Going after an unpopular prime minister will likely not cost Pierre Poilievre politically. But it does give Canadians a glimpse into what kind of leadership he would provide if he were elected prime minister. By…
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Poilievre is fundraising and advertising aggressively before next election call and limits set in
With weekly hauls seeking donations of up to $1,725 and that kind of cash coming in, Pierre Poilievre will able to keep spending without being subject to the limits on advertising that kick in once…
Has Poilievre peaked too soon?
Thanks to their agreement with the New Democratic Party, the Liberals now have a year to aggressively sell its vision to Canadians. And that doesn’t involve an axe-the-tax. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…
Damoff, Turnbull want Freeland to include disability benefit cash in upcoming budget
Increasing the minimum wage, hiking pensions, and supporting the disabled may not be as politically sexy, but those decisions make Canadian lives better. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 1, 2024. OTTAWA—Canada’s…
Trudeau’s climate plan is worth fighting for
It is also worth spending some money explaining to Canadians just what is involved in the fight on climate change. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March 25, 2024. OTTAWA–The World Meteorological…
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…
Feds try to tackle online harms
The current bill is a softer version of the 2019 proposal because the government doesn’t want to be accused of stifling free speech. According to Arif Virani, the awful stuff will still be lawful. But now…
Poilievre’s curt response to Navalny’s death raises eyebrows
Poilievre’s recent weak reactions have some people wondering whether he is really ready for prime time. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 26, 2024. OTTAWA—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is usually not…
Liberals have to fight back, hard
The Conservatives have already started their pre-election communications strategy and are well-funded to keep it going. If the government wants to remain in the game, it needs to get in the game. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
Good news story gets buried in anti-Trudeau wave
Whatever the Liberals do these days—even if it is groundbreaking, and puts $100-million into the creation of domestic news stories—they cannot win. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on December 4, 2023. OTTAWA—The…
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