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Now that the election campaign has kicked off and Justin Trudeau is once again Liberal leader, it’s time to weigh in on how the Muslim vote is likely to pan out.

Trudeau has the unsavoury reputation in some corners of being the Prime Minister who gives a pass to Islamism. How can the electorate forget the divisive debates over M103 and whether or not to permit the burka in public space and at citizenship swearing-in ceremonies?

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But now also the Conservatives have somewhat reshaped themselves, encouraging many Muslim candidates to run from their platform. It will be interesting to see where Muslim voters head, although it’s simplistic to view any religious community’s voting habits as uniform or homogeneous.

Many Muslims in this country have a natural affinity with the Conservative Party of Canada’s more conservative social platform. Despite this, the Liberals still hold an edge on claims to deliver Muslims equal rights and more inclusive participation in Canadian society. This perception that Liberals are generally good for Muslims will be hard to dislodge in the coming weeks.