In the end, the only party that really ended up ahead at year’s end is the Bloc. But this party also has the benefit of never having to be held accountable for what it might…
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Trudeau proves his feminist credentials with cabinet picks
For the first time in the history of Canada, we have women in the majority of the top spots in government. From foreign affairs, to finance, from the deputy prime minister, to defence, the face…
Don’t expect a flood of travel to U.S. anytime soon
The plethora of warnings and onerous test results will keep all but the most intrepid traveller from venturing across to the United States anytime soon. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October…
Politics is a vicious business
A petition to dump Erin O’Toole is already circulating and you don’t even have to be a party member to sign. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 27, 2021. Politics is…
Trudeau has to get out of the way
There are leading Liberals who can speak on issues like health, childcare, and the environment. Justin Trudeau’s personal unpopularity has become an anchor for the party. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
We should have had a national rollout vaccine strategy
So, we are languishing on the vaccination rollout and medical doctors who are working in intensive care units filled with COVID carriers are not even allowed to get the second vaccine, which has greater protection…
Who’s going to blink first on Freeland’s budget?
All budget positioning will be the precursor to a likely election and who blinks first may well end up the loser. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March 29, 2021. Budget preparation…
Sloan should be tossed from Conservative caucus
The anti-gay and anti-choice views that formed the basis of his campaign for the Conservative leadership were bad enough. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on December 7, 2020. OTTAWA—Derek Sloan should be…
O’Toole’s dilemma
If Erin O’Toole really wants to appeal to non-traditional Conservatives, he will have to cut ties with social conservatives and the far right. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 31, 2020.…
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…
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