Pierre Poilievre’s reference to ‘my laws,’ is eerily reminiscent of Donald Trump’s vocabulary. Laws do not come from one individual, but are introduced by governments, usually under the guidance of the justice minister, and the prime…
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Poilievre’s parliamentary outbursts reflective of his dripping dislike for Trudeau
Going after an unpopular prime minister will likely not cost Pierre Poilievre politically. But it does give Canadians a glimpse into what kind of leadership he would provide if he were elected prime minister. By…
Accountability needed after Zameer acquittal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, then-Toronto mayor John Tory and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown attacked the decision to grant bail to Umar Zameer back in 2021. Three years later, he’s been found not guilty. By Sheila…
Feds give CBC a budget boost
Fasten your seatbelts. Canada is in for a long election run. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 22, 2024. OTTAWA—A small line item in last week’s budget could be the line in…
Poilievre is fundraising and advertising aggressively before next election call and limits set in
With weekly hauls seeking donations of up to $1,725 and that kind of cash coming in, Pierre Poilievre will able to keep spending without being subject to the limits on advertising that kick in once…
Has Poilievre peaked too soon?
Thanks to their agreement with the New Democratic Party, the Liberals now have a year to aggressively sell its vision to Canadians. And that doesn’t involve an axe-the-tax. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…
Damoff, Turnbull want Freeland to include disability benefit cash in upcoming budget
Increasing the minimum wage, hiking pensions, and supporting the disabled may not be as politically sexy, but those decisions make Canadian lives better. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 1, 2024. OTTAWA—Canada’s…
Trudeau’s climate plan is worth fighting for
It is also worth spending some money explaining to Canadians just what is involved in the fight on climate change. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March 25, 2024. OTTAWA–The World Meteorological…
PMO says no to Chrétien and Harper’s pitch to privately fundraise for 24 Sussex
Ed Broadbent, before his passing, agreed to join Liberals and Conservatives in an effort to save the structure and he was ready to co-sign a letter with Chrétien. So I approached Chrétien, who had an…
With Brian Mulroney, we were adversaries, never enemies
Brian Mulroney was a people person. Even when his party had plummeted in popularity, he was able to keep the caucus united thanks to his awesome interpersonal skills. Though we were political adversaries, we remained friends long…
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