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The Big 6: Priorities in BC Budget 2023

The Big 6: Priorities in BC Budget 2023

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Feb 28, 2023 Today’s BC Budget is the first for Premier Eby and Finance Minister Katrine Conroy. Since becoming Premier in the fall, Eby has shown he is more committed to investing in services than running surpluses –continuing to spend last year’s $5.7-billion...
5 Things to Know: New ONDP Leader, Marit Stiles

5 Things to Know: New ONDP Leader, Marit Stiles

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On Saturday, February 4, Marit Stiles was confirmed as the new leader of the Ontario NDP and Leader of the Opposition. She was acclaimed through an uncontested race and will carry the NDP banner in the 2025 provincial election. Currently, she is the leader in the best...
Reflections on Poilievre’s Victory

Reflections on Poilievre’s Victory

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In the aftermath of Saturday’s decisive Conservative Party leadership victory by Pierre Poilievre, Counsel brings you analysis from two of our Senior Vice Presidents. First, John Delacourt shares his views on Poilievre’s victory speech. Then, Michael Ras reflects on...
Eventful Parliamentary Session Foretells Fireworks to Come

Eventful Parliamentary Session Foretells Fireworks to Come

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Last week, Parliament adjourned for the summer, concluding a busy spring session filled with new and revived legislation, an unprecedented Liberal-NDP confidence and supply agreement, and a fractious CPC leadership race. Set against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine,...
Ford Builds a Team to Get It Done

Ford Builds a Team to Get It Done

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On June 2, 2022, Premier Doug Ford was re-elected along with 82 other PC MPPs to a strong majority mandate. Since the election, the Premier has contemplated how best to deploy this team of talent and, this morning, he revealed his choices.    It’s a tough job crafting...