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…
Rodriguez’s potential departure would leave a huge gap in Liberal electoral machine in Quebec
Pablo Rodriquez has integrated beautifully into the Quebec political world, and is widely recognized as a great organizer in all regions. That would make his decision to leave even tougher for Prime Minister Trudeau as there…
Demolition of our history is not sustainable
Respect for built heritage and the history behind 24 Sussex Drive is something that should concern all Canadians. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 4, 2023. OTTAWA—The trial balloon, floated last…
Time to pay the piper
Google leadership told a parliamentary committee that the government’s attempt to monetize internet news content for local support would not work. They said the same thing in Australia and, according to the government there, the…
Copps: Flag Day brings back memories of the ‘Shawinigan Handshake’
When Jean Chrétien had a physical kerfuffle with a protester, the first official Flag Day certainly made history. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 13, 2023. OTTAWA—Canada’s national Flag Day will…
Heritage Minister Rodriguez should take a stand on change to art tax credits
A Federal Court ruling could end up seriously curtailing a big source of funding for Canada’s art museums. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on August 20, 2018. OTTAWA—Most Canadians know little…
Canada Games have stood the test of time, so happy birthday to that
Next weekend, more than 20,000 Canadians are expected to converge at the centre of Canada as Winnipeg hosts the Games. The prime minister is planning to make an appearance along with many national politicians and…