Prime Minister Justin Trudeau obviously got the message that was delivered in the minority victory. He needs to reach out to Team Liberal, instead of simply selling the country on Team Trudeau. By Sheila Copps…
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Trudeau needs to get loyalists back on side if he wants to win next election
To win, Justin Trudeau needs the Herb Gray crowd. He should listen to political elders, privately spilling their guts about feeling excluded. A small tent reaps a small voter turnout. A small turnout spells defeat.…
Brison’s departure a wake-up call for Atlantic Liberals
Scott Brison has always had a great political antenna and, while he said his decision was family-based, his reflection had to include a review of the party’s political popularity meter in Nova Scotia. By Sheila…
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…
Electoral reform will not happen in this Parliament
The toughest political nut to crack is changing the voting system. It is not for the faint of heart, or the novice. Voting changes have been entertained multiple times in Canada. Thus far, none have…