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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Poilievre sure likes the sound of his own voice
With stunts like last week’s filibuster, the Conservative leader keeps reminding Canadians that he may not have the gravitas it takes to hold down the government’s top job. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill…
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…
The longer the strike lasts, the more the union must bend
Most Canadians who have not had a double-digit wage hike generally support the government’s approach of holding the line on increases. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 1, 2023. OTTAWA—Modern technology…
Conservative MP Wagantall’s bill revives abortion issue
Cathay Wagantall introduced a previous bill on sex-selective abortion that was defeated two years ago. Her party claims the current bill has nothing to do with abortion, but Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada disagrees. Last week’s debate…
Poilievre should beware of tying himself to Musk
In reaching out to Elon Musk, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre left the impression he’s trashing Canadian broadcasters while aligning himself with a billionaire who has turned the social media world upside down. By Sheila CoppsFirst…
Politics: the only job where the more experience you get, the more people want to get rid of you
But when supporters in the media start calling for your head, it is definitely worth taking a listen. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 17, 2023. OTTAWA—Success has many fathers, but…
Trudeau faces a daunting task
The government would like nothing more than a channel-changer on foreign interference investigations. Even if the Liberals succeed, with the appointment of a special rapporteur and multiple committees, all eyes are still on government foibles. …
‘Defund the CBC’ needs a salvo
Poilievre can bash Tait and gain support for his cause. But he would be hard-pressed to attack Rick Mercer or Catherine O’Hara. The other card the CBC has not played is what would Canada’s bilingual…
Happy 89th Birthday, Jean Chrétien, from Sheila Copps
Jean Chrétien needs to write another book. This time he should focus on political lessons for the future. It could be a great road map for a future Canadian prime minister. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
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