With zero prime ministerial strategy, Chrystia Freeland seized the narrative, and dealt a deadly blow to Trudeau’s future. The Prime Minister’s Office is solely responsible for this crisis. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill…
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PMO says no to Chrétien and Harper’s pitch to privately fundraise for 24 Sussex
Ed Broadbent, before his passing, agreed to join Liberals and Conservatives in an effort to save the structure and he was ready to co-sign a letter with Chrétien. So I approached Chrétien, who had an…
Few politicians remain popular long after they leave political life, and then there’s Chrétien
Those who attended last May’s Liberal policy convention marvelled that Jean Chrétien and his Shawinigan colleague François-Philippe Champagne outshone the dynamic duo of Hillary Clinton and Chrystia Freeland in a fireside chat format where Chrétien…
Demolition of our history is not sustainable
Respect for built heritage and the history behind 24 Sussex Drive is something that should concern all Canadians. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 4, 2023. OTTAWA—The trial balloon, floated last…
Poilievre tests drives his makeover
The Conservative leader got the message that softening an image can help a politician achieve their goals. Going glassless won’t win over opponents, but could help with voters. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…
Politics: the only job where the more experience you get, the more people want to get rid of you
But when supporters in the media start calling for your head, it is definitely worth taking a listen. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 17, 2023. OTTAWA—Success has many fathers, but…
Copps: Flag Day brings back memories of the ‘Shawinigan Handshake’
When Jean Chrétien had a physical kerfuffle with a protester, the first official Flag Day certainly made history. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 13, 2023. OTTAWA—Canada’s national Flag Day will…
Happy 89th Birthday, Jean Chrétien, from Sheila Copps
Jean Chrétien needs to write another book. This time he should focus on political lessons for the future. It could be a great road map for a future Canadian prime minister. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
Aline Chrétien’s life was more than just a political story
She was the half that made Jean Chrétien whole. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 21, 2020. OTTAWA—The passing of Aline Chrétien is more than just a political story. It is…
Maybe all-hands-on deck should be the new watchword for Canada’s foreign policy
Our failing grade on international aid and peacekeeping were part of the reason that Canada did not succeed. The other part had to do with strategy. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
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