Canada has become the ham in the sandwich of a fight between China and the United States. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on January 28, 2019. OTTAWA—All countries regularly spy on…
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It was a self-inflicted bad week for the Liberals
Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle was based on bad advice. Whoever recommended the demotion of Raybould-Wilson should bow out. Trudeau made the decision but, ultimately, hubris on the prime minister’s team is costing him. By Sheila Copps…
Brexit’s Boiling Over
With or without Donald Trump and Theresa May, Asia is the way of the future. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on November 19, 2018. OTTAWA—Brexit boiling over should be no surprise…
Incumbent syndrome is sweeping across the country
But the warning bells sounding for Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick Liberals are not currently tolling for the federal party. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on October 8, 2018. The phrase…
Frightening to see Trump’s alternative truth exposed on the world stage
But that is the world he lives in. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on October 1, 2018. OTTAWA—President Donald Trump’s free-range press conference last week simply confirmed the obvious.…
Is #MeToo in danger of becoming the new McCarthyism?
The stunt Serena Williams pulled off was nothing short of professional bullying, reminiscent of her previous threat to kill a female Asian line referee for calling a foot fault. But in a one-sided stampede, it…
Notwithstanding everyone, Ford steamrolls ahead
But the long-term implications of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s unilateral political heist cannot be ignored. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on September 17, 2018. OTTAWA—Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s municipal hijack is…
What if you threw a party and nobody came?
When the mayor of Canada’s capital city decides to boycott the American ambassador’s annual Fourth of July picnic, you know the jig is up with the Yanks. By SHEILA COPPS First published in The Hill…
In perilous world of Punjabi politics in Canada, the way to the finish line is riddled with potential landmines
In the world of Canadian realpolitik, Sikh organizers can mean the difference between winning and losing a leadership or an urban nomination battle. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, February 26, 2018 in The…
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…