My take on Canadian baby whiners is that, in a single generation, we have turned children into the centre of our universe, instead of encouraging them to become a part of ours. By SHEILA COPPS…
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Power of one young woman’s voice rocked the world last week
When Malala Yousafzai received her honorary citizenship, the diminutive speaker did not mince words. She even dared to use the ‘f’ word, calling on all Canadians to become feminists. By SHEILA COPPS Published first in…
It’s time for a national portrait gallery
If one picture is worth a thousand words, a national portrait gallery trumps a television script any day. By SHEILA COPPS First published in The Hill Times on Monday, April 10, 2017. OTTAWA—If one…
Odd, but Brexit debate offered up a sexism wakeup call last week
Why is it considered fair game to make light of women’s body parts, especially in the context of a political negotiation? By SHEILA COPPS First published in The Hill Times on Monday, April 3, 2017.…
Two budget measures can actually unite Canada
The re-establishment of a federal role for housing makes sense and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is the right vehicle to affirm national leadership. The same holds true for training investment. By SHEILA COPPS…
Appel de propositions du Sommet mondial du design
Quelles sont vos idées?
Call for Proposals – World Design Summit, Montréal 2017
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Politics at its worst in political parties
Retroactive cutoffs, and green light committees with no public transparency or accountability, turn voters off. More important, they turn party members off. As a volunteer, if you are not allowed to participate in a nomination,…
Trump effect is sweeping across Europe
All eyes on the first round of the French elections next month. By SHEILA COPPS First published in The Hill Times on Monday, March 13, 2017. OTTAWA—The Trump effect is sweeping across Europe, with all…
Parliament Hill will be overrun by women this week
This time, 338 young women will be taking seats in the House of Commons. Daughters of the Vote, a major national gathering spearheaded by the multi-partisan Equal Voice, will be debating key issues facing Canada…
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