A political pot fight is just what Justin Trudeau needs to shore up his left flank. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, July 24, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—The pot thickens. The…
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Canada Games have stood the test of time, so happy birthday to that
Next weekend, more than 20,000 Canadians are expected to converge at the centre of Canada as Winnipeg hosts the Games. The prime minister is planning to make an appearance along with many national politicians and…
Birthday hangover still has Ottawa buzzing
All in all, it was a great celebration. We reflected on successes and the many mistakes Canada made in the first 150 years. Learning from both, we are all the better for it. By SHEILA…
The creation of Canada was at core of diversity
And 150 years later, it is time for all of us to celebrate. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, July 3, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—In Canada, the 150th birthday bash seems…
New security package positive, but storm clouds on horizon between House and Senate
However, there were storm clouds gathering on the Liberal horizon last week, in relation to the showdown between the House of Commons and the Senate on who actually controls public spending powers. By SHEILA COPPS…
After dust settles on assassination attempt, nothing will change in U.S.
No one in the United States is really willing to tackle the single biggest killer of Americans—their own guns. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, June 19, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—A…
Meilleur could be best official languages commissioner we never had
Madeleine Meilleur was bullied out of the job last week simply because she recently stepped down as a member of the Liberal cabinet of Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday,…
Trump’s backward move on climate change disadvantages U.S.
Trump is closing off his country and making the U.S. a less attractive destination for innovation and investment. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, June 5, 2017 in The Hill Times. U.S. President…
Wilson-Raybould must move quickly to reverse what’s becoming a public embarrassment for the government
But she also needs to tread carefully because once launched, any public inquiry is an independent body designed to be master of its own affairs. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, May 29, 2017…
It’s back to the future on free trade
The reality for both countries is that a seamless North American border is a sine quae non to confront the onslaught of Asia-Pacific competition. From China to India, the world economic poles of influence are…
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