The Governor General’s appointment, while generally time-limited, is always ‘at pleasure,’ which means the office-holder can be let go at any time. After Julie Payette stepped aside, the prime minister quickly replaced her with acting…
Monthly Archives For February 2021
Post-COVID world will change us all forever
By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on January 18, 2021. Just as the post-Trump America is a very different place, the post-COVID world will change us all forever. Virtual meetings have gone from…
Trump’s ugly legacy has unleashed a venom in America
The American claim to ‘exceptionalism’ and its history of support for democracy around the world has been delivered a severe blow. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on January 11, 2021. OTTAWA—Whether or…