Copps’ Corner
- With referendums now being threatened in Alberta and Quebec, the current prime minister and his cabinet should remember what we almost forgot: 'Les absents
 
- With referendums now being threatened in Alberta and Quebec, the current prime minister and his cabinet should remember what we almost forgot: 'Les absents
 
- With referendums now being threatened in Alberta and Quebec, the current prime minister and his cabinet should remember what we almost forgot: 'Les absents
 
- Quebec Conservatives are now privately speaking out against their leader to the media. Whether these MPs are worried enough to organize their delegations to
 
- Quebec Conservatives are now privately speaking out against their leader to the media. Whether these MPs are worried enough to organize their delegations to
 
- Quebec Conservatives are now privately speaking out against their leader to the media. Whether these MPs are worried enough to organize their delegations to
 
- The message from the Newfoundland and Labrador election is loud and clear: Rural voices will not be silenced. The Canadian government needs to listen.
 
								
											- The message from the Newfoundland and Labrador election is loud and clear: Rural voices will not be silenced. The Canadian government needs to listen.
 
- The message from the Newfoundland and Labrador election is loud and clear: Rural voices will not be silenced. The Canadian government needs to listen.
 
								
											- This one-off is much more than it appears to be. Along with finalizing the fall date on a permanent basis, the government is also
 
- This one-off is much more than it appears to be. Along with finalizing the fall date on a permanent basis, the government is also
 
- This one-off is much more than it appears to be. Along with finalizing the fall date on a permanent basis, the government is also
 
- 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.
 
- 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.
 
- 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.
 
- How can you convince Americans that Tylenol is safe when the president says it isn’t? Again, the world is left wondering whether America is ruled
 
								
											- How can you convince Americans that Tylenol is safe when the president says it isn’t? Again, the world is left wondering whether America is ruled
 
- How can you convince Americans that Tylenol is safe when the president says it isn’t? Again, the world is left wondering whether America is ruled
 
								
											- Those of us who were ignorant of Charlie Kirk expected that his background would back up the posthumous honorifics. Instead, what we see is
 
- Those of us who were ignorant of Charlie Kirk expected that his background would back up the posthumous honorifics. Instead, what we see is
 
- Those of us who were ignorant of Charlie Kirk expected that his background would back up the posthumous honorifics. Instead, what we see is
 
- Every September, for the past several years, I have been getting together with women who played on my high school basketball team a half-century
 
- Every September, for the past several years, I have been getting together with women who played on my high school basketball team a half-century
 
- Every September, for the past several years, I have been getting together with women who played on my high school basketball team a half-century
 
- Improving the lives of Canadians didn’t reward the NDP, but instead benefitted the Liberals. New Democrats have a lot of thinking ahead of them.
 
- Improving the lives of Canadians didn’t reward the NDP, but instead benefitted the Liberals. New Democrats have a lot of thinking ahead of them.
 
- Improving the lives of Canadians didn’t reward the NDP, but instead benefitted the Liberals. New Democrats have a lot of thinking ahead of them.
 
- Experienced MP and current Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia will have to use all his wiles to ensure the fall session does not descend into chaos.
 
- Experienced MP and current Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia will have to use all his wiles to ensure the fall session does not descend into chaos.
 
- Experienced MP and current Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia will have to use all his wiles to ensure the fall session does not descend into chaos.
 
- If Pierre Poilievre does not soften his sharp edges and move to the centre, he stands zero chance of gaining support of most Canadians,
 
- If Pierre Poilievre does not soften his sharp edges and move to the centre, he stands zero chance of gaining support of most Canadians,
 
- If Pierre Poilievre does not soften his sharp edges and move to the centre, he stands zero chance of gaining support of most Canadians,
 
- Trump is truly delusional enough to believe he could end the war in a single day. He has repeated that enough times. But in reality, if
 
- Trump is truly delusional enough to believe he could end the war in a single day. He has repeated that enough times. But in reality, if
 
- Trump is truly delusional enough to believe he could end the war in a single day. He has repeated that enough times. But in reality, if
 
- 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 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 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 cannot turn a blind eye to the struggle for survival that has been faced by ordinary Palestinians who were not involved in
 
- The world cannot turn a blind eye to the struggle for survival that has been faced by ordinary Palestinians who were not involved in
 
- The world cannot turn a blind eye to the struggle for survival that has been faced by ordinary Palestinians who were not involved in
 
- Pete Hoeskstra says Donald Trump thinks Canadians are mean and nasty for boycotting American booze and travel. But for the first time in my
 
- Pete Hoeskstra says Donald Trump thinks Canadians are mean and nasty for boycotting American booze and travel. But for the first time in my
 
- Pete Hoeskstra says Donald Trump thinks Canadians are mean and nasty for boycotting American booze and travel. But for the first time in my
 
- The Conservative leader is having trouble getting support, especially from women, partly because he is seen to be too much of an attack dog.
 
- The Conservative leader is having trouble getting support, especially from women, partly because he is seen to be too much of an attack dog.
 
- The Conservative leader is having trouble getting support, especially from women, partly because he is seen to be too much of an attack dog.
 
- It is one thing for the Liberals to have won the election. It is another thing to confront the onslaught of misinformation that is
 
- It is one thing for the Liberals to have won the election. It is another thing to confront the onslaught of misinformation that is
 
- It is one thing for the Liberals to have won the election. It is another thing to confront the onslaught of misinformation that is
 
- Trump will definitely be pushing hard for dairy concessions but Carney cannot afford to cave on supply management.
 
								
											- Trump will definitely be pushing hard for dairy concessions but Carney cannot afford to cave on supply management.
 
- Trump will definitely be pushing hard for dairy concessions but Carney cannot afford to cave on supply management.
 
								
											- 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
 
								
											- OTTAWA—Brexiteer Boris Johnson is taking his country to the brink. Parliamentary chaos, left in his wake, is a reminder to all of us that
 
- OTTAWA—Brexiteer Boris Johnson is taking his country to the brink. Parliamentary chaos, left in his wake, is a reminder to all of us that
 
- OTTAWA—Brexiteer Boris Johnson is taking his country to the brink. Parliamentary chaos, left in his wake, is a reminder to all of us that
 
- OTTAWA—The broadcast debate rule makers need to take another look at their election work. By the current rules established for party leader participation, floor-crosser Lucien
 
- OTTAWA—The broadcast debate rule makers need to take another look at their election work. By the current rules established for party leader participation, floor-crosser Lucien
 
- OTTAWA—The broadcast debate rule makers need to take another look at their election work. By the current rules established for party leader participation, floor-crosser Lucien
 
- The gift that keeps on giving. Opposition parties are salivating at the summer fallout from the damning ethic commissioner‘s report into the prime minister’s
 
								
											- The gift that keeps on giving. Opposition parties are salivating at the summer fallout from the damning ethic commissioner‘s report into the prime minister’s
 
- The gift that keeps on giving. Opposition parties are salivating at the summer fallout from the damning ethic commissioner‘s report into the prime minister’s
 
								
											- OTTAWA—Guns are now a mental problem. So says American president Donald Trump, who continues to claim there is “no political appetite” for legislation governing the
 
								
											- OTTAWA—Guns are now a mental problem. So says American president Donald Trump, who continues to claim there is “no political appetite” for legislation governing the
 
- OTTAWA—Guns are now a mental problem. So says American president Donald Trump, who continues to claim there is “no political appetite” for legislation governing the
 
								
											- OTTAWA—In the heat of the SNC-Lavalin controversy, the government was slammed for claiming jobs may be at stake. Pundits attacked the statement that some
 
- OTTAWA—In the heat of the SNC-Lavalin controversy, the government was slammed for claiming jobs may be at stake. Pundits attacked the statement that some
 
- OTTAWA—In the heat of the SNC-Lavalin controversy, the government was slammed for claiming jobs may be at stake. Pundits attacked the statement that some
 
- OTTAWA—Just last week, the Samara Centre for Democracy denounced the Canadian nomination process as “uncompetitive and biased.” The organization released a study entitled “Party
 
								
											- OTTAWA—Just last week, the Samara Centre for Democracy denounced the Canadian nomination process as “uncompetitive and biased.” The organization released a study entitled “Party
 
- OTTAWA—Just last week, the Samara Centre for Democracy denounced the Canadian nomination process as “uncompetitive and biased.” The organization released a study entitled “Party
 
								
											- OTTAWA—Timing is everything in politics. And the lifespan of a political trajectory is about six months. Bluntly put, if the cabinet exit by Jody
 
- OTTAWA—Timing is everything in politics. And the lifespan of a political trajectory is about six months. Bluntly put, if the cabinet exit by Jody
 
- OTTAWA—Timing is everything in politics. And the lifespan of a political trajectory is about six months. Bluntly put, if the cabinet exit by Jody
 
- OTTAWA—Canada’s long-serving former chief justice of the Supreme Court, Beverley McLachlin, almost didn’t get that job. The first woman in Canadian history to hold
 
								
											- OTTAWA—Canada’s long-serving former chief justice of the Supreme Court, Beverley McLachlin, almost didn’t get that job. The first woman in Canadian history to hold
 
- OTTAWA—Canada’s long-serving former chief justice of the Supreme Court, Beverley McLachlin, almost didn’t get that job. The first woman in Canadian history to hold
 
								
											- 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