Quebecers will band together to promote French and governments need to have their back. But not at the expense of francophones in the rest of Canada. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
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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.…
Federal Election cat and mouse games begin
In a minority situation, an election can happen at any time if parties clash on spending priorities. But these are not ordinary times. In the middle of a pandemic, even getting to the polls is…
We need a national strategy to restore confidence in long-term care
The debate about that strategy could well decide the next election. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 18, 2020. OTTAWA—The prime minister’s admission that we are not doing well by our…
Ford’s French-language smack down has just begun
It is not just a question of prioritizing the university. The most egregious mistake by the new Ford government was the decision to eliminate the Office of the French Language Services Commissioner. By Sheila Copps…
B.C. byelection may be Singh’s last hope, as NDP exits further tarnish his leadership
If NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh loses the byelection in Burnaby South, more members of his caucus will likely opt not to run in 2019. But a win could trigger a national surge for the party.…
Trudeau needs to target two key demographics for victory: women and youth
Political observers may downplay the importance of a women’s budget. But those of us who witnessed the equality stall under Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper aren’t likely to let it happen again. By SHEILA COPPS…
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…
Last week’s byelections burst the Ottawa bubble
Mid-term report cards on the governing Liberals have been flagging. They were unanimous in predicting the honeymoon was over. But four byelections in other parts of the country told a different story. By SHEILA COPPS…
Whatever the outcome, new leader’s first job will be to heal internal divisions
If Jagmeet Singh wins, the haemorrhage of Quebec support for the party will continue. If he loses, the damage done from the NDP turban wars will be felt by the party in other key parts…
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