Most commentators ignored the paucity of diversity on his team. But for those of us who care about these issues, the photo was a stark visual reminder that in Poilievre’s party, it is still a…
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Women and francophones were the real Charter winners
By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 25, 2022. OTTAWA—As the 40th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was celebrated last week, much was written about the effect of the…
We should have had a national rollout vaccine strategy
So, we are languishing on the vaccination rollout and medical doctors who are working in intensive care units filled with COVID carriers are not even allowed to get the second vaccine, which has greater protection…
It’s time for a private-sector sunshine law
Public-sector employers are under more pressure from voters to even the odds for women and minorities; not so for the private sector. Their veil of secrecy needs to be lifted. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
Harris opts for a risk-free evening, but she was no doubt screaming inside
If elected on Nov. 3, Kamala Harris is literally a step away from the president’s job. Her boss is already 77 years old and has mused about serving one term. Maybe that is why she…
Why should Canadians shut up about access to safe abortions?
Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer says he supports equality for women, paying homage to his own mother who sponsored a refugee group during an immigration announcement last week. But his actions, and those of his…
Balance of cabinet excellence tipped in favour of women
The good news is that the majority of his ministerial choices have been sound. With a few exceptions, most ministers have been able to move forward on an activist government agenda. His female roster is…
Misogyny lives, and the internet is giving it too much oxygen
The only way to stop poison spewing from hate sites is to shut them down and deny the cover of anonymity to potential perpetrators. That would be a noble outcome of the horrific Toronto tragedy.…
Duncan drags universities kicking and screaming into 21st century
Universities with more than five research chairs will have funding withheld if they fail to meet equity targets in hiring of women, aboriginal and visible minorities and the disabled. By SHEILA COPPS First published on…
Wilson-Raybould must move quickly to reverse what’s becoming a public embarrassment for the government
But she also needs to tread carefully because once launched, any public inquiry is an independent body designed to be master of its own affairs. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, May 29, 2017…
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