The Conservative Party’s right flank could be damaged by the People’s Party, but its left flank is in deeper disarray. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on June 26, 2023. OTTAWA—The four federal…
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One million new Canadians is something to celebrate
Sure, it comes with some demographic challenges. With increased demand, the cost of housing in Canada’s major cities is under extreme stress. But that is something that smart government immigration policy can plan for. By…
Time to start calling out the fakers who claim they’re fighting for freedom in our country
Lionizing illegal occupiers has nothing to do with freedom. Instead, it is an attempt to overthrow the social compact that Canada was built on. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 4,…
The debate about debates is debatable
National debates need competing viewpoints. This is really the only time when ordinary Canadians get an insider’s glimpse at what makes political parties tick. You don’t have to agree with any of them. By Sheila…
Anti-immigrant attitudes could be undoing of the United Kingdom
Many of the Brexiteers voted ‘Leave’ over immigration, but few in the U.K.—and Canada—seem to understand how vital immigration is for economic growth. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on September 2,…
Leaders’ debate format a recipe for populist fodder
Maxime Bernier’s ideas should be defeated at the ballot box, not in the back rooms of the Leaders’ Debates Commission. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on August 26, 2019. OTTAWA—The broadcast…
‘Old stock’ politics is past its expiry date
Appealing to Canadians on ethnic or religious grounds is becoming less and less relevant, as cultures and races intermix in Canadian society. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on August 27, 2018.…
It’s back to the future on free trade
The reality for both countries is that a seamless North American border is a sine quae non to confront the onslaught of Asia-Pacific competition. From China to India, the world economic poles of influence are…
O’Leary is all about return on investment
And Kevin O’Leary discovered that political life is really a lot more difficult than most business people realize. By SHEILA COPPS First published in The Hill Times on Monday, May 1, 2017. OTTAWA—Kevin O’Leary is…