On Canada Day, more than a thousand people will be pledging their oath to the country as new Canadian citizens at scheduled ceremonies.

Calgary's mayor has toned down his criticism of the Conservative government for its handling of the niqab issue, and released a report of federal party responses on city-related election issues.

A new Global News/Ipsos Reid poll indicates most Canadians agree with the prime minister when it comes to face coverings while taking the oath at citizenship ceremonies.