Bernie Sanders' popularity demonstrated populism isn't owned by the right wing, and is not just xenophobic and socially conservative. There's progressive populism too that needs to be heard on issues such as electoral reform, environmental priorities,  and  ending failed drugs prohibition. In campaigning, Trudeau tried to appeal in a degree to progressive populism, but now in power, he's broken his promise of electoral reform, is "going slow" on his promise to legalize cannabis, is contnuing the failed drug war on illicit drugs in general, & offers tepid commitments to the environment.

Canada needs its own Bernie Sanders to appeal to progressive populism and counter grim redneck Kellie Leitch style right wing populism.