Conservative MP Jamil Jivani pleaded to Liberals for inter-party unity, but said the ‘timing and spectacle of recent floor-crossings appears to many Canadians as an effort from you (PM) to demoralize Conservatives and the millions of…
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In politics, Chrétien reminds us that funny trumps nasty
Jean Chrétien belled the Alberta cat in a way that everyone can understand: ‘They never sold as much oil as they have today and they’re complaining as if they are going bankrupt?’ By Sheila CoppsFirst…
Long live the King, maybe
Mark Carney wants to send an international message of strength. But that message could be double-edged. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 26, 2025. OTTAWA—Long live the King. Maybe. When it comes…
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…
Women are flocking to the Liberals in this election
The Liberal leader is leading in all demographic groups except for men aged 35 to 54 By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 7, 2025. OTTAWA—Women are stampeding to the Liberals 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…
Canada needs all elbows up!
If this fight continues, the federal government may have to consider overriding Danielle Smith’s objections. The pain of tariffs needs to be shared across the country. If Ontario and Quebec are facing tariffs on steel, aluminum and…
This just in: Trudeau is going out on a high
United States President Donald Trump has been able to turn most of the world against him, but his unfair tariff war against Canada will also bring some positive changes to Canadian public policy. By Sheila…
Captain Canada’s got a hot mic
Up until Doug Ford’s hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he’s hit some rough waters. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 10, 2025.…