Liberal fortunes and the 43rd Parliament, with former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps
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Cross-party House friendships of the last century appear to be non-existent today
Back in ’80s, we didn’t hate each other in the House. But the civility marking those years is gone today. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on September 9, 2019. OTTAWA—Last week,…
Monday marks 150th anniversary of first meeting of Canadian parliamentarians
The real story of these 150 years is best expressed in how we govern ourselves. By SHEILA COPPS First published on Monday, November 6, 2017 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA—Monday marks the 150th anniversary of…
Power of one young woman’s voice rocked the world last week
When Malala Yousafzai received her honorary citizenship, the diminutive speaker did not mince words. She even dared to use the ‘f’ word, calling on all Canadians to become feminists. By SHEILA COPPS Published first in…
Parliament Hill will be overrun by women this week
This time, 338 young women will be taking seats in the House of Commons. Daughters of the Vote, a major national gathering spearheaded by the multi-partisan Equal Voice, will be debating key issues facing Canada…
Trudeau gets more done outside QP than inside
Trudeau speaking with aboriginal leaders on the issue of murdered and missing aboriginal women is a lot more positive than taking questions on the issue in the House of Commons. By SHEILA COPPS First published…