By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 11, 2026. OTTAWA —May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. And in a speech last Tuesday to a diverse audience at the National Gallery of…
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Gladu’s gift to the Liberals may turn out to be a Trojan horse
In a post-Trump political scenario, Mark Carney will need to build his bona fides on the left. Liberal Marilyn Gladu will make that harder. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 20,…
Another floor-crosser makes the Liberals’ day
If an election were held today, there is little doubt that the Liberals would easily be rewarded with a majority. But uncertainty in international affairs, including the war against Iran and trade agreement confusion, could…
Liberal women are taking notice, Carney would be wise to remember the estrogen wave that handed him the election
The prime minister’s refusal to embrace a feminist foreign policy did not get him a single vote. Nor did the abolition of an ambassadorship. But women are taking notice. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The…
Most Liberals believe Poilievre’s their ticket to remain in government
While current popular support trends remain close between the two parties, Mark Carney’s personal popularity is in the stratosphere relative to Pierre Poilievre’s. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on November 24, 2025.…
Newfoundland and Labrador election a wake-up call for federal Liberals
The message from the Newfoundland and Labrador election is loud and clear: Rural voices will not be silenced. The Canadian government needs to listen. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 20, 2025.…
Sheila Copps on Hill Times podcast, The Hot Room with Peter Mazereeuw
The return of Parliament, with Sheila Copps Peter Mazereeuw and Sheila Copps dig into the return of Parliament, how Mark Carney might handle Question Period, whether the Liberals should elect a Conservative House speaker, and…
With friends like Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre doesn’t need enemies
Liberals are positioned to fight Donald Trump. Thanks to Alberta’s premier, the Conservatives seem to be ‘in sync’ with him. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March 31, 2025. OTTAWA—With friends like…
Gould is a truly liberal Liberal
Karina Gould is a force to be reckoned with. If Liberal voters actually want a future that will reflect the best elements of the Trudeau era, they should vote Gould, writes Sheila Copps. By Sheila CoppsFirst…
Here’s why Karina Gould’s got my vote
Karina Gould may not have the same Bay Street credibility as Mark Carney, but she resonates big with Main Street. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on January 15, 2025. OTTAWA–Why Karina Gould?…