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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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…
O’Toole’s CERB stumbles a tough way to make a first impression
Fiscal conservatism may be a Tory badge of honour, but Erin O’Toole’s challenge is to reach Canadians in the moderate middle. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 7, 2020. OTTAWA—You never…
Harris will be a positive force for Biden
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden will be an unbeatable ticket in the United States as Donald Trump’s mishandling of the pandemic has caused him continued erosion within his own party. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
On the eve of the vote, MacKay’s front-runner status is no longer secure
Erin O’Toole’s fundraising in the second quarter was $1.24-million with Peter MacKay’s raising $1.16-million. The difference is not that great, but the momentum shift definitely favours O’Toole. The Conservative voting system also lends itself to…
Scheer’s departure is good news for his party
But it is not good news for the minority Liberal government. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on December 16, 2019. OTTAWA—Even in resignation, Andrew Scheer was unable to muster kind words…
Raitt needs O’Leary to split Blue Tory vote
Lisa Raitt is banking on social media technology and new recruitment techniques, to swell Red Tory, anti-O’Leary ranks within the party with online recruitment. In so doing, she is well-positioned to become everyone’s second choice.…
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