Last week’s revelation of a former Nazi soldier getting a standing ovation in the House was the final nail in the coffin of a bad political season for the Liberal leader. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
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It’s nervous Nellie time in the Liberal caucus
The prime minister and his team would be well-advised to heed the ‘nervous Nellies’ in the caucus. Caucus members are like the canaries in the mine, giving the leader a hint of the toxic atmosphere that…
With the cabinet shuffle, Trudeau fires first salvo of next election campaign
If the ballot question is the economy, the prime minister stands a fighting chance of re-election. If the question remains a need for change, his bold cabinet move won’t mean much. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
Trudeau proves his feminist credentials with cabinet picks
For the first time in the history of Canada, we have women in the majority of the top spots in government. From foreign affairs, to finance, from the deputy prime minister, to defence, the face…
Balance of cabinet excellence tipped in favour of women
The good news is that the majority of his ministerial choices have been sound. With a few exceptions, most ministers have been able to move forward on an activist government agenda. His female roster is…
Cabinet changes in both countries speak louder than words
Justin Trudeau will make sure he is not caught in the crossfire in potential trade disputes. He has nothing to gain by accenting Yankee-Canuck differences. By SHEILA COPPS Published on Monday, January 16, 2017 in…