Universities with more than five research chairs will have funding withheld if they fail to meet equity targets in hiring of women, aboriginal and visible minorities and the disabled. By SHEILA COPPS First published on…
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Canadian fallout from Weinstein effect has hit hardest in Quebec’s glitterati world
But expect the ripple effect to result in more allegations and more charges. That is a good thing. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, October 23, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—When does the…
Weinstein story needs to move beyond egregious acts of a single predator
The Weinstein story was flavour of the week. Institutionalized inequality is not. By SHEILA COPPS First Published on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—The ignominious end to Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has…
Death of Energy East direct legacy of Harper’s decade in office
Not only did the prime minister systematically refuse to bring premiers together, he had no interest in a new national project. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, October 9, 2017 in The Hill Times.…
Canada’s culture wars will never end
Netflix has been embraced by Canadians as their go-to platform of choice when it comes to sassy, critically acclaimed cinema that crosses all genres. The newly announced deal will actually put more Canadian bums in…
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…
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