MBP Intelligence

When forced to choose between affordability and climate policy, voters prioritize affordability. Emissions reduction policy has to be designed with this in mind.  Key points:  * The Trump threat has forced the Carney government to shift course from the Trudeau era on many fronts, and nowhere is this clearer than on

After last week's announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federal government and the Government of Alberta, we assembled the MBP Intelligence team to break down what it all means. Today: * MEREDITH: The MOU’s success or failure lies in clean power   * BOESSENKOOL: MOU leaves open

Ontario’s Fiscal Picture, Tariff Turmoil and the Future of Provincial Power 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

The Canada Development Investment Corporation is becoming a Crown Corporation, and the way it operates is going to change. This matters for companies and financial negotiations with the federal government.   Key points: * In the past, CDEV operated largely out of sight, and this was by design. It operated as a

British Columbia is a key player in pipeline politics, so what does this mean for David Eby and his province? Key points: * Despite opposing the removal of the tanker ban, the Eby government is aggressively pursuing large-scale resource development, including LNG and critical minerals, coupled with regulatory reforms. * The strength

Provincial Volatility, Referendums & Resource Politics Across Canada 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

Tearing down interprovincial barriers may be all the rage, but provincial level barriers actually serve some important roles in local and distinct provincial economies Key Takeaways:  * Interprovincial trade barriers can be a necessary tool for provinces to nurture nascent local industries, create jobs, and foster long-term economic development, even if