Copps’ Corner
- In this tense global environment, people around the world look to Canada as a country where people have learned to celebrate their differences, not
- In this tense global environment, people around the world look to Canada as a country where people have learned to celebrate their differences, not
- In this tense global environment, people around the world look to Canada as a country where people have learned to celebrate their differences, not
- As well as preparing for his own future in an Alberta byelection, Pierre Poilievre will be using the season to reinforce his level of
- As well as preparing for his own future in an Alberta byelection, Pierre Poilievre will be using the season to reinforce his level of
- As well as preparing for his own future in an Alberta byelection, Pierre Poilievre will be using the season to reinforce his level of
- The world needs to be seized of the emergency at hand. With thousands of hectares of our own country burning, we need to reignite

- The world needs to be seized of the emergency at hand. With thousands of hectares of our own country burning, we need to reignite
- The world needs to be seized of the emergency at hand. With thousands of hectares of our own country burning, we need to reignite

- Target three things you want to achieve for your riding, and three things you want to achieve for the country. And make sure all your
- Target three things you want to achieve for your riding, and three things you want to achieve for the country. And make sure all your
- Target three things you want to achieve for your riding, and three things you want to achieve for the country. And make sure all your
- Pierre Poilievre's decision to select Andrew Scheer as the interim opposition leader shows that he does not want any competition in the temporary job
- Pierre Poilievre's decision to select Andrew Scheer as the interim opposition leader shows that he does not want any competition in the temporary job
- Pierre Poilievre's decision to select Andrew Scheer as the interim opposition leader shows that he does not want any competition in the temporary job
- Mark Carney wants to send an international message of strength. But that message could be double-edged.
- Mark Carney wants to send an international message of strength. But that message could be double-edged.
- Mark Carney wants to send an international message of strength. But that message could be double-edged.
- The country is in a tariff war with Trump and we need all hands deck to save Canadian jobs and industries. If he insists on continuing

- The country is in a tariff war with Trump and we need all hands deck to save Canadian jobs and industries. If he insists on continuing
- The country is in a tariff war with Trump and we need all hands deck to save Canadian jobs and industries. If he insists on continuing

- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signalled early that she would be following the Quebec separatist path of obfuscating the facts and promising what she cannot
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signalled early that she would be following the Quebec separatist path of obfuscating the facts and promising what she cannot
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signalled early that she would be following the Quebec separatist path of obfuscating the facts and promising what she cannot
- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston did not confirm a leadership bid in his CTV interview, but did respond 'in French' that he was studying

- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston did not confirm a leadership bid in his CTV interview, but did respond 'in French' that he was studying
- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston did not confirm a leadership bid in his CTV interview, but did respond 'in French' that he was studying

- Had Donald Trump not weighed in with his threat to annex Canada, and had Justin Trudeau decided to remain and fight this election, the

- Had Donald Trump not weighed in with his threat to annex Canada, and had Justin Trudeau decided to remain and fight this election, the
- Had Donald Trump not weighed in with his threat to annex Canada, and had Justin Trudeau decided to remain and fight this election, the

- If the Liberal leader keeps his cool and avoids attack mode, he can reinforce the impression that he is calm, thoughtful, and fully prepared

- If the Liberal leader keeps his cool and avoids attack mode, he can reinforce the impression that he is calm, thoughtful, and fully prepared
- If the Liberal leader keeps his cool and avoids attack mode, he can reinforce the impression that he is calm, thoughtful, and fully prepared

- We are at the halfway point in the election, but much could happen in the yin and the yang of the campaign.

- We are at the halfway point in the election, but much could happen in the yin and the yang of the campaign.
- We are at the halfway point in the election, but much could happen in the yin and the yang of the campaign.

- The Liberal leader is leading in all demographic groups except for men aged 35 to 54.
- The Liberal leader is leading in all demographic groups except for men aged 35 to 54.
- The Liberal leader is leading in all demographic groups except for men aged 35 to 54.
- Liberals are positioned to fight Donald Trump. Thanks to Alberta's premier, the Conservatives seem to be 'in sync' with him.
- Liberals are positioned to fight Donald Trump. Thanks to Alberta's premier, the Conservatives seem to be 'in sync' with him.
- Liberals are positioned to fight Donald Trump. Thanks to Alberta's premier, the Conservatives seem to be 'in sync' with him.
- One of Canada’s first financial moves under Mark Carney was to sell off American dollars in a Canadian government bond offering. Donald Trump has met

- One of Canada’s first financial moves under Mark Carney was to sell off American dollars in a Canadian government bond offering. Donald Trump has met
- One of Canada’s first financial moves under Mark Carney was to sell off American dollars in a Canadian government bond offering. Donald Trump has met

- If this fight continues, the federal government may have to consider overriding Danielle Smith's objections. The pain of tariffs needs to be shared across

- If this fight continues, the federal government may have to consider overriding Danielle Smith's objections. The pain of tariffs needs to be shared across
- If this fight continues, the federal government may have to consider overriding Danielle Smith's objections. The pain of tariffs needs to be shared across

- United States President Donald Trump has been able to turn most of the world against him, but his unfair tariff war against Canada will
- United States President Donald Trump has been able to turn most of the world against him, but his unfair tariff war against Canada will
- United States President Donald Trump has been able to turn most of the world against him, but his unfair tariff war against Canada will
- Karina Gould is a force to be reckoned with. If Liberal voters actually want a future that will reflect the best elements of the Trudeau
- Karina Gould is a force to be reckoned with. If Liberal voters actually want a future that will reflect the best elements of the Trudeau
- Karina Gould is a force to be reckoned with. If Liberal voters actually want a future that will reflect the best elements of the Trudeau
- A Quebec City high-speed rail connection to Toronto will do more to unite the country than simply a rail connection. It will get people moving

- A Quebec City high-speed rail connection to Toronto will do more to unite the country than simply a rail connection. It will get people moving
- A Quebec City high-speed rail connection to Toronto will do more to unite the country than simply a rail connection. It will get people moving

- Donald Trump keeps saying that Canada will be better off, with a better health-care system, better jobs and a better economy if it joins

- Donald Trump keeps saying that Canada will be better off, with a better health-care system, better jobs and a better economy if it joins
- Donald Trump keeps saying that Canada will be better off, with a better health-care system, better jobs and a better economy if it joins

- Up until Doug Ford's hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he's hit some rough waters.
- Up until Doug Ford's hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he's hit some rough waters.
- Up until Doug Ford's hot mic comments about Donald Trump, he was smooth sailing as Captain Canada, but he's hit some rough waters.
- A lawsuit will not likely reverse the damage already done to Han Dong. A warm caucus welcome would be a good place to start.
- A lawsuit will not likely reverse the damage already done to Han Dong. A warm caucus welcome would be a good place to start.
- A lawsuit will not likely reverse the damage already done to Han Dong. A warm caucus welcome would be a good place to start.
- As the world braces for more global freeze-outs prompted by Donald Trump, remember one thing: Canada knows how to survive the cold.

- As the world braces for more global freeze-outs prompted by Donald Trump, remember one thing: Canada knows how to survive the cold.
- As the world braces for more global freeze-outs prompted by Donald Trump, remember one thing: Canada knows how to survive the cold.

- Karina Gould may not have the same Bay Street credibility as Mark Carney, but she resonates big with Main Street.
- Karina Gould may not have the same Bay Street credibility as Mark Carney, but she resonates big with Main Street.
- Karina Gould may not have the same Bay Street credibility as Mark Carney, but she resonates big with Main Street.
- Trump must be taken seriously. It is time to fight a bully by destroying his bully pulpit.
- Trump must be taken seriously. It is time to fight a bully by destroying his bully pulpit.
- Trump must be taken seriously. It is time to fight a bully by destroying his bully pulpit.
- With zero prime ministerial strategy, Chrystia Freeland seized the narrative, and dealt a deadly blow to Trudeau’s future. The Prime Minister’s Office is solely
- With zero prime ministerial strategy, Chrystia Freeland seized the narrative, and dealt a deadly blow to Trudeau’s future. The Prime Minister’s Office is solely
- With zero prime ministerial strategy, Chrystia Freeland seized the narrative, and dealt a deadly blow to Trudeau’s future. The Prime Minister’s Office is solely
- The U.S. president-elect’s instability is something Canadians will have to live with. But we cannot be bullied into submission by denying our status as an
- The U.S. president-elect’s instability is something Canadians will have to live with. But we cannot be bullied into submission by denying our status as an
- The U.S. president-elect’s instability is something Canadians will have to live with. But we cannot be bullied into submission by denying our status as an
- OTTAWA—Twitter received kudos last week for finally announcing the suspension of political advertising during the summer. The social media feed was late to that

- OTTAWA—Twitter received kudos last week for finally announcing the suspension of political advertising during the summer. The social media feed was late to that
- OTTAWA—Twitter received kudos last week for finally announcing the suspension of political advertising during the summer. The social media feed was late to that

- OTTAWA—Global warming followers may be flummoxed by the differences in party positions on climate change action plans. Andrew Scheer’s announcement last week was long

- OTTAWA—Global warming followers may be flummoxed by the differences in party positions on climate change action plans. Andrew Scheer’s announcement last week was long
- OTTAWA—Global warming followers may be flummoxed by the differences in party positions on climate change action plans. Andrew Scheer’s announcement last week was long

- OTTAWA—Only in Canada is it considered a weakness to recruit a former prime minister to help solve the Huawei problem. Reaction to the news
- OTTAWA—Only in Canada is it considered a weakness to recruit a former prime minister to help solve the Huawei problem. Reaction to the news
- OTTAWA—Only in Canada is it considered a weakness to recruit a former prime minister to help solve the Huawei problem. Reaction to the news
- OTTAWA—In politics, and in life, we are judged by the company we keep. The decision of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to keep Michael Cooper
- OTTAWA—In politics, and in life, we are judged by the company we keep. The decision of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to keep Michael Cooper
- OTTAWA—In politics, and in life, we are judged by the company we keep. The decision of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to keep Michael Cooper
- OTTAWA—The usual suspects are lining up telling Canadian women to shut up about the abortion question. Anti-feminist Margaret Wente penned a column last week

- OTTAWA—The usual suspects are lining up telling Canadian women to shut up about the abortion question. Anti-feminist Margaret Wente penned a column last week
- OTTAWA—The usual suspects are lining up telling Canadian women to shut up about the abortion question. Anti-feminist Margaret Wente penned a column last week

- OTTAWA—Warren Kinsella was granted an exclusive interview last week with former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould who promised to spill all, once

- OTTAWA—Warren Kinsella was granted an exclusive interview last week with former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould who promised to spill all, once
- OTTAWA—Warren Kinsella was granted an exclusive interview last week with former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould who promised to spill all, once

- OTTAWA—What is up with the CBC? I woke up to a shocking CBC headline last week. It was an analysis of recent provincial election
- OTTAWA—What is up with the CBC? I woke up to a shocking CBC headline last week. It was an analysis of recent provincial election
- OTTAWA—What is up with the CBC? I woke up to a shocking CBC headline last week. It was an analysis of recent provincial election
- OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau better hit the reset button to reverse his fading fortunes. That should include mending fences with long-time Liberals who believe
- OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau better hit the reset button to reverse his fading fortunes. That should include mending fences with long-time Liberals who believe
- OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau better hit the reset button to reverse his fading fortunes. That should include mending fences with long-time Liberals who believe
- OTTAWA—Christians only need apply. According to the Canada Prayer Breakfast website, the annual parliamentary event held last week included a 100-person youth summit. The

- OTTAWA—Christians only need apply. According to the Canada Prayer Breakfast website, the annual parliamentary event held last week included a 100-person youth summit. The
- OTTAWA—Christians only need apply. According to the Canada Prayer Breakfast website, the annual parliamentary event held last week included a 100-person youth summit. The

- OTTAWA—There has always been a love-hate relationship between politicians and the media. As a young reporter for The Hamilton Spectator, I was accused of
- OTTAWA—There has always been a love-hate relationship between politicians and the media. As a young reporter for The Hamilton Spectator, I was accused of
- OTTAWA—There has always been a love-hate relationship between politicians and the media. As a young reporter for The Hamilton Spectator, I was accused of