Me-too mantra says all accusers must be believed. But when the facts are faceless or uncorroborated, what happens to fairness? The second element of confusion stems from the definition of sexual harassment. By SHEILA COPPS…
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Brown’s fall lucky for Wynne
Ontario may go to the polls next June with a woman leader in every party. In a curious twist, last week’s harassment allegation may put a woman in the premier’s chair. By SHEILA COPPS First…
Liberals take the Goldilocks approach to carbon pricing
Usually, decision documents referred to cabinet include three potential options for approval. One is too hot, one is too cold, and one is just right. The middle ground tends to represent the choice of perfect…
Iconic Canadian Tim Hortons takes a hit
The ugly showdown between Unifor and Tim Hortons shows just how far this iconic donut shop has drifted from its humble beginnings on Ottawa Street in east Hamilton. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday,…
Want my advice? Keep Trudeau out of the limelight for a while
This may seem counterintuitive, as their charismatic leader is still the Liberals’ best weapon. But the longer he stays in politics, the more Justin Trudeau runs the risk of becoming just another boring politico. By…
Last week’s byelections burst the Ottawa bubble
Mid-term report cards on the governing Liberals have been flagging. They were unanimous in predicting the honeymoon was over. But four byelections in other parts of the country told a different story. By SHEILA COPPS…
AFN throws wrinkle into rollout of legalizing pot
Last week, the AFN announced the formation of a committee to study how aboriginal territories will implement their own regulations. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, December 11, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—As…
Blue-blood finance minister merely adds to class struggle theme consuming Parliament
As long as Bill Morneau is holding the reins at finance, the questions about his personal wealth and (now divested) family earnings will keep coming. The minister is a moving target for the Conservatives and…
Wynne may have governed her way to victory last week
With passage of a labour bill hiking the hourly minimum wage to $15, Kathleen Wynne set the stage for an election showdown with the Conservatives. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, November 27, 2017…
Talk about draining the swamp, not
By all accounts, an Alabama senatorial candidate facing multiple harassment allegations, is successfully staring down opponents, even within his own party. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, November 20, 2017 in The Hill Times.…
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