Current polling shows Prime Minister Mark Carney wins on global leadership. But support for the Conservatives remains strong on domestic issues. And at the end of the day, Canadians usually vote on pocketbook issues. By…
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If Poilievre doesn’t change the channel soon, he’s done
The more Pierre Poilievre focuses on his claim that Canada is broken, the more citizens will reflect on who is the best fixer. Six months is a lifetime in politics. Six months from now, the story could…
Newfoundland and Labrador election a wake-up call for federal Liberals
The message from the Newfoundland and Labrador election is loud and clear: Rural voices will not be silenced. The Canadian government needs to listen. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 20, 2025.…
Canadians should be encouraged to migrate to affordable cities
It makes sense for the federal government to include an interprovincial mobility clause when funding provincial housing. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on June 3, 2024. OTTAWA—Half of the residents in Canada’s…
Has Poilievre peaked too soon?
Thanks to their agreement with the New Democratic Party, the Liberals now have a year to aggressively sell its vision to Canadians. And that doesn’t involve an axe-the-tax. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…