Had Donald Trump not weighed in with his threat to annex Canada, and had Justin Trudeau decided to remain and fight this election, the outcome would definitely be quite different. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in…
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Remaining calm, cool, and collected key for Carney
If the Liberal leader keeps his cool and avoids attack mode, he can reinforce the impression that he is calm, thoughtful, and fully prepared to deal with future White House bullies. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
If gap narrows, number of seats with a margin of less than 1,000 votes could decide the election
We are at the halfway point in the election, but much could happen in the yin and the yang of the campaign. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 14, 2025. OTTAWA—Does…
Women are flocking to the Liberals in this election
The Liberal leader is leading in all demographic groups except for men aged 35 to 54 By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 7, 2025. OTTAWA—Women are stampeding to the Liberals in…
With friends like Danielle Smith, Pierre Poilievre doesn’t need enemies
Liberals are positioned to fight Donald Trump. Thanks to Alberta’s premier, the Conservatives seem to be ‘in sync’ with him. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on March 31, 2025. OTTAWA—With friends like…
Don’t believe Trump rooting for Carney
One of Canada’s first financial moves under Mark Carney was to sell off American dollars in a Canadian government bond offering. Donald Trump has met his match. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Canada needs all elbows up!
If this fight continues, the federal government may have to consider overriding Danielle Smith’s objections. The pain of tariffs needs to be shared across the country. If Ontario and Quebec are facing tariffs on steel, aluminum and…
Trump is coming at us
Donald Trump keeps saying that Canada will be better off, with a better health-care system, better jobs and a better economy if it joins the United States. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…
Captain Canada’s got a hot mic
Up until Doug Ford’s hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he’s hit some rough waters. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 10, 2025.…
Grits should welcome Han Dong back into the fold
A lawsuit will not likely reverse the damage already done to Han Dong. A warm caucus welcome would be a good place to start. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 3,…