There has to be a reasonable way for elected representatives to receive police protection when necessary. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on September 5, 2022. OTTAWA—Former energy minister Marc Lalonde used to…
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Charest stands best chance of defeating Liberals, but a Poilievre win is feasible
It would be a huge mistake to think that a right-wing Conservative is unelectable in Canada. In politics, anything is possible. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 8, 2022. OTTAWA—Jean Charest…
It looks like the fix is in for the Conservative Party
By retreating into a cone of silence over the specific allegations that led to Patrick Brown’s disqualification, Conservative Party brass stand to delegitimize the whole leadership process. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…
Time to start calling out the fakers who claim they’re fighting for freedom in our country
Lionizing illegal occupiers has nothing to do with freedom. Instead, it is an attempt to overthrow the social compact that Canada was built on. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 4,…
Poilievre’s Canada Day celebrations could blow up in his face
If he doesn’t connect with the truckers who are promising weeks of disruption, he runs the risk of being outed as a non-supporter. If he does stand with the truckers, he runs the counter-risk of…
Rempel Garner must be reading the tea leaves
After devoting 11 years to federal politics, the Calgary-Nose Hill Member of Parliament would be a shoo-in for a senior position if Brown were to win the leadership. Michelle Rempel Garner would likely have been…
Canadians should fear ‘pseudo-American’ populism
That is what we can expect if Pierre Poilievre wins the Conservative leadership, according to chief rival Jean Charest. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 30, 2022. OTTAWA—The Americanization of Canadian…
Internal party warfare can be fatal
Jason Kenney’s departure was unexpected as he had gathered together a group of key supporters for what was expected to be a victory celebration. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 23,…
Why do Conservatives hate public television?
According to TVO’s host of ‘The Agenda’ Steve Paikin, Doug Ford won’t agree to a one-on-one with him. Meanwhile, Pierre Poilievre riles his base bashing the CBC. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times…
Expect abortion bombshell to dominate the fall agenda
The only party that must navigate this issue with great difficulty is the Conservative Party. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 9, 2022. OTTAWA—The f-bomb was allegedly dropped in the House…
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