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In exclusive MBP Intelligence polling done with Pollara, we found that the vast majority of Canadians still need persuading on national interest projects Key Points:  * Most Canadians do not fall into the decisive “Builders” or “Process Followers” categories, they are instead “Persuadables” who sit in an uncertain and fluid middle.

“Get government out of the way” and the case for bold pro-market reforms will remain his calling card Key Points:  * Poilievre is now repeatedly and consistently using “get government out of the way” to make the case for pro-market reforms, and to present his alternative vision for governance.  * He applies

Don’t expect a grand bargain, instead expect a long dance  Key Points:  * A quick "Grand Bargain" between Alberta and Ottawa is unlikely. Instead, expect a "long dance" where Alberta may eventually accept a rising industrial carbon price. * Any significant agreement, particularly regarding pipeline projects, is

On Tuesday, MBP Intelligence offered some insights into what to expect from Budget 2025. Now that we've had the chance to fully digest the 493 page document, we have some key takeaways: * MEREDITH: Budget gives us clearer picture of Carney's fiscal approach and Carneynomics * BOESSENKOOL: A

The Budget and What It Actually Signals Listen on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music. In this episode Ben Woodfinden, Tyler Meredith, Ken Boessenkool, and Shannon Phillips unpack the new federal budget. They discuss * The economic outlook and why Canada avoided recession even as growth falls * Why this is a capital

Later today, the federal government will table Budget 2025, the first tabled by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. The last federal Budget was tabled in April 2024, eighteen months ago. A lot has changed since then.  This Budget will be a defining moment for the Carney government. We will

MBP Intelligence and Pollara asked Canadians how they feel about projects of national interest, and the results should surprise everyone, regardless of partisan stripe. National projects are all the rage right now, but MBP Intelligence is focused on digging beyond headlines and punditry and actually answering questions. That's

The frequent use of Section 107, and now Alberta’s use of the notwithstanding clause poses a fundamental challenge to collective bargaining, labour must consider what this means.  Key Points:  * The use of Section 107 and now the notwithstanding clause in Alberta threatens collective bargaining and could lead to increased

Carney is a market-based progressive, but what does this actually mean for our PM and defacto Chief Economist? Key Points: * Technology is a fundamental enabler of future prosperity and future public service delivery.  * Business experience and reorganization of the public service are critical elements of the macroeconomic agenda. * Attracting investment