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2025 Policy Wrap-Up and What to Watch in 2026 In this year-end episode, Ben Woodfinden is joined by Ken Boessenkool, Tyler Meredith, and Shannon Phillips for a wide-ranging policy roundtable reflecting on the most consequential, overlooked, and misguided policy developments of 2025, alongside a forward-looking discussion of what to watch

The signing of the MOU was just the beginning of a complicated series of negotiations with rapidly approaching deadlines – how these negotiations play out will be a defining story next year Key takeaways:  * The MOU sets a stringent timeline for crucial climate agreements, including carbon pricing and methane equivalency, both

As we approach Christmas, MBP Intelligence has gathered some reflections on an eventful 2025, and some early thoughts looking towards 2026. A programming note: MBP Intelligence will be taking a short break over Christmas, and returning the week of January 5th. You'll still get our Thursday essay and

Energy MOU, Carbon Pricing Battles and the Future of Canadian Energy Politics 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

While much punditry has focused on Steven Guilbeault's departure, what has been less discussed is how Marc Miller's return to Cabinet establishes him as Canada's central tech regulator, unifying fragmented digital policy efforts to confront complex online challenges.  Key Points: * A recent cabinet shuffle

MBP Intelligence examines the state of the Canadian housing policy landscape, and asks what’s working and what’s missing right now.  Today, MBP Intelligence examines the contemporary housing policy landscape in Canada. All our contributors agree and acknowledge the scale and seriousness of our housing crisis, but offer different

Energy MOU, Carbon Pricing Battles and the Future of Canadian Energy Politics 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