Pierre Poilievre’s decision to select Andrew Scheer as the interim opposition leader shows that he does not want any competition in the temporary job that he would like to fill permanently following an Alberta byelection.…
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Note to Poilievre: the election is over
The country is in a tariff war with Trump and we need all hands deck to save Canadian jobs and industries. If he insists on continuing the election fight against the Liberals, Poilievre is never going to increase…
Houston tests the waters
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston did not confirm a leadership bid in his CTV interview, but did respond ‘in French’ that he was studying the language, a sure sign of national interest. Two million views of…
What a difference two months make
Had Donald Trump not weighed in with his threat to annex Canada, and had Justin Trudeau decided to remain and fight this election, the outcome would definitely be quite different. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
With friends like Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre doesn’t need enemies
Liberals are positioned to fight Donald Trump. Thanks to Alberta’s premier, the Conservatives seem to be ‘in sync’ with him. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March 31, 2025. OTTAWA—With friends like…
Identity politics run amok
At the conclusion of the anti-Boissonnault attack, there’s only one question that matters: which political party has a plan to tackle the gross injustices Indigenous People have faced since colonization? By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
Poilievre is fundraising and advertising aggressively before next election call and limits set in
With weekly hauls seeking donations of up to $1,725 and that kind of cash coming in, Pierre Poilievre will able to keep spending without being subject to the limits on advertising that kick in once…
Has Poilievre peaked too soon?
Thanks to their agreement with the New Democratic Party, the Liberals now have a year to aggressively sell its vision to Canadians. And that doesn’t involve an axe-the-tax. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…
Tories’ silence is golden on trans issues, but might not be sustainable
As his party’s numbers climb, Pierre Poilievre has to be careful to appeal to voters leery of social conservatism. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 25, 2023. OTTAWA—Protests and counter-protests on…
Conservatives’ backing of private member’s bill shows abortion debate is far from settled
The U.S. is experiencing a wave of anti-women and anti-gay legislation. Canadian pundits said this could not happen here, but recent news stories paint a different picture. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…