In last week’s palace revolt, there is no heir apparent standing in the wings. Although several candidates are already preparing, including some in cabinet, there is no single juggernaut organizationally. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The…
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Trump’s support among young men in Canada is troubling
It may also be a reflection of how young men feel they are the forgotten generation. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 21, 2024. OTTAWA—It has been 95 years, on Oct.…
Canada needs its own Marshall Plan for refugee resettlement
The idea behind the Marshall Plan could be applied to a world approach to resettlement of refugees. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 14, 2024. OTTAWA—Donald Trump and Pierre Poilievre are…
World waits with bated breath as we teeter on the edge of a world war
Iran’s decision to rain missiles upon Tel Aviv last week will unleash a response that means trouble for the whole world. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 7, 2024. OTTAWA—We are…
Colbert underscores the obvious: Poilievre is Canada’s Trump
Poilievre’s media hatred is well-known, but his disdain for fellow MPs has recently come into greater public focus. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 30, 2024. Stephen Colbert belled the cat.…
All the troubles Liberals are facing are self-inflicted
The result of last week’s byelection in Montreal proves there’s no such thing as a safe seat in politics. Liberal organizers also made a classic error: pushing aside viable local candidates for hand-picked head-office replacements. By…
Trump’s political effigy should read ‘Let them eat dog’
The debate moderator rebutted the pet-eating immigrants claim, but that didn’t faze Trump, who said he’d seen the carnivorous behaviour talked about on TV. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 16,…
Debate critical to Harris and Trump’s chances
If Kamala Harris can make the case for her economic plan, and if Donald Trump’s insults are caught on tape, she might continue her positive trajectory. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Little chance Liberals will see Harris-style poll bump
The boost in polling that Democrats have enjoyed since U.S. President Joe Biden dropped out of the race would not be shared by the Liberals if Justin Trudeau were to do the same. By Sheila…
Misogyny rears its ugly head in U.S. presidential race
If history is any indication, Kamala Harris will face an onslaught of attacks about her gender. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 26, 2024. OTTAWA–Former U.S. president Donald Trump was unusually…
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