But it certainly has not captured the public’s imagination. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 31, 2022. OTTAWA—Not too many people seem to care about the current inquiry into the government’s…
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Coups and coronations at the hands of caucus
If members choose the leader in the first place, why don’t they do the firing? By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 24, 2022. OTTAWA—What do British Tories and British Columbian New…
Smith gets off to a rocky start as Alberta premier
On the day after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith dug herself out of an anti-vaxxer hole, she decided to add some levity to her Twitter feed. To do so, she took a picture of her nylon-clad…
Smith needs to quit
Scott Smith has been fully responsible for the day-to-day operations of Hockey Canada for the past 15 years as chief operating officer. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 10, 2022. OTTAWA—A…
After Hurricane Fiona, Atlantic Canadians help each other out
One certainty remains. The community spirit of Prince Edward Islanders and other devastated Atlantic Canadians cannot be destroyed. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 3, 2022. OTTAWA—Not too many people are…
Give Charles a chance
Critics say King Charles III doesn’t possess the character required to replicate the incredible success of his mother’s reign. I beg to differ. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 26, 2022.…
Poilievre only managed to include two women and one racialized Canadian in his leadership team
Most commentators ignored the paucity of diversity on his team. But for those of us who care about these issues, the photo was a stark visual reminder that in Poilievre’s party, it is still a…
End of summer brings winds of political change
One thing they should not forget. A government that has been in power for three terms, even one that has done a terrific job on many files, is starting to look a little frayed around…
Hate sells, but it doesn’t sell democracy
There has to be a reasonable way for elected representatives to receive police protection when necessary. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 5, 2022. OTTAWA—Former energy minister Marc Lalonde used to…
Michael Chong should reconsider his crusade for reform: Copps
The veteran MP from Wellington-Halton Hills is touting a trio of reforms that he claims will take power away from the prime minister and give it to members of Parliament. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
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