If the ballot question is the economy, the prime minister stands a fighting chance of re-election. If the question remains a need for change, his bold cabinet move won’t mean much. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
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Poilievre tests drives his makeover
The Conservative leader got the message that softening an image can help a politician achieve their goals. Going glassless won’t win over opponents, but could help with voters. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…
Alternatives to the blunt tool of interest rate hikes needed to curb inflation
If there is another way to fix the economy, it must be done by the government, not the Bank of Canada. With grocery profits seeming to increase weekly, more needs to be done in that…
Canada’s not broken, we’re a work in progress
Individual rights are not paramount in Canada. And that’s a good thing. We know to build a nation we need to strengthen communities, geographic and demographic. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 3,…
Byelection results and Mulroney leave a message of moderation for Poilievre
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…
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…
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