text: Populism is a political movement that supports ordinary people against the establishment elites in government, business, universities and the media. Canada has a long history of very successful populist politicians: Mitch Hepburn, Premier of Ontario; Maurice Duplessis, Premier of Quebec; Camillien Houde, Mayor of Montreal; William Aberhart, Premier of Alberta; and Rob Ford, Mayor of Toronto. Populism is neither right nor left, it is only against establishment elites. Populism is often a reaction against the condescending and patronizing attitude toward ordinary people by the establishment elites such as Globe editors and columnists.