No one prime minister can overturn more than a century of governance mistakes, but the legacy Justin Trudeau is building will make sure that Canadians are invested in the changes that need to happen for…
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The takedown of Buffy Sainte-Marie is painful to witness
The story was explosive. But with too many holes in the content, it should have been left untold. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on November 6, 2023. OTTAWA—The takedown of Buffy Sainte-Marie is…
Greg Fergus will need to be a gentle giant, but not too gentle
The new Speaker has a reputation across party lines as a sunny, friendly force. But that positivity must be tempered by a strong arm during Question Period. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Pope Francis’ apology was a long time coming
This is not only the shame of the Catholic Church and other churches that ran the schools on behalf of the Canadian government. It is the shame of all of us. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
Could reconciliation be moving from baby steps to strides?
While reconciliation is a process that cannot happen in a week, one gets the feeling that Canada is moving in the right direction. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 4, 2022.…
We’re on the road to reconciliation
For the first time in my lifetime, all Canadians have become engaged. We have not found all the answers, but we are asking the right questions. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
This just in: feds are not responsible for world oil prices
Ongoing railway blockades do erode some support but once ended, Canadians want to move beyond the reality of cultural annihilation and colonial domination. Reconciliation involves healing the wounds of history. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
Trudeau has every right to call for an end to blockades
It is one thing for the hereditary chiefs to demand reconciliation from the rest of us. But they need to show their good faith as well. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times…
There’s no place for democracy when bullying and blockades attract public attention
Courts have been very clear. Governments have a duty to consult Indigenous people before green-lighting major construction projects. But duty to consult should not be confused with veto power. By Sheila Copps First published in…
For sure, not everyone is happy with the slow pace of reconciliation
But no one can deny that Justin Trudeau has been more committed to action than any predecessor. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on April 29, 2019. OTTAWA—There has always been a…
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