Like the survivors of the Linda May, descendants of the ‘Lucky Seven’ will keep their story alive. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 29, 2024. OTTAWA—The homecoming of the ‘Lucky Seven’…
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Feds are sending out carbon tax rebates to Canadians, but no one is noticing
Most confused Canadians received the payment with no explanation. If they already receive direct deposit payments, the climate bonus arrived with a simple annotation: Climate Action Incentive Plan. Talk about a missed opportunity. By Sheila CoppsFirst…
Pricing pollution is key
When things cost more, people conserve. When energy costs more, they cut back on use. When transportation costs more, people’s driving habits change. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 14, 2023. OTTAWA—While forest…
Canadians more concerned with actual fires than the foreign interference firestorm
That two opposition parties moved away from foreign interference indicates that the public is not as engaged with the issue while wildfires rage across the country. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Mass Casualty Commission misses the mark
After three years and more than $25-million, it is inexplicable that the commissioners did not do a deeper dive into how the RCMP was structured. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April…
Liberals still have time to pivot
A close race could help push left-leaning voters toward the favoured Liberals, especially if the NDP doesn’t get its act together. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 30, 2021. The first…
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…
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…