The real story of these 150 years is best expressed in how we govern ourselves. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, November 6, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—Monday marks the 150th anniversary of…
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Birthday hangover still has Ottawa buzzing
All in all, it was a great celebration. We reflected on successes and the many mistakes Canada made in the first 150 years. Learning from both, we are all the better for it. By SHEILA…
The creation of Canada was at core of diversity
And 150 years later, it is time for all of us to celebrate. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, July 3, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—In Canada, the 150th birthday bash seems…
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…
The Walrus Talks National Tour: We Desire a Better Country
The Order of Canada and the Walrus Foundation are jointly presenting The Walrus Talks Conversations About Canada: We Desire a Better Country, a national tour featuring 50 members of the Order and 50 youth leaders…
Book Launch: They Desire A Better Country
Who belongs to the Order of Canada? The Governor-General’s office and the publisher, Figure.1, have brought together 50 stories of those who proudly wear the snowflake insignia in one book, They Desire A Better Country:…