The message from the Newfoundland and Labrador election is loud and clear: Rural voices will not be silenced. The Canadian government needs to listen. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 20, 2025.…
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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…
Canada needs its own Marshall Plan for refugee resettlement
The idea behind the Marshall Plan could be applied to a world approach to resettlement of refugees. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 14, 2024. OTTAWA—Donald Trump and Pierre Poilievre are…
Rodriguez’s potential departure would leave a huge gap in Liberal electoral machine in Quebec
Pablo Rodriquez has integrated beautifully into the Quebec political world, and is widely recognized as a great organizer in all regions. That would make his decision to leave even tougher for Prime Minister Trudeau as there…
Basic housing should be a human right for all Canadians
Social housing should be national in scope, and part of a major income reform. Immigration and refugee support should be regionally based, and there should be incentives for moving to underpopulated regions. By Sheila CoppsFirst published…
One million new Canadians is something to celebrate
Sure, it comes with some demographic challenges. With increased demand, the cost of housing in Canada’s major cities is under extreme stress. But that is something that smart government immigration policy can plan for. By…
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…
Hockey players should stay out of politics
Carey Price learned that lesson last week when he weighed in on the current anti-gun debate roiling in the House of Commons. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on December 12, 2022. OTTAWA—Hockey…
Smith wants Alberta’s sovereignty
If Danielle Smith doesn’t like a federal law, she and her cabinet will simply toss it out. Sovereignty in a united Canada—sounds just like the separatists. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on…
Poilievre only managed to include two women and one racialized Canadian in his leadership team
Most commentators ignored the paucity of diversity on his team. But for those of us who care about these issues, the photo was a stark visual reminder that in Poilievre’s party, it is still a…
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