MBP Intelligence

Analyzing Alberta’s Upcoming Referendum Questions Last week Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced nine referendum questions for this October, ranging from immigration jurisdiction to Senate abolition, the largest single use of direct democracy in the province's history. For now, none of these questions deal with separation, though this

B.C.’s Budget 2026, Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, and the Supreme Court Tariff Shock 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

Coverage of BC's budget has fixated on the deficit number — but the growth-first initiatives buried in the document may matter more for business and industry than the headline fiscal figures Key Takeaways: * Media coverage has been singularly focused on BC's record deficit, but Alberta is about

MBP Intelligence endeavours to cover national politics, which means not just federal politics but also politics and policy developments at the provincial level. This week, MBP Intelligence turns its attention to Atlantic Canada, where a series of major energy developments are quietly reshaping the region’s economic and political trajectory,

Canada’s AI Strategy, Sovereignty, and the Commercialization Crossroads 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

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 attempts