I've always liked the idea of "populists" being a bad thing in a democracy. So, are you pro Democracy or anti-democracy? Of course, PP isn't a populist. Populism is just a meaningless term thrown around that somehow has a negative connotation to it for "pro-democracy" leftists. (Democracy as long as everyone votes exactly how I want them to). PP is the same ineffective "liberal light" conservative politician that Canada always has. The problem with PP is that he's not a significant enough counter to the liberals. Canada does not mean free healthcare for everyone, nor does it mean anyone from anywhere can immigrate here, nor does it mean anti-Trump or pro-Israel. If PP actually had any intention of being a healthy counterbalance, he could offer something different. Leftists are so out of touch they don't even realize their opposition (PP), is virtually identical to them.