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…
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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.…
Language politics return to Canada
Justin Trudeau not speaking English during a town hall in Quebec is less of a political problem than Conservative leadership candidate O’Leary not being able to speak French. By SHEILA COPPS Published first on Monday,…