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In the first of a multi-part series, Tyler Meredith explains and dissects the fundamentals of “Carneynomics.” Part One examines Carney’s revival of fiscal rules.  Key Points:  * Based on the “golden rule” borrowed from the UK, Carney’s goal is to change the composition of spending rather than just the

Beyond the politics, which are good for all involved, is another export pipeline a good idea?  Key Points:  * Pipeline battles are good politics for everyone, not just Premier Smith. The NDP government of David Eby can now make its own credible pro-development argument, unlike a decade ago.  * Lacking a clear

Budget Changes, Pipeline Politics, and the State of Canada's Auto Sector Listen on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music. In this episode of MBP Intelligence Briefing, Ben Woodfinden, Tyler Meredith, Ken Boessenkool and Shannon Phillips discuss: * Changes to the timing and presentation of the upcoming Federal Budget (1:08)

With opposition parties holding the balance of power, parliamentary committees will become the real testing ground for whether the government can push through its agenda.  Key Points: * No NDP presence on committees means the opposition will control committees if they work together, with the Bloc acting as committee kingmakers.   * The

By a process of (political) elimination, provincial tax collection will end up as the default referendum option Key Points: * Most of the actual policy changes proposed by the Alberta Next Panel are unpopular. * The most likely proposal that will end up on a referendum ballot is provincial income tax collection.

If Canada is going to survive and thrive in this new era we must start acting like the world has changed, because it has.  Key Points:  * Trump 2.0 is proving far more capable at implementing his agenda than Trump 1.0, and is facing minimal opposition.  * Trump’s agenda

POTUS, PBO, Party leadership and Parliament: The first MBP Intelligence Briefing Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music. In the inaugural episode of MBP Intelligence Briefing, Director of MBP Intelligence Ben Woodfinden talks with Ken Boessenkool, Tyler Meredith and Shannon Phillips to get their insights into: * The ongoing trade

Every week, the partners and advisors at Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips will give clients a taste of what we’re reading, listening to and watching that we think is worth your attention and should get you thinking:

Not all polls are created equally. Know how to read them and what to look for to cut through the noise Key Points: * Reading a poll correctly requires knowing something about the way the poll was constructed. * The way the poll was conducted matters and will tell you about poll