Harper said it again and again: the economy was the most important issue to Canadians but the Globe would not let the niqab story fade with weekly op-eds in support of a cultural symbol that is only common in countries where gender equality and free expression don't exist. The niqab was not a major issue but the media made it into one and represented a view of the "progressive" vocal minority. The overwhelming majority of Canadians supported the Conservative position on the niqab, poll after poll showed the majority of Canadians agreed with the Conservatives. Secondly, M-103 is about identity politics and virtue signalling. The stats are clear, anti-semitism is the most prevalent religious prejudice in Canada but the Liberals and the Globe are pushing a false-narrative that one religion should be singled out from all others. Barbara Kay has done an excellent job of covering M-103.