Working Families, an anti-Conservative coalition of public and private-sector unions and individuals, failed to overturn legislation reining in third-party capacity to advertise. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on December 13, 2021. OTTAWA—An…
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When the going got tough, the tough bowed out
But once the writ was dropped, that door was closed. So given Wynne’s personal numbers, why was campaign messaging all about her? By SHEILA COPPS First published in The Hill Times on June 11, 2018.…
Wynne bearing brunt of change theme that plagues all incumbent politicians
Kathleen Wynne’s unpopularity is palpable, whether deserved or not. In reality, she has done a pretty decent job as a leader. But her enemies have been very successful in casting her as the source of…
Data mining key to winning elections
What most voters do not realize, is that the real targeting work is done long before anyone ever knocks on your door. Data mining permits political campaigns to dig deeply and understand exactly what each…
Ford could be next Ontario premier, he just has to keep his mouth closed for three months
Ontarians want change but may fear the kind of change that Doug Ford would bring. Fear and loathing will be undeniable factors in the next election. But a campaign based on policy would favour the…
Brown’s fall lucky for Wynne
Ontario may go to the polls next June with a woman leader in every party. In a curious twist, last week’s harassment allegation may put a woman in the premier’s chair. By SHEILA COPPS First…
Wynne may have governed her way to victory last week
With passage of a labour bill hiking the hourly minimum wage to $15, Kathleen Wynne set the stage for an election showdown with the Conservatives. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, November 27, 2017…
Political skills of premier secured re-election for B.C. Liberals
Christy Clark’s minority government, which could turn into razor-thin majority, will set the stage for some political chess played by all three parties. By SHEILA COPPS First published in The Hill Times on Monday, May…
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