In a post-Trump political scenario, Mark Carney will need to build his bona fides on the left. Liberal Marilyn Gladu will make that harder. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 20,…
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All the troubles Liberals are facing are self-inflicted
The result of last week’s byelection in Montreal proves there’s no such thing as a safe seat in politics. Liberal organizers also made a classic error: pushing aside viable local candidates for hand-picked head-office replacements. By…
If they get any traction, from who will the Canadian Future Party skim votes?
The centre is where the majority of Canadians would like to be. But there’s a big question as to whether Dominic Cardy’s party can become more than just a one-man show. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
Five byelections will be first real test for Liberal government
Ottawa-Vanier has never voted anything but Grit. However, large margins have a way of evaporating in by-elections where voters can register dissatisfaction without turfing a government. That is what makes byelections so tricky. By SHEILA…