Of course, as we all know, Brexit won't happen and Donald Trump won't be elected.  The 2017 Edelman Trust Barometer indicates 80% of people think the elites who run institutions are out of touch with regular people. One in two agree that an influx of people from other countries is damaging Canada’s economy and national culture. One in two Canadians also agree globalization is taking Canada in the wrong direction.  The Conservatives have their hot button issues.  Run with them.