Trudeau must figure that populism and anti-immigration sentiment are fleeting, and that Canada is more progressive than other countries that are shifting further to the political right.  And while there may be some truth to that, populism may still build momentum here (if not already).  Even if it doesn't, Trudeau will struggle to be re-elected based on broken promises, lack of transparency, and exceptionally poor management of fiscal matters.  

Borrowing more, taxing more, and growing government is not a path to the prosperity that provides some immunity to populism.  All of these issues are interconnected.