If elected on Nov. 3, Kamala Harris is literally a step away from the president’s job. Her boss is already 77 years old and has mused about serving one term. Maybe that is why she…
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Twists and turns in upcoming U.S. election never ending
The COVID-19 story could spawn sympathy for the president. More likely, it will simply reinforce Donald Trump’s disastrous response to a world pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 of his fellow citizens. By Sheila…
Federal Election cat and mouse games begin
In a minority situation, an election can happen at any time if parties clash on spending priorities. But these are not ordinary times. In the middle of a pandemic, even getting to the polls is…
Aline Chrétien’s life was more than just a political story
She was the half that made Jean Chrétien whole. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 21, 2020. OTTAWA—The passing of Aline Chrétien is more than just a political story. It is…
The death of WE in Canada is shameful
The death of WE in Canada will kill any momentum that the opposition parties are seeking to pump up. But don’t expect them to stop trying. The program was killed, the finance minister is gone,…
O’Toole’s CERB stumbles a tough way to make a first impression
Fiscal conservatism may be a Tory badge of honour, but Erin O’Toole’s challenge is to reach Canadians in the moderate middle. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 7, 2020. OTTAWA—You never…
O’Toole’s dilemma
If Erin O’Toole really wants to appeal to non-traditional Conservatives, he will have to cut ties with social conservatives and the far right. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 31, 2020.…
Morneau-Trudeau was no Martin-Chrétien
Bill Morneau was never after Justin Trudeau’s job. From the beginning, Morneau seemed ill at ease with the thrust and parry of political life. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 24,…
Harris will be a positive force for Biden
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden will be an unbeatable ticket in the United States as Donald Trump’s mishandling of the pandemic has caused him continued erosion within his own party. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
On the eve of the vote, MacKay’s front-runner status is no longer secure
Erin O’Toole’s fundraising in the second quarter was $1.24-million with Peter MacKay’s raising $1.16-million. The difference is not that great, but the momentum shift definitely favours O’Toole. The Conservative voting system also lends itself to…
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