MBP Intelligence

The first quarter of 2026 is now over, and was supposed to clarify things. Instead it complicated them. Markets are shrugging off the most uncertain policy environment in a decade, Canada’s trade diversification is real but reshaping our leverage with the Americans, and the gap between aggregate economic indicators

NDP Leadership Fallout, Labour Strategy, and Political Realignment 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 conversations

A separatist fringe has captured the UCP membership, and Premier Smith's path forward depends on satisfying them, even if most Albertans don't want separation. Key Takeaways: * Separatists claim to have met the 177,000 signature threshold a month early, but even if they fail formally, UCP

Avi Lewis won the federal NDP leadership on Sunday in Winnipeg with a decisive first-ballot victory, capturing 56 per cent of the vote (39,734 votes out of 70,930 cast). Heather McPherson finished second with 29 per cent, followed by Tanille Johnston (7%), Rob Ashton (6%), and Tony McQuail

An analysis of 2,355 pre-budget submissions over three years reveals that AI engagement among policy stakeholders is growing fast but remains far too thin and too narrowly focused on competitiveness. Key Takeaways: * AI mentions in pre-budget submissions have surged from 3.4% in 2023 to 15.1% in 2025,

Budgets, Poilievre on Rogan, and the Global Oil 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 Boessenkool & Phillips, the series features weekly

AI is reshaping how associations, GR firms, and political practitioners do their work. But the disruption looks different depending on where you sit. Artificial intelligence is the subject of relentless hype, but for those working in and around government — associations, GR consultants, lobbyists, political practitioners — the practical question is more