The Governor General’s appointment, while generally time-limited, is always ‘at pleasure,’ which means the office-holder can be let go at any time. After Julie Payette stepped aside, the prime minister quickly replaced her with acting…
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A snap election would actually be a welcome diversion
Two confidence votes, two near misses in two weeks prepares voters for the fact that an election will come sooner rather than later. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 22, 2020.…
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…
Who wins next election depends on how much Canadians are willing to nurture the health of our ailing planet
Timing is everything in politics. Four months ago, the election question would have been on trust, mistrust of the prime minister because of his handling of the SNC-Lavalin request for a deferred prosecution agreement. Not…
Global warming followers may be flummoxed by party positions on climate change action plans
But by refusing to put a price on his plan, and by assuming that technology alone will bridge the carbon gap, Andrew Scheer’s plan runs counter to advice from environmentalists and economists. By Sheila CoppsFirst…
Trudeau needs to convince progressive voters that Liberals are the only antidote to a Scheer shift
Tory growth appears to be slowing. Canadians are asking about Andrew Scheer’s right-wing alliance with Doug Ford and Jason Kenney. That leaves an opening for the Liberals. By Sheila Copps Published first in The Hill…
If his strategy is to declare war on everyone, Scheer will pay a price in next election
The hardline, anti-Ottawa stance by Jason Kenney and Doug Ford should help Justin Trudeau make inroads with women and young voters, two key elements to his last majority. By Sheila Copps First published in The…
Ford’s French-language smack down has just begun
It is not just a question of prioritizing the university. The most egregious mistake by the new Ford government was the decision to eliminate the Office of the French Language Services Commissioner. By Sheila Copps…
Canada made history last week, and it was a long time coming
Legal pot is one promise with benefits. Communities and government coffers will both prosper as a result of this world-breaking government decision. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on October 22, 2018.…
Notwithstanding everyone, Ford steamrolls ahead
But the long-term implications of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s unilateral political heist cannot be ignored. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on September 17, 2018. OTTAWA—Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s municipal hijack is…
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