Even without the instances cited by Ms. Wente where the Liberals seem woefully out of touch with most ordinary Canadians, surveys in the past 2 years of single issues preferences reveal the plurality and usually the majority of Canadians agree with hardly anything this government is doing or proposing.

The Liberals can thank their lucky stars so many Canadians simply happen to like Justin Trudeau - his hair, his socks, his abs, his good looks, his drama teacher delivery, his name and his perceived warmth and good intentions - so they have cut this government massive slack.  

However, polling trends make clear the PM's record breaking honeymoon with Canadians is finally over.  So with both major opposition parties now having new leaders, some polls showing the Conservatives and Liberals statistically tied, and a slowing economy, the possibility of divorce proceedings in 2019 becomes very real.

After the loving, JT, bills need paying, garbage needs taking out, dishes need doing, etc.