In reality, the Tories did not lose vote share during the byelection. Their candidate, police officer Ron Chhinzer, matched his predecessor by garnering more than 37 per cent of the vote. The real surprise was the drop…
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End of summer brings winds of political change
One thing they should not forget. A government that has been in power for three terms, even one that has done a terrific job on many files, is starting to look a little frayed around…
All in all, there’s a significant public appetite for parties wanting to work together
When Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh announced their confidence and supply agreement, they were replicating a similar Liberal-New Democratic minority government move a half century ago. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Conservatives get tangled in anti-vaxxers’ web
But by associating with these extremists, Tory appeal to ordinary Canadians is diminished. Short-term gain for long-term pain. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on January 31, 2022. OTTAWA—Hundreds of anti-vaxx truckers descended…
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…
Trudeau has to get out of the way
There are leading Liberals who can speak on issues like health, childcare, and the environment. Justin Trudeau’s personal unpopularity has become an anchor for the party. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
No knockout punches thrown on campaign trail yet, but keep an eye on childcare
A close race could help push left-leaning voters toward the favoured Liberals, especially if the NDP doesn’t get its act together. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 23, 2021. Many punches…
A solid campaign could deliver a Liberal majority
The election will likely be decided on the strength of who can best manage the post-pandemic economic and social recovery. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 9, 2021. OTTAWA—Happy people vote…
Biden scores big with developing nations while Canada appears to be sitting on sidelines
As long as a single country is offside, the waiver will not be a slam dunk. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 10, 2021. The Canadian government could have been on…
In a COVID election, all bets are off now
If the prime minister’s team thought an early election could move the Liberals into majority territory, the uncertainty in Newfoundland may give them pause. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March 8,…
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