The cancellation of the tax was originally a concession to the U.S., with Ottawa promising to protect Canadian content through government funding. But those dollars would be taxpayer money, and their future uncertain depending on…
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Feds should bring in national law forcing stores to visibly advertise origin of products
Instead of dealing with the boycott by meeting consumer demands for non-American products, grocery stores are trying to trick us into buying U.S. goods. And the sad news is, there is no national law forcing…
Poilievre needs a tourniquet, not a knife
Pierre Poilievre should know better than to get into a public pissing match with senior members of his own party. He is a pugilist by nature. He is also a purist, which is a very…
Tumbler Ridge tragedy, U.S. attacks on Canada are showing a different side of Pierre Poilievre
Unity in the country and unity in the Conservative Party work in the leader’s favour. His edges are softening and, if he can keep that up, it could help reshape his image. But ‘hissy fit’…
Carney has a new moniker, Captain Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump’s negative response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos declaration has mobilized the majority of Canadians—including premiers—in unity. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on February 2, 2026. OTTAWA—Prime Minister…
Maduro’s arrest has put the world on edge
If you parse Marco Rubio’s statement from last weekend, anyone who is even a competitor of the U.S. in our hemisphere is a potential target of American foreign policy attention. No wonder Prime Minister Mark…
Poilievre’s getting traction with his focus on food prices
Mark Carney needs something to show that Liberals don’t just care about mega-projects. No tax on food could be a good place to start. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on October 6, 2025.…
Feds keep elbows in motion, but not necessarily always up
The prime minister is playing defence, by making sure that tariff-affected industries have cushions in place to protect Canadian jobs. Various ministers are travelling the world to reinforce relationships that may prove crucial in the…
If Trump thinks we’re mean and nasty, he ain’t seen nothing yet
Pete Hoeskstra says Donald Trump thinks Canadians are mean and nasty for boycotting American booze and travel. But for the first time in my lifetime, the federal and provincial leaders seem committed to work together…
Pierre Poilievre is riding the wrong horse
The Conservative leader is having trouble getting support, especially from women, partly because he is seen to be too much of an attack dog. If he is going to be successful, that approach must soften. …