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…
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Canada’s housing crisis was decades in the making
A problem that took 30 years to develop will take another 10 to fix. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 28, 2023. OTTAWA—Canada’s housing dilemma is not just a national crisis.…
Canada’s not broken, we’re a work in progress
Individual rights are not paramount in Canada. And that’s a good thing. We know to build a nation we need to strengthen communities, geographic and demographic. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 3,…
Canadians more concerned with actual fires than the foreign interference firestorm
That two opposition parties moved away from foreign interference indicates that the public is not as engaged with the issue while wildfires rage across the country. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
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…
Trudeau faces a daunting task
The government would like nothing more than a channel-changer on foreign interference investigations. Even if the Liberals succeed, with the appointment of a special rapporteur and multiple committees, all eyes are still on government foibles. …
First ministers’ meeting trumpeted as solution to Canada’s broken health-care system, but benefits may not be felt for years
The provinces want an increase from 22 per cent to 35 per cent of health-care costs. The feds are not likely to match the demand, but will certainly come close. But the most important element…
Sheila Copps on The Hill Times Hot Room podcast with Peter Mazereeuw
The return of Parliament, with Sheila Copps Former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps joins the podcast to talk about election preparation and the return of Parliament following its winter break.
Mississauga mashup turned out to be a one-sided affair
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…
Trudeau’s international travel seems to be beset with problems
Foreign trips usually build a politician up. When they don’t, the Prime Minister’s Office needs to know why. Justin Trudeau’s international planners should hit the reset button. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…