Alberta believes the best way to tackle climate change is to appoint a minister who knows nothing about it. How else to explain the chorus of criticism levelled at the prime minister for appointing Steven…
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Deaths in U.K. and Washington harbingers of what could easily happen in Canada
In my day, threats were few and far between. Today, they are becoming commonplace, and almost expected or socially acceptable. But the viral load on the shoulders of every Member of Parliament should cause us…
Don’t expect a flood of travel to U.S. anytime soon
The plethora of warnings and onerous test results will keep all but the most intrepid traveller from venturing across to the United States anytime soon. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October…
We’re on the road to reconciliation
For the first time in my lifetime, all Canadians have become engaged. We have not found all the answers, but we are asking the right questions. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Politics is a vicious business
A petition to dump Erin O’Toole is already circulating and you don’t even have to be a party member to sign. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 27, 2021. Politics is…
Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan
All signs are pointing to a Liberal government, with the only question being whether it will be minority or majority. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 16, 2021. OTTAWA—Success has many…
Legault’s ‘dangerous’ claims may have just cost O’Toole the election
Erin O’Toole may look back on the day following the first French debate as the turning point in his purposeful path to government. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 13, 2021.…
Trudeau has to get out of the way
There are leading Liberals who can speak on issues like health, childcare, and the environment. Justin Trudeau’s personal unpopularity has become an anchor for the party. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Liberals still have time to pivot
A close race could help push left-leaning voters toward the favoured Liberals, especially if the NDP doesn’t get its act together. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 30, 2021. The first…
No knockout punches thrown on campaign trail yet, but keep an eye on childcare
A close race could help push left-leaning voters toward the favoured Liberals, especially if the NDP doesn’t get its act together. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 23, 2021. Many punches…
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