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…
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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…
Provincial ministers’ summer gabfest hands Trudeau a gift he could not refuse
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…
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,…
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