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…
Trudeau faces a daunting task
The government would like nothing more than a channel-changer on foreign interference investigations. Even if the Liberals succeed, with the appointment of a special rapporteur and multiple committees, all eyes are still on government foibles. …
The last thing Ontario Liberal Party needs is walkover Liberal
There are four putative candidates considering a run at the Liberal leadership. Shockingly, they are all current Liberals and each has something unique to offer. So it’s insulting to assume that their talent is ignored by 38 ‘insiders’ looking…
Internal party warfare can be fatal
Jason Kenney’s departure was unexpected as he had gathered together a group of key supporters for what was expected to be a victory celebration. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 23,…
All parties have a chance to right their respective ships in 2022
In the end, the only party that really ended up ahead at year’s end is the Bloc. But this party also has the benefit of never having to be held accountable for what it might…
Green Party debacle has done irreparable damage to its chances across the country
Annamie Paul could survive by recanting the threats tweeted by her former staffer. But it is hard to see how the internal strife is going to do anything but consign the Greens to the scrap…
Ranked preferential ballot is the way to go if we want to elect a government supported by majority of Canadians
The in-house method of choosing the Speaker is of little interest to the broad Canadian public. That’s a pity because the ranked preferential ballot could fix one of the major problems in Canada’s modern, fragmented…
Want my advice? Keep Trudeau out of the limelight for a while
This may seem counterintuitive, as their charismatic leader is still the Liberals’ best weapon. But the longer he stays in politics, the more Justin Trudeau runs the risk of becoming just another boring politico. By…
Political skills of premier secured re-election for B.C. Liberals
Christy Clark’s minority government, which could turn into razor-thin majority, will set the stage for some political chess played by all three parties. By SHEILA COPPS First published in The Hill Times on Monday, May…
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