Canadian Politics Today

I don’t think the author is wrong, except in how big the problem is. 

I don’t think the illiberal left is as big of a problem as the right.  In fact, I think the views on the right about creating legislation to oppress women and minorities is a mainstream view on the right that has probably made it into their Supreme Court.  While the illiberal left remains a fringe movement that is more of a distraction than any sort of threat.

I think yeah the far right probably has more sway in government at least in North America, while the far left has more cultural influence, through mass media, education etc.