What actually happens in practice is another matter. By SHEILA COPPS First published in The Hill Times on May 7, 2018. OTTAWA—Nation-to-nation status sounds good in principle. What actually happens in practice is another matter.…
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Misogyny lives, and the internet is giving it too much oxygen
The only way to stop poison spewing from hate sites is to shut them down and deny the cover of anonymity to potential perpetrators. That would be a noble outcome of the horrific Toronto tragedy.…
Monday marks 150th anniversary of first meeting of Canadian parliamentarians
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…
Canada’s effort to include climate change in NAFTA worth a shot
But it is likely to get the same kind of reaction from American President Donald Trump that he levels to all climate comers. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, August 14, 2017 in The…
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 back to the future on free trade
The reality for both countries is that a seamless North American border is a sine quae non to confront the onslaught of Asia-Pacific competition. From China to India, the world economic poles of influence are…
Canadian babies cry because they can
My take on Canadian baby whiners is that, in a single generation, we have turned children into the centre of our universe, instead of encouraging them to become a part of ours. By SHEILA COPPS…
Parliament Hill will be overrun by women this week
This time, 338 young women will be taking seats in the House of Commons. Daughters of the Vote, a major national gathering spearheaded by the multi-partisan Equal Voice, will be debating key issues facing Canada…
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…
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