MBP Intelligence

The government has a geopolitical vision for the Arctic that goes beyond questions around economic development. Expect the Arctic to get more focus than ever before. Key Points:  * The inclusion Arctic Economic and Security Corridor as a future major project under consideration is less about domestic or economic considerations, and

The Fight for Canada's Auto Sector and Our Industrial Future Listen on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music. In this episode Ben Woodfinden and Shannon Phillips talk with National President of UNIFOR Lana Payne and discuss: * Stellantis, subsidies and Trump Pressure 03:02:18 * Government Tools and Leverage 05:

Carney was undoubtedly shaped by his time as Governor of the Bank of England, and we’ve already seen evidence that Carneynomics borrows from his UK experience. To get ahead of any potential changes, it’s worth asking, “What does the UK do?” Key Points:  * Mark Carney’s UK experience

Poilievre is looking to keep his advantage and control of the housing narrative by updating his diagnosis of the problem to reflect the “next Liberal housing crisis.”  Key Points: * Housing is a key concern for Poilievre’s new coalition. His path to the PMO involves keeping this coalition together, and

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

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

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.