In a speech to Liberal caucus Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau challenged his team to “meet the moment” with the return of the House of Commons after a six-week holiday break. There are a lot of moments to meet with high interest rates, inflation, and talk of… Continue Reading As Parliament resumes, Liberals prepare to “Meet the Moment”
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In this new policy paper, the StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy looks at the latest data on the financial resilience of Canadian households. We examine the role that professional financial planning can play in improving the resilience of low- and middle-income Canadians. Financial planners are… Continue Reading Planning for Resilience
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On December 9, the Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, unveiled Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy. The purpose of the Strategy is to “increase the supply of responsibly sourced critical minerals and support the development of domestic and global value chains for the green economy.” What do… Continue Reading Canada’s New Critical Minerals Strategy
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It’s official. Marit Stiles will take over for Andrea Horwath as leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party in spring 2023. The second term Davenport MPP was the only candidate to meet the party’s leadership race requirements by the December 5, 2022 deadline. Stiles faces a confirmation… Continue Reading Marit Stiles Takes Charge of Ontario’s NDP
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Amid tense education worker contract negotiations, sweeping housing and planning policy changes, and a continued spotlight on the pressures faced by the healthcare system post-pandemic, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released the first Fall Economic Statement (FES) of the Ford government’s second mandate. The FES marks the first… Continue Reading Ford Projects Stability in Fall Economic Statement Despite Economic Challenges
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“Canada cannot avoid the global slowdown to come” –Hon. Chrystia Freeland Over the last seven years Canada has been pounded by global events that defied any crystal ball. Britain leaving the EU, Donald Trump’s threat to free trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, run away… Continue Reading Canada’s Fall Economic Statement 2022: Stormy with a Chance of Recession
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Listen: StrategyCorp Principal Sabine Matheson and Vice President Aidan Grove-White discuss the changes on Intended Consequences. Executive Summary With the stated aim of reducing the cost, time and red tape associated with constructing housing as well as building 1.5 million new homes by 2032, the Government of… Continue Reading Breaking Down Ontario’s New Housing Changes
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Listen: StrategyCorp Vice Presidents Garry Keller and Elan Harper discuss the implications of the election on Intended Consequences. Alberta’s political scene received a shake-up tonight with the election of Danielle Smith as Leader of the United Conservative Party and Premier Designate, replacing outgoing Premier Jason Kenney. Smith… Continue Reading Danielle Smith Elected UCP Leader and Premier of Alberta
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Le français suit Despite a campaign that was sometimes bumpy, Quebec Premier and Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) Leader François Legault handily won re-election with a “super majority” of 90 of 125 seats in Quebec’s National Assembly (at time of writing), including 41% of the popular vote. Four… Continue Reading Quebec Election: Francois Legault Wins CAQ Super Majority
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After a tumultuous summer, the House of Commons returns to kick-off the fall sitting. While the House was previously scheduled to begin sitting on September 19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a National Day of Mourning to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Even… Continue Reading House of Commons Returns: What to Expect Fall 2022
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