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Quebec in Transition — CAQ Collapse, PQ Surge, and the Battle for the Middle 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,

MEREDITH: Canada’s muscle of charitable giving is weak and increasingly unequal. How we can change that and build Canada Strong.   Canada's charitable sector is becoming more dependent on fewer donors, more detached from communities, and more exposed to the political risks that come with concentrated wealth. It

This weekend the Coalition Avenir Québec picked a new leader and Premier, with Christine Fréchette beating Bernard Drainville. Quebec’s political landscape is in flux, with lots of moving pieces in recent months, and a provincial election scheduled for October 2026.  This week, MBP’s contributors assess the state of

Polling Stability, Liberal Surge, and the Trump Factor in Canadian 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 series

Consumer sentiment has turned decisively toward domestic wines, but the structural barriers that have long hamstrung Canadian producers haven't moved an inch, and the window to fix them is short. Key Takeaways: * The buy-Canadian wave has produced a dramatic shift in consumer behaviour. Ontario Craft Wineries reports

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