text: It appears that as Canada progresses into a more mature stage of nationality and maturity it is incumbent upon its citizens, as a whole to reflect upon what makes one a Canadian citizen.  What can each of us do to make our home and country one in which all of us individually believe and  behave in the common good. In this instance, to what degree is the wearer of the burqa prepared to contribute to the tradition of uncovered faces and facial recognition. When she immigrated to Canada surely she must have known that this expectation is rooted in values, morals and ethics of Canadian life.  The turmoil is self induced.