To suggest a Chinese-Canadian politician is a mouthpiece for Beijing displays a gross misunderstanding of our political system. Every politician in the country has to be aware of international politics. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The…
Monthly Archives For March 2023
Time to pay the piper
Google leadership told a parliamentary committee that the government’s attempt to monetize internet news content for local support would not work. They said the same thing in Australia and, according to the government there, the…
‘Defund the CBC’ needs a salvo
Poilievre can bash Tait and gain support for his cause. But he would be hard-pressed to attack Rick Mercer or Catherine O’Hara. The other card the CBC has not played is what would Canada’s bilingual…
Copps: Flag Day brings back memories of the ‘Shawinigan Handshake’
When Jean Chrétien had a physical kerfuffle with a protester, the first official Flag Day certainly made history. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 13, 2023. OTTAWA—Canada’s national Flag Day will…
The last thing Ontario Liberal Party needs is walkover Liberal
There are four putative candidates considering a run at the Liberal leadership. Shockingly, they are all current Liberals and each has something unique to offer. So it’s insulting to assume that their talent is ignored by 38 ‘insiders’ looking…
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