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Grits should welcome Han Dong back into the fold
A lawsuit will not likely reverse the damage already done to Han Dong. A warm caucus welcome would be a good place to start. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 3,…
China interference story has legs, but no body
The request for a public inquiry is more about political damage than solutions. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 29, 2023. OTTAWA—The China interference story is a political scandal with legs,…
Johnston has his work cut out for him
Foreign interference allegations are not limited to China. Recent reports of Russian interference have also surfaced. Politics is always a messy business. With identity politics, it will get even messier. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
Liberals are going to have to tread very carefully on their handling of leaked CSIS allegations
To suggest a Chinese-Canadian politician is a mouthpiece for Beijing displays a gross misunderstanding of our political system. Every politician in the country has to be aware of international politics. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The…
Trudeau’s international travel seems to be beset with problems
Foreign trips usually build a politician up. When they don’t, the Prime Minister’s Office needs to know why. Justin Trudeau’s international planners should hit the reset button. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…
Maybe all-hands-on deck should be the new watchword for Canada’s foreign policy
Our failing grade on international aid and peacekeeping were part of the reason that Canada did not succeed. The other part had to do with strategy. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Hadju made a courageous and dangerous statement last week
Courageous, when she told the country that successive governments had neglected their responsibilities by not investing in pandemic preparation. Dangerous, because at the end of the day, Canadians will blame current governments when things go…
Isolation is the new normal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is getting an early shot at the new form of communication. Self-isolation has not prevented him from getting his message out. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March…
Brexit’s Boiling Over
With or without Donald Trump and Theresa May, Asia is the way of the future. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on November 19, 2018. OTTAWA—Brexit boiling over should be no surprise…