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
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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
Is the alt-right movement dead in Canada, or merely sleeping?
Conservatives are backing away from The Rebel, after its coverage of Charlottesville, but anti-Muslim and anti-immigration protests continue to happen in Canada. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, August 21, 2017 in The Hill…
Create Vital Connections at the World Design Summit
You’ll establish lasting, impactful relationships with designers and professionals sitting around youhttps://t.co/sGWmiboy07 pic.twitter.com/tAUSfKvaLj — Design Summit Mtl (@DESIGNSUMMITMTL) August 21, 2017
Engage the Real World at the World Design Summit
Our lineup of expert speakers will offer in-depth discussions that will open up your visions in the world of designhttps://t.co/W5T7HgeNu5 pic.twitter.com/zQKo7Ghcnj — Design Summit Mtl (@DESIGNSUMMITMTL) August 19, 2017
Canada’s effort to include climate change in NAFTA worth a shot
But it is likely to get the same kind of reaction from American President Donald Trump that he levels to all climate comers. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, August 14, 2017 in The…

