Courageous, when she told the country that successive governments had neglected their responsibilities by not investing in pandemic preparation. Dangerous, because at the end of the day, Canadians will blame current governments when things go…
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The president of the United States is no friend of ours
As long as Donald Trump is in office, he will continue to promote despots and dictators over democrats. He would rather befriend Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. By Sheila…
Isolation is the new normal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is getting an early shot at the new form of communication. Self-isolation has not prevented him from getting his message out. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March…
Biden’s the best hope to beat Trump
The fight for the Democratic soul reposes in two distinct groups, the young and the old. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March 9, 2020. OTTAWA—It is the American battle of the…
I refuse to join wave of panic reacting to COVID-19
Canadian Bruce Aylward is leading the World Health Organization team charged with stemming the spread of the virus. He warns us that this is not the common flu and is 10 times more deadly than…
This just in: feds are not responsible for world oil prices
Ongoing railway blockades do erode some support but once ended, Canadians want to move beyond the reality of cultural annihilation and colonial domination. Reconciliation involves healing the wounds of history. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
Trudeau has every right to call for an end to blockades
It is one thing for the hereditary chiefs to demand reconciliation from the rest of us. But they need to show their good faith as well. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times…
There’s no place for democracy when bullying and blockades attract public attention
Courts have been very clear. Governments have a duty to consult Indigenous people before green-lighting major construction projects. But duty to consult should not be confused with veto power. By Sheila Copps First published in…
Time to find a solution to Canada-China mess
Canadians trapped in the epicentre of the coronavirus in China had to wait in line behind the United States, Japan, South Korea, Jordan, Britain, Portugal, Bangladesh, Egypt, Thailand, and Indonesia to even land a plan in…
MacKay has plenty of time to correct his French, but he better hit the books
Canadians would never support a prime minister who could not speak English. So why would we think it’s okay to elect a prime minister who fumbles his French? By Sheila Copps First published in The…