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Whatever the outcome, new leader’s first job will be to heal internal divisions
If Jagmeet Singh wins, the haemorrhage of Quebec support for the party will continue. If he loses, the damage done from the NDP turban wars will be felt by the party in other key parts…
Bureaucrats should not choose public art
Unlike Calgary, there is absolutely no disagreement in Dunhuang about the right of artists to protect and preserve their creations. By SHEILA COPPS Published on Monday, September 18, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—Imagine a…
Morneau’s handling of tax reform will be a make or break issue for government
The Finance Department can win any battle when there is a broad split in public opinion on a tax measure. At this point, there do not seem to be many voices siding with the Department…
Indigenous leaders have role to play in modernizing First Nations
When the Indian Act was amended back in 1985 to conform with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the biggest opponents of abolishing institutionalized sexism were Aboriginal chiefs. By SHEILA COPPS First published…
Canadians want Trudeau to offset Trump on welcoming refugees
The recent influx of asylum seekers in manageable. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, August 28, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—Damned if you do. Damned if you don’t. Such is the dilemma…
Is the alt-right movement dead in Canada, or merely sleeping?
Conservatives are backing away from The Rebel, after its coverage of Charlottesville, but anti-Muslim and anti-immigration protests continue to happen in Canada. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, August 21, 2017 in The Hill…
Canada’s effort to include climate change in NAFTA worth a shot
But it is likely to get the same kind of reaction from American President Donald Trump that he levels to all climate comers. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, August 14, 2017 in The…
Liberal voice missing from Freeland’s NAFTA advisory council
With two high-profile Tories and a New Democrat on the 13-member group, ordinary Liberals will be miffed to have missed their opportunity to influence the council. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, August 7,…
Dr. Hook was right about the cover of the Rolling Stone
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must have purchased five copies of last week’s mag for his mother. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, July 31, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—Dr. Hook put it…