If Jagmeet Singh wins, the haemorrhage of Quebec support for the party will continue. If he loses, the damage done from the NDP turban wars will be felt by the party in other key parts…
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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…
Politics at its worst in political parties
Retroactive cutoffs, and green light committees with no public transparency or accountability, turn voters off. More important, they turn party members off. As a volunteer, if you are not allowed to participate in a nomination,…
Mulcair may have difficulty staying out of the numbers game
By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on February 22, 2016. OTTAWA—New Democratic Leader Tom Mulcair may have difficulty staying out of the numbers game. He is doing his best to avoid the…
All is outwardly calm in good ship New Democrat By Sheila Copps
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair has three months to ponder his future before he goes before a scheduled confirmation vote in April. Chances are Mulcair will receive enough support from his party to fight another election.…