Insight
Doug Ford’s Implausible Three-Peat
This remains a race for second. Doug Ford and the PC Party of Ontario are close to pulling off a historic three-peat not seen in Ontario for decades....
BC Legislature Resumes: Eby Sharpens Focus on Economy and Trade Security
New Session Offers Change, Opportunity, and Risk for David Eby After a break following the provincial election, the BC Legislature will spring forward...
Don’t Squander the Rare Chance to Fix Internal Trade in Canada
By Deron Bilous, Senior Vice President, former Alberta Minister of Economic Development and Trade The threat of tariffs from Canada’s largest trading...
Ontario Election: Tariff Timeout
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan was once asked what the most troubling problem of his prime ministership was. “Events, my dear boy, events,” was...
Trump Backs Down on Tariff Threat – for 30 Days
Following a frantic week of diplomacy by Canadian officials, US President Trump has delayed the implementation of the 25% tariff package by one month. ...
A New Tariff in Town – Updated Afternoon of 01/31/25
5:05PM EST UPDATE Trump made statements in the oval office this afternoon following his meeting with NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang. Trump stated that he...
Alberta’s Heritage Fund Plan: A Preview of a Tight Budget?
Premier Danielle Smith’s government has announced a vision to shore up the province’s finances long-term by growing the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust...
And They’re Off: Counsel’s 3 Keys Shaping the 2025 Ontario Election
We get it. Elections are unsettling: they’re often unpredictable, always disruptive and endlessly intoxicating for the political watchers among us. ...
Matthew Gardner Joins Counsel’s Growing Manitoba Team
Counsel is excited to welcome Matthew Gardner as a Winnipeg-based Consultant to Counsel’s expanding Manitoba team. Prior to joining Counsel, Matthew...