The best outcome would be to resolve the case, with Meng’s return to China before the summer. This would free Liberals to focus on electoral issues, not international irritants. If it takes a former prime…
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Scheer should have removed Cooper as party’s deputy justice critic too
The decision of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to keep Michael Cooper in his caucus will cost him dearly. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on June 10, 2019. OTTAWA—In politics, and in…
Why should Canadians shut up about access to safe abortions?
Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer says he supports equality for women, paying homage to his own mother who sponsored a refugee group during an immigration announcement last week. But his actions, and those of his…
Trudeau needs to convince progressive voters that Liberals are the only antidote to a Scheer shift
Tory growth appears to be slowing. Canadians are asking about Andrew Scheer’s right-wing alliance with Doug Ford and Jason Kenney. That leaves an opening for the Liberals. By Sheila Copps Published first in The Hill…
Toronto Sun’s exposé, not so much
Overexposure probably explains why no other media outlet even bothered to cover the Sun front-page story. There was no exposé. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on May 27, 2019. OTTAWA—Warren Kinsella…
Trudeau needs to get loyalists back on side if he wants to win next election
To win, Justin Trudeau needs the Herb Gray crowd. He should listen to political elders, privately spilling their guts about feeling excluded. A small tent reaps a small voter turnout. A small turnout spells defeat.…
Time has come to revisit National Prayer Breakfast status as a religious convention sponsored by Parliament
Why would the Parliament of Canada endorse a leadership summit that limits participation on the basis of religion? By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 6, 2019. OTTAWA—Christians only need apply. According…
For sure, not everyone is happy with the slow pace of reconciliation
But no one can deny that Justin Trudeau has been more committed to action than any predecessor. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on April 29, 2019. OTTAWA—There has always been a…
If his strategy is to declare war on everyone, Scheer will pay a price in next election
The hardline, anti-Ottawa stance by Jason Kenney and Doug Ford should help Justin Trudeau make inroads with women and young voters, two key elements to his last majority. By Sheila Copps First published in The…
Trudeau better start getting ahead of the stories instead of fighting a continuous rear-guard action
That means responding quickly and forcefully to false opposition claims and moving aggressively on a progressive policy agenda. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on April 15, 2019. OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau has obviously…
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