Voters are always happier in the spring and the economic fallout won’t yet be felt. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 8, 2021. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has to keep saying…
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Twists and turns in upcoming U.S. election never ending
The COVID-19 story could spawn sympathy for the president. More likely, it will simply reinforce Donald Trump’s disastrous response to a world pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 of his fellow citizens. By Sheila…
Federal Election cat and mouse games begin
In a minority situation, an election can happen at any time if parties clash on spending priorities. But these are not ordinary times. In the middle of a pandemic, even getting to the polls is…
O’Toole’s CERB stumbles a tough way to make a first impression
Fiscal conservatism may be a Tory badge of honour, but Erin O’Toole’s challenge is to reach Canadians in the moderate middle. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 7, 2020. OTTAWA—You never…
Morneau could well be toast
What started out as a potential logistical glitch in the speedy rollout of government COVID-based aid is turning into a massive headache that could cause permanent damage to the government. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
Pandemic forcing big changes in Canada, not all of them bad
The COVID-19 crisis has actually encouraged many cyberspace luddites to start using their computers instead of their cars to go shopping. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 13, 2020. OTTAWA—The Paris…
COVID-19 political bump has bounced Liberals back into majority government territory
But the full return of Parliament will also focus more attention on Liberal mistakes, as the opposition parties will do their best to change the channel away from COVID solidarity. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
Canada’s dirty little secret is now out in the open
When we say we respect elders, the time has come to prove it. Giving the federal public health agency authority to nationally accredit nursing homes would be a good start. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
Garneau must step in on behalf of air travellers
The government has done a lot right since this crisis began, but letting airlines keep Canadians’ money isn’t right. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 13, 2020. OTTAWA—Most people just want…
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…
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