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Canada should explore tokenized bond issuance to broaden its investor base, reduce concentration risk, and modernize its debt infrastructure at a time of rising global competition for capital. Key Takeaways:  * Canada's debt issuance model, while functional, is vulnerable to concentration risk. The current system relies on a small

Caught between escalating U.S. trade aggression, the accelerating transition to electric vehicles, and mounting production losses, the federal government faces enormous pressure to craft an industrial strategy that protects jobs, sustains manufacturing capacity, and positions the industry for long-term competitiveness.  Prime Minister Carney’s recently released auto strategy

Budget Season, Ontario’s Auto Anxiety, BC’s Debt Spike, and Ottawa’s Exchange Fund Debate 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

MBPI exclusive polling and economic data suggest the NDP government has both the fiscal room and political capital to chart a comfortable course to the next election. Key Takeaways:  * Manitoba's fiscal path is tight but credible. Budget 2025 projected a $794 million deficit with a plan to reach

The leadership race must answer a fundamental question: Which path to defeating Ford actually works? Key Takeaways: * The Ontario Liberal leadership race must decide between three strategic models: a two-step approach focused on incremental gains, consolidating the progressive vote to challenge Ford directly, or positioning as the “serious” party

Poilievre’s Leadership Review, Trump’s Shadow, and the Conservative Coalition Question 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

Poilievre is likely to come out of the leadership review with a comfortable result, and will need to move to doing what it takes to win the next election. The challenge remains variables largely beyond his control.  Key Takeaways:  * Poilievre is likely to have a comfortable result at the leadership