The centre is where the majority of Canadians would like to be. But there’s a big question as to whether Dominic Cardy’s party can become more than just a one-man show. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
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Cloud of suspicion partly lifts, but party games continue
The fallout from the parliamentary foreign activity report did nothing to re-establish Canadians’ trust in the system. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on June 17, 2024. OTTAWA–The cloud of suspicion hanging over…
Charest stands best chance of defeating Liberals, but a Poilievre win is feasible
It would be a huge mistake to think that a right-wing Conservative is unelectable in Canada. In politics, anything is possible. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 8, 2022. OTTAWA—Jean Charest…
Fixed election dates don’t work
The chief electoral officer of Canada is the same person who recently ruled that having an election on a religious holiday was kosher. Politicians of all stripes complained about religious insensitivity but the election date…