Sheila Copps
Sheila Copps is a former Jean Chrétien-era Cabinet minister and a former deputy prime minister.
Sheila Copps is a former Jean Chrétien-era Cabinet minister and a former deputy prime minister.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises not engage in another referendum. But promoters of separation within her party have not been so unequivocal. Some of those separatists, unhappy with Smith’s campaign to remain in Canada, are seeking to challenge her leadership.
It’s hard to see how Donald Trump can stem the hemorrhaging by initially wanting to livestream a public execution or hiring another former Fox commentator to a senior White House position. Instead, he’s playing to the 20 per cent of Americans who still unequivocally support him.
Three years gives the Parti Québécois time to promote grievances with Canada and encourage Quebecers to think they are not welcome. Anti-monarchy is an easy sell in Quebec. But will that issue feed the separatist flame, or annoy Quebecers focused on economic issues?
What does it say about the Conservative leader that he attracted so few people to the Canada rally in the province he now represents in Parliament?
With the House returning to action, the magical summer ride of Prime Minister Mark Carney is about to come to an end. New Democratic Party Leader Avi Lewis called it ‘Carneymania.’ And he was right. But the opposition parties have plenty of House days to dig in.
Why is U.S. President Donald Trump’s promise to send money to Americans if the Republican Party gets a majority in this fall’s midterm elections not subject to litigation and public outcry? Under Trump’s leadership, the American government has become a democracy in name only.
We can make a difference if every single Canadian decides that our purchasing power can trump U.S. President Donald Trump.
The U.S. president has piqued the wrath of Canadians. We will govern ourselves accordingly. The boycott of American products and travel will continue.
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 budgetary needs.
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 these stores to visibly advertise the origin of their products.
If the United States wants to sell its liquor to Canadians, or encourage them to travel south of the border, the White House needs to stop bullying us.
Former CTV National News anchor Lloyd Robertson, who led the nightly newscast for 35 years, managed to cover huge political scandals and the greatest stories of his lifetime without alienating those whose stories he shared.
The internal bickering has increased over the summer, but the reality is there is very little chance of ousting Pierre Poilievre unless the caucus decides to turn on him.
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 dangerous combination in politics.
It seems the president can do whatever he wants whenever he wants, with little political backlash back home. Keep a bridge closed—no problem. Make a red card disappear—no problem.
Bomb a country—no problem.
With two provinces now publicly debating secession, it makes sense to nominate Senators who know something about politics.