Young architects and designers will be able to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The decision to save 24 Sussex and engage the country in its restoration was courageous and timely. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
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Nguyen, Yip, Valdez, Al Soud share families’ stories of immigrating to Canada
By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 11, 2026. OTTAWA —May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. And in a speech last Tuesday to a diverse audience at the National Gallery of…
Canadian cultural diversity is what makes our country great
In this tense global environment, people around the world look to Canada as a country where people have learned to celebrate their differences, not revile them. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Canada’s not broken, we’re a work in progress
Individual rights are not paramount in Canada. And that’s a good thing. We know to build a nation we need to strengthen communities, geographic and demographic. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 3,…
Time to start calling out the fakers who claim they’re fighting for freedom in our country
Lionizing illegal occupiers has nothing to do with freedom. Instead, it is an attempt to overthrow the social compact that Canada was built on. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 4,…
Poilievre’s Canada Day celebrations could blow up in his face
If he doesn’t connect with the truckers who are promising weeks of disruption, he runs the risk of being outed as a non-supporter. If he does stand with the truckers, he runs the counter-risk of…
COVID-19 political bump has bounced Liberals back into majority government territory
But the full return of Parliament will also focus more attention on Liberal mistakes, as the opposition parties will do their best to change the channel away from COVID solidarity. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
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…