But no one can deny that Justin Trudeau has been more committed to action than any predecessor. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on April 29, 2019. OTTAWA—There has always been a…
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If his strategy is to declare war on everyone, Scheer will pay a price in next election
The hardline, anti-Ottawa stance by Jason Kenney and Doug Ford should help Justin Trudeau make inroads with women and young voters, two key elements to his last majority. By Sheila Copps First published in The…
Trudeau better start getting ahead of the stories instead of fighting a continuous rear-guard action
That means responding quickly and forcefully to false opposition claims and moving aggressively on a progressive policy agenda. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on April 15, 2019. OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau has obviously…
Wilson-Raybould left Trudeau no choice but expulsion
The former justice minister’s actions show that protecting the prime minister wasn’t her priority. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on April 8, 2019. OTTAWA—Imagine being given the privilege to serve in…
Time to ditch the sunny ways
While Justin Trudeau’s own house is burning around him, the prime minister continues to claim that all is well in Liberal land and he welcomes the input of two former ministers who have engaged in…
Caesar-Chavannes did the right thing
Celina Caesar-Chavannes left the Liberal caucus after publicly challenging the character of the leader. Her two former cabinet colleagues should follow suit. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on March 25, 2019.…
Wilson-Raybould doesn’t have to wait for a House Justice Committee hearing to speak out
Jody Wilson-Raybould could call a press conference immediately to respond to all questions related to her time in cabinet after she was transferred out of the justice portfolio. By Sheila Copps First published in The…
Take off the kid gloves, prime minister
Sunny days are here again. But they are not going to last long if Justin Trudeau doesn’t get some experienced advice on political damage control. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March…
Wilson-Raybould doesn’t trust the prime minister and the feeling is mutual
Based on her testimony before the House Justice Committee, it is clear the prime minister had no choice but to move her out. She cannot be trusted to sit in caucus where she could be…
Wernick unequivocal he never rebuked Wilson-Raybould
Michael Wernick also pointed out that the first person to invoke privilege to limit to her testimony was the former minister herself. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on February 25, 2019.…
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