Current polling shows Prime Minister Mark Carney wins on global leadership. But support for the Conservatives remains strong on domestic issues. And at the end of the day, Canadians usually vote on pocketbook issues. By…
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Gladu’s gift to the Liberals may turn out to be a Trojan horse
In a post-Trump political scenario, Mark Carney will need to build his bona fides on the left. Liberal Marilyn Gladu will make that harder. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 20,…
Easter is the holiest day on the Christian calendar, but not for Trump: ‘open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards’
U.S. President Donald Trump complains that allies did not join America in the fight, but neglects to mention that he launched the war without involving any other country except Israel. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
Tumbler Ridge tragedy, U.S. attacks on Canada are showing a different side of Pierre Poilievre
Unity in the country and unity in the Conservative Party work in the leader’s favour. His edges are softening and, if he can keep that up, it could help reshape his image. But ‘hissy fit’…
U.S. President Trump’s bridge outrage is latest example of how corrupt the American political system has become
Some might argue the president’s grievances about the Gordie Howe International Bridge are simply an attempt to distract from the global discussion about his racist post featuring former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as…
Carney has a new moniker, Captain Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump’s negative response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos declaration has mobilized the majority of Canadians—including premiers—in unity. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 2, 2026. OTTAWA—Prime Minister…
Maduro’s arrest has put the world on edge
If you parse Marco Rubio’s statement from last weekend, anyone who is even a competitor of the U.S. in our hemisphere is a potential target of American foreign policy attention. No wonder Prime Minister Mark…
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…
Poilievre’s Trumpian language to appease some supporters risks his losing the rest of the country
Quebec Conservatives are now privately speaking out against their leader to the media. Whether these MPs are worried enough to organize their delegations to get to Calgary in January remains to be seen. By Sheila…
Poilievre’s getting traction with his focus on food prices
Mark Carney needs something to show that Liberals don’t just care about mega-projects. No tax on food could be a good place to start. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 6, 2025.…