As the world braces for more global freeze-outs prompted by Donald Trump, remember one thing: Canada knows how to survive the cold. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on January 27, 2025. OTTAWA—A…
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Trump: enemy of the state
Trump must be taken seriously. It is time to fight a bully by destroying his bully pulpit. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on January 13, 2025. OTTAWA—Enemy of the state: that is…
Smith’s government moves to limit transgender rights in Alberta
One bill is designed to prohibit transgender pronoun choices by minors, another restricts transgender access to human rights support. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on December 9, 2024. OTTAWA—While governments are focusing…
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…
Too toxic for Fox News, Carlson is just the ticket for Smith
Conservatives need to convince Canadians that they are centrist enough to be trusted in government. But linking themselves to the likes of Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson will not reinforce that sentiment. By Sheila CoppsFirst…
How does Trudeau manage to keep a smile on his face these days?
If Justin Trudeau wants to keep smiling, his people have to start fighting back on all the negativity that is currently emanating from Ottawa. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on November 20,…
Happy Conservatives meet in Québec City
Pierre Poilievre has been trying to keep things cool at the convention, with good reason. This is his clan’s first gathering in five years, and likely their last national confab before a federal election where…
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…
Firefighting an election campaign
Alberta’s ongoing firefighting efforts have taken the election campaign focus off Danielle Smith’s health and vaccine pronouncements. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 22, 2023. OTTAWA–As northern Alberta is engulfed in…
World outside the Republican Party shakes its collective head as Trump circus marches on
If you compare the Trump triumph in the United States to the storm circling Alberta Premier Danielle Smith because of judicial interference allegations, it is a contrast worth reviewing. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The…
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