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.
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.
Young architects and designers will be able to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The decision to save 24 Sussex and engage the country in its restoration was courageous and timely.
To date, an anti-Ottawa political perspective has transformed into an anti-Canada movement. Those of us who love this country need to understand that survival is not guaranteed. If we are not willing to fight hard for the survival of our country, Canada could be lost.
It seems like every press conference is similar to a hot mic stream of consciousness. In a presser on the American-Iranian ceasefire, Trump bragged that he personally dropped all the bombs that led to an Iranian capitulation, claiming credit for ‘kicking Iran’s ass.’
Fast-tracking projects has definitely been the priority. But weakening regulations, ranging from pesticide approvals to project environmental assessments, risks tarnishing Mark Carney’s well-earned reputation as an environmental advocate.
Danielle Smith knows her government has failed to consult First Nations and Métis before the referendum. She will have a tough time convincing Albertans that she believes in Canada since she has been the main proponent of her party’s path to departure.
After seven years in government, Steven Guilbeault has come to the conclusion that politics is not the place for his environmental contribution. He is right. Politics is the art of the possible, not the art of perfection.