar Akhtar

My first thought as I read the negative findings of the Exploring Islam Foundation/YouGov poll about Muslim communities was that I probably wouldn't like me if I had been exposed to the relentless demonisation of British Muslims dished out by the likes of Melanie Philips, Douglas Murray and others on every available media outlet.