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Ontario’s Fiscal Picture, Tariff Turmoil and the Future of Provincial Power The MBP Intelligence Briefing delivers exclusive, insider insight into the policies, decisions, and dynamics shaping Canada’s political and economic landscape. Hosted by Ben Woodfinden, Director of MBP Intelligence and Senior Advisor at Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips, the

The Canada Development Investment Corporation is becoming a Crown Corporation, and the way it operates is going to change. This matters for companies and financial negotiations with the federal government.   Key points: * In the past, CDEV operated largely out of sight, and this was by design. It operated as a

British Columbia is a key player in pipeline politics, so what does this mean for David Eby and his province? Key points: * Despite opposing the removal of the tanker ban, the Eby government is aggressively pursuing large-scale resource development, including LNG and critical minerals, coupled with regulatory reforms. * The strength

Provincial Volatility, Referendums & Resource Politics Across Canada The MBP Intelligence Briefing delivers exclusive, insider insight into the policies, decisions, and dynamics shaping Canada’s political and economic landscape. Hosted by Ben Woodfinden, Director of MBP Intelligence and Senior Advisor at Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips, the series features weekly conversations

Tearing down interprovincial barriers may be all the rage, but provincial level barriers actually serve some important roles in local and distinct provincial economies Key Takeaways:  * Interprovincial trade barriers can be a necessary tool for provinces to nurture nascent local industries, create jobs, and foster long-term economic development, even if

National Projects, Pipelines and a Precarious Parliament Listen on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music. The MBP Intelligence Briefing delivers exclusive, insider insight into the policies, decisions, and dynamics shaping Canada’s political and economic landscape. Hosted by Ben Woodfinden, Director of MBP Intelligence and Senior Advisor at Meredith Boessenkool &