But by associating with these extremists, Tory appeal to ordinary Canadians is diminished. Short-term gain for long-term pain. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on January 31, 2022. OTTAWA—Hundreds of anti-vaxx truckers descended…
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Vax tax, or not to vax tax, that is the question
It sounds good to vaccinate all truckers, but hampering $1-billion of daily traffic between Canada and the United States may not help. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on January 17, 2022. OTTAWA—To…
Omicron Grinch almost stole Christmas
In the end, we each need to do our part to end the pandemic. But we also need embrace life. Life is the whole point of this fight. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill…
Politicians should save their personal attacks for elections
The Throne Speech made it clear that management of the pandemic was front and centre on the Liberal agenda. To date, that has been a winner for them. For the official opposition to continue to…
O’Toole has friends in high places
Doug Ford is banking on the fact that as the threat wanes, so will the political power of the vaccine question and he wants anti-vaxxers on his side in next June’s provincial election. By Sheila…
Vaccination passports should be an election issue
It is hard to understand how conservative values align with putting people’s health at risk in a global pandemic. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 16, 2021. OTTAWA—Inoculate but keep it…
A solid campaign could deliver a Liberal majority
The election will likely be decided on the strength of who can best manage the post-pandemic economic and social recovery. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on August 9, 2021. OTTAWA—Happy people vote…
Saving lives beats vaccine liberty
Armed with today’s knowledge and technology, it only makes sense to issue an international vaccine for anyone who plans to travel. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on July 26, 2021. When does…
No doubt CDC’s announcement will resonate around the world
Let’s hope it does not fall on deaf Canadian ears. Dose two should mean freedom. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on May 17, 2021. To mask or not to mask, that is…
Canada’s doomsday approach a stark contrast to what’s happening in other parts of the world
As medical specialists ratchet up the message of concern around the virulent spread of the COVID variants, the public is simply not listening. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on April 19, 2021.…