Time to move on from COVID. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on January 24, 2022. The return of Parliament should provide a much-anticipated channel-changer from the constant barrage of COVID news that…
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Canada’s conversion therapy ban was a stellar political moment for Parliament
In Canada’s case, the unanimous view of Parliament sends a message to the world that trying to educate someone into a change in their sexual preference just does not work. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
Politicians should save their personal attacks for elections
The Throne Speech made it clear that management of the pandemic was front and centre on the Liberal agenda. To date, that has been a winner for them. For the official opposition to continue to…
Bloc Québécois tries to influence narrative 50 years after the fact
Hopefully, Quebecers will not fall for this blatant attempt to rewrite history. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on November 2, 2020. OTTAWA—October is a huge month in Quebec history. It has been…
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.…
Trudeau gets more done outside QP than inside
Trudeau speaking with aboriginal leaders on the issue of murdered and missing aboriginal women is a lot more positive than taking questions on the issue in the House of Commons. By SHEILA COPPS First published…

