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America’s losing its lustre as global beacon of democracy
The silence hovering over the Republican Party into the second week after Donald Trump’s loss may be working in Washington, but in the rest of the world, it is simply exposing the country’s claim to…
Revenge served cold to one-term-wonder Trump
Donald Trump’s failings and disgraces as president haven’t shaken his core supporters, but they likely lost him his second term. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on November 9, 2020. OTTAWA—Revenge is a…
Bloc Québécois tries to influence narrative 50 years after the fact
Hopefully, Quebecers will not fall for this blatant attempt to rewrite history. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on November 2, 2020. OTTAWA—October is a huge month in Quebec history. It has been…
A snap election would actually be a welcome diversion
Two confidence votes, two near misses in two weeks prepares voters for the fact that an election will come sooner rather than later. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 22, 2020.…
Has Trump damaged Canada-United States relations irreparably?
Even if Donald Trump is defeated on Nov. 3, and that is by no means a certainty, the differences that mark our two countries will only continue to grow OTTAWA—Has Donald Trump damaged Canada-United States…
Harris opts for a risk-free evening, but she was no doubt screaming inside
If elected on Nov. 3, Kamala Harris is literally a step away from the president’s job. Her boss is already 77 years old and has mused about serving one term. Maybe that is why she…
Twists and turns in upcoming U.S. election never ending
The COVID-19 story could spawn sympathy for the president. More likely, it will simply reinforce Donald Trump’s disastrous response to a world pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 of his fellow citizens. By Sheila…
Federal Election cat and mouse games begin
In a minority situation, an election can happen at any time if parties clash on spending priorities. But these are not ordinary times. In the middle of a pandemic, even getting to the polls is…
Aline Chrétien’s life was more than just a political story
She was the half that made Jean Chrétien whole. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 21, 2020. OTTAWA—The passing of Aline Chrétien is more than just a political story. It is…