“The impact of sports on community development can be powerful,” Davis, whose formal title is executive vice president, social iImpact, growth initiatives & legislative affairs, said in a statement . “Sport can, and does, make a profound and positive impact on individuals, communities and has the opportunity to drive positive social change. Having had the privilege of advising the NHL on its CSR practices, I’ve experienced an organization that is truly committed to contributing positively to society and fostering inclusiveness.”

The simple matter is, you cannot emancipate women forced to wear the niqab abroad by forcing women here to remove it. There is nothing progressive or feminist about forcing women to remove an article of clothing. It’s as regressive as forcing a woman to wear a niqab if she doesn’t want to wear one. Ultimately, the issue isn’t about the niqab or burqa, but about women’s right to choose.