Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet has vigorously denied the allegations and challenged his accuser to go to the police so charges can be tested in a court of law. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The…
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Biggest political victim of COVID-19 has been Conservative Party of Canada
Lame duck leader Andrew Scheer continues to shoot from the lip in his criticisms of everything the government is doing to minimize impacts of the COVID-19 world pandemic. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill…
Death of separatism unintended outcome of COVID-19 pandemic
Instead of trying to go it alone, provinces are stronger when they work together. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 27, 2020. OTTAWA—The death of separatism is an unintended outcome of…
Scheer left Quebecers with distinct impression he was evasive on Canada’s abortion laws
It is tough to keep anti-choice candidates motivated if the leader refuses to guarantee their right to introduce anti-abortion private members’ bills. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill TImes on October 7, 2019. OTTAWA—Conservative…
Voters have their minds made up on SNC, with or without Dion’s report
Most Canadians have tuned out, and things are still looking up for the Liberals in Quebec. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on August 19, 2019. The gift that keeps on giving.…
Canada made history last week, and it was a long time coming
Legal pot is one promise with benefits. Communities and government coffers will both prosper as a result of this world-breaking government decision. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on October 22, 2018.…
Incumbent syndrome is sweeping across the country
But the warning bells sounding for Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick Liberals are not currently tolling for the federal party. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on October 8, 2018. The phrase…
Score one for the Conservatives, or maybe not
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel’s abrasive questioning made for great television. But her vitriol actually detracted from any political message. By Sheila Copps First published in The Hill Times on July 30, 2018. OTTAWA—The lazy days…
What last week’s Conservative byelection win in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord could mean for Grits, Tories, and NDP
The Quebec byelection in a bellwether riding that has voted for every party in the 93 years since it was created, should ring alarm bells for the federal Liberals. By SHEILA COPPS First published in…
Nation-to-nation status sounds good in principle
What actually happens in practice is another matter. By SHEILA COPPS First published in The Hill Times on May 7, 2018. OTTAWA—Nation-to-nation status sounds good in principle. What actually happens in practice is another matter.…
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