Manitoba Heads to the Polls
On October 3, Manitoba will hold a provincial election, with 57 seats…
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A three-person race in the heart of Quebec City
Things change fast in Quebec politics. The upcoming by-election in the Jean-Talon…
Big City Problems: Toronto’s issues impact federal and Ontario politics
After 144 days, Toronto again has a full-time Mayor. Former NDP MP…
Government agenda at the adjournment of the National Assembly at a glance
The National Assembly adjourned on June 9, a welcome break at the…
Ripples of Progress: The soft launch of the Canada Water Agency and its incoming impact on national water policy
As heatwaves and wildfire season have now arrived across much of Canada,…
Close, but not quite: Short reflections on Alberta’s election
“Alberta re-elects the Conservatives” may rank as one of Canada’s more predictable…
Alberta’s Tumultuous Campaign Kicks Off
Over less than a decade, Alberta’s provincial elections have gone from the…
Pulling in Different Directions: Fiscal Policy After the Pandemic
The spring is traditionally Budget season in Canada, both in Ottawa and…
High voltage debate looming at the National Assembly
There was a spark during the election when François Legault proposed to…
A Look Ahead at Federal-Provincial Relations in 2023
With the first month of 2023 now off and running, the Government…
Getting It Done: Looking Ahead at 2023 in Ontario
The legislative calendar in Ontario starts slowly in 2023, but that in…
Government of Canada’s Critical Mineral Strategy
The government has been making big moves in the critical mineral sector…
Reflections on Canada’s role at COP27
COP 27, the United Nations annual climate conference, officially wrapped up this…
5 good communications practices to successfully manage a cyberattack
The past two years have accelerated the transition to a work-from-home culture…
Questions for the new Tory leader
The Conservatives are hoping third time’s the charm when it comes to…
Quebec Election: Behind a Dominant Party, a Changing Political Landscape
The 2022 Quebec election will officially kick off on Sunday. The vote…
The Clean Fuel Regulations Are Here. What Do They Mean for Canada’s Green Economy and Net-Zero Landscape?
Just about six years in the making, Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR)…
A look at key legislation for businesses as the National Assembly rose for the last time before the elections
The National Assembly rose for the summer on June 10, the last…
Five Takeaways from the National Arts & Culture Summit
From May 2nd to 4th 2022, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo…
Ontario Votes 2022
Cutting income tax for Ontarians earning less than $50,000 a year, $1…
Reviewing the government’s climate approach one year after its enhanced net-zero commitments
Earth Day 2022 marks an important milestone for Canada. Only one year…
Arts and Culture in Budget 2022
Following back-to-back years of COVID response budgets from the Government of Canada…
Budget 2022’s Policy, Program and Legislative Reviews
Last week, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland…
Primer on Canada-UK Trade: 4 Things to Keep in Mind as the Bilateral Negotiations Unfold
After months of behind-the-scenes work, negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)…
A Look at Some of the Lesser-Known Measures for Businesses in the Quebec Budget
The one-time payment of $500 to every adult earning $100,000 or less…
Conservative Leadership Race Begins to Take Shape
The Conservative Party of Canada’s third leadership race in five years is…
The Québec Government’s New Economic Vision: Priorities for the Final Year
Québec Premier François Legault presented his government’s new economic vision on November…
COP26, the First Chance to Talk Global Climate Since the Pandemic Began
While COVID-19 forced governments, businesses, and civil society to focus on emergency…
Note on the November 23rd Speech from the Throne
The first days of the 44th Parliament began through a series of well-established steps and procedures. On Tuesday…