Not only did the prime minister systematically refuse to bring premiers together, he had no interest in a new national project. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, October 9, 2017 in The Hill Times.…
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Canada’s culture wars will never end
Netflix has been embraced by Canadians as their go-to platform of choice when it comes to sassy, critically acclaimed cinema that crosses all genres. The newly announced deal will actually put more Canadian bums in…
Whatever the outcome, new leader’s first job will be to heal internal divisions
If Jagmeet Singh wins, the haemorrhage of Quebec support for the party will continue. If he loses, the damage done from the NDP turban wars will be felt by the party in other key parts…
Montreal Design Declaration signed
The first Montreal Design Declaration is officially signed. Thank you to every organization who participated in this global undertaking. pic.twitter.com/53x9c7A2o3 — Design Summit Mtl (@DESIGNSUMMITMTL) October 24, 2017 For more information about the Summit of…
World Design Summit Opens Today!
The podium is open. The World Design Summit opened today. More than 25 world organisations meet to create design solutions for all. Bravo! pic.twitter.com/nG1zXXNXfY — Hon. Sheila Copps (@Sheila_Copps) October 23, 2017
Bureaucrats should not choose public art
Unlike Calgary, there is absolutely no disagreement in Dunhuang about the right of artists to protect and preserve their creations. By SHEILA COPPS Published on Monday, September 18, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—Imagine a…
Morneau’s handling of tax reform will be a make or break issue for government
The Finance Department can win any battle when there is a broad split in public opinion on a tax measure. At this point, there do not seem to be many voices siding with the Department…
Indigenous leaders have role to play in modernizing First Nations
When the Indian Act was amended back in 1985 to conform with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the biggest opponents of abolishing institutionalized sexism were Aboriginal chiefs. By SHEILA COPPS First published…
Canadians want Trudeau to offset Trump on welcoming refugees
The recent influx of asylum seekers in manageable. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, August 28, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—Damned if you do. Damned if you don’t. Such is the dilemma…
Solve Global Issues at the World Design Summit
SOLVE GLOBAL ISSUESFocusing on the worlds most relevant issues, the WDS intends to make a mark in design history. https://t.co/u9SZ7GPJTf pic.twitter.com/FQSaDysccq — Design Summit Mtl (@DESIGNSUMMITMTL) August 22, 2017
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