The former justice minister’s actions show that protecting the prime minister wasn’t her priority. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on April 8, 2019. OTTAWA—Imagine being given the privilege to serve in…
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Time to ditch the sunny ways
While Justin Trudeau’s own house is burning around him, the prime minister continues to claim that all is well in Liberal land and he welcomes the input of two former ministers who have engaged in…
Caesar-Chavannes did the right thing
Celina Caesar-Chavannes left the Liberal caucus after publicly challenging the character of the leader. Her two former cabinet colleagues should follow suit. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on March 25, 2019.…
Wilson-Raybould doesn’t have to wait for a House Justice Committee hearing to speak out
Jody Wilson-Raybould could call a press conference immediately to respond to all questions related to her time in cabinet after she was transferred out of the justice portfolio. By Sheila Copps First published in The…
Take off the kid gloves, prime minister
Sunny days are here again. But they are not going to last long if Justin Trudeau doesn’t get some experienced advice on political damage control. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March…
Wilson-Raybould doesn’t trust the prime minister and the feeling is mutual
Based on her testimony before the House Justice Committee, it is clear the prime minister had no choice but to move her out. She cannot be trusted to sit in caucus where she could be…
Wernick unequivocal he never rebuked Wilson-Raybould
Michael Wernick also pointed out that the first person to invoke privilege to limit to her testimony was the former minister herself. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on February 25, 2019.…
The Prime Minister’s Office better wake up and change the channel
Politically speaking, it is always tricky when a man is out in public repeatedly attacking a woman. The fact that Jody Wilson-Raybould was a star cabinet minister and first ever-Indigenous attorney general makes the strategy…
Impact of Paul Dewar’s death will be felt far beyond the Hill
Paul Dewar was a national figure during his time in the House of Commons and he maintained that profile even in defeat. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on February 11, 2019.…
Netflix should play by the rules that govern everyone else
Netflix insists that it should not be subject to the same regulations as other content carriers. The usual suspects are lining up on both sides of the Canadian content issue. The debate on Cancon is…
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