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The MBP Intelligence Briefing gets past the headlines into the policy shaping Canada: the legislation, the budgets, the regulatory decisions, and the politics driving them. Completely free and completely ad-free. Hosted by Shannon Phillips, the show features weekly conversations with Ken Boessenkool, Tyler Meredith, and Ben Woodfinden, along with monthly guests bringing a fresh perspective from business, media, or public policy. The panel comes at this from across the political spectrum: Liberal, Conservative, and NDP, because politics is partisan, and policy doesn't get made in a vacuum. No punditry. Just the read from people who've written policy, not just commented on it, from cabinet tables, platform rooms, and comms shops. Expect roundtable discussions that break down what a policy actually does, not just what it's called, and in-depth interviews on the fiscal, trade, and regulatory decisions shaping business and government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago

    MBP Intelligence Briefing: Pacific Link Pipeline, Federal Budget & Canada’s Election Season

    This week on the MBP Intelligence Briefing, Shannon Phillips is joined by Ken Boessenkool and Tyler Meredith for a wide-ranging discussion on the Pacific Link Pipeline and LNG investment, the choices facing Ottawa ahead of the federal budget, and a busy election season in Alberta, Quebec and British Columbia. In this episode: • Pacific Link Pipeline & Alberta: Ottawa’s designation of the Pacific Link Pipeline as a project of national interest, how a 35–43.7 billion publicly backed pipeline could be financed, the risks to Alberta and Ottawa, CCUS and royalty questions, and whether expanding pipeline capacity can help diversify Canadian energy exports beyond the United States. The panel also looks at what the announcement means for Alberta’s October 19 referendum and the national unity debate. • Federal Budget: What Ottawa needs to balance as it prepares its next budget, from investment and competitiveness to affordability and rising borrowing costs. The panel looks at Canada’s changing interest-rate environment, the pressures created by higher yields, and why increasingly attractive risk-free returns could make it harder to unlock the private investment Canada needs. • Election Season: With voters heading to the polls in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia, the panel looks at which results could matter most to Ottawa. They discuss the changing political landscape in Quebec, the implications of Alberta’s referendum, what a change of government in B.C. could mean for federal-provincial relations, and the potential consequences for upcoming health-transfer negotiations. The MBP Intelligence Briefing is completely free to listen to and watch, and completely ad-free. Subscribe wherever you listen or watch, and share the show with someone who follows Canadian politics and public policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MBP Intelligence Briefing: Pacific Link Pipeline, Federal Budget & Canada’s Election Season

  2. Sep 26

    MBP Intelligence Briefing Relaunched - Now Free & Ad-Free: This Week - Labour Reform, Airports & the BC Election

    MBP Intelligence Briefing has relaunched with a new format, now completely free to listen to and watch, and completely ad-free. This week, Shannon Phillips is joined by Ken Boessenkool and Tyler Meredith for a wide-ranging discussion of the federal government’s new labour legislation, the future of Canada’s largest airports and the newly called BC election. In this episode: Labour Reform: The government’s proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code, new guardrails around Section 107 and back-to-work intervention, and what the changes mean for organized labour, employers and future labour disputes.Canada’s Airports: Ottawa’s plan to open Canada’s largest airports to private investment, the role Canadian pension funds could play, what it could mean for airport fees and public revenue, and the challenge of getting accountability and regulation right.B.C. Election: The rapidly changing political landscape as British Columbians head to an October election, the challenges facing David Eby and the B.C. Conservatives, and how affordability, Donald Trump and the federal government could shape the campaign.MBP Intelligence Briefing is now completely free to listen to and watch, and no ads. Subscribe wherever you listen or watch, and share the show with someone who follows Canadian politics and public policy. If you're interested in working with us, visit https://lnk.to/MBPIBriefingPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MBP Intelligence Briefing Relaunched - Now Free & Ad-Free: This Week - Labour Reform, Airports & the BC Election

  3. Sep 18

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – Canada’s Investment Summit, Europe and Parliament’s Return

    Ben Woodfinden is joined by Ken Boessenkool and Tyler Meredith for a wide-ranging discussion of Canada’s investment push, its evolving relationship with Europe and what to watch as Parliament returns. In this episode: Canada Investment Summit: The government’s first Canada Investment Summit, the new “mega deduction,” major investment commitments and whether they can translate into real capital and new projects.Canada and Europe: The push for a closer relationship with the European Union, what “associate membership” could actually mean and the opportunities and challenges of deeper economic, regulatory and defence cooperation.Parliament Returns: What to watch as MPs return to Ottawa, from shifting dynamics inside the Liberal and Conservative caucuses to upcoming legislation and the government’s fiscal agenda. YouTube Video Credits: CBC News, CTV News, Global News, 4K Films By Adnan, Videoscape, Pierre Poilievre, balcony et-al, Luis Vega, Shape Properties, GommeBlog, Exploring Stunning Landscapes From Above, Motion Array Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – Canada’s Investment Summit, Europe and Parliament’s Return

  4. Sep 11

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – Canada–U.S. Trade War, Quebec Election and B.C. Conservative Chaos (Free Version)

    Ben Woodfinden is joined by Ken Boessenkool and Shannon Phillips for a wide-ranging discussion of the biggest political developments across Canada, from the escalating Canada–U.S. trade war to the Quebec election campaign and growing turmoil inside the B.C. Conservative Party. In This Episode: Canada–U.S. Trade War: What comes next after the collapse of trade negotiations, escalating tariffs and a fundamental shift in the Canada–U.S. relationship.Quebec Election: The changing dynamics of the campaign, the resurgence of the CAQ, the Parti Québécois challenge and the possibility of an unpredictable five-way race.B.C. Politics: The turmoil inside the B.C. Conservative Party, the departure of multiple MLAs, Carolyn Finley’s upcoming by-election and whether the political instability could create an opening for the B.C. NDP.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 with MBP partners Ken Boessenkool, Tyler Meredith, and Shannon Phillips, along with a monthly guest bringing fresh perspective from business, media, or public policy. Listeners can expect a mix of roundtable discussions unpacking the week’s biggest developments and in-depth interviews exploring emerging ideas and long-term trends. From fiscal outlooks and trade strategy to the forces influencing governance, regulation, and public life, each episode delivers context and clarity rooted in real experience inside government, policy, and politics. This is your exclusive MBP Intelligence Briefing, context, clarity, and strategy for Canada’s evolving political economy. You’re listening to the first 10 minutes of this week’s episode, the full one-hour roundtable is now available exclusively to members of MBP Intelligence. Want the Full Episode? Become a member to unlock: The full, ad-free weekly MBP Intelligence Briefing podcast (1-hour roundtable)Exclusive reports, policy briefings, and member newslettersInvitations to private discussions and eventsAccess to a growing community of policymakers, business leaders, and thinkers shaping the national conversation Join MBP Intelligence here:⁠ https://mbpolicy.com/intelligence/⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – Canada–U.S. Trade War, Quebec Election and B.C. Conservative Chaos (Free Version)

  5. Aug 24

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – Canada–U.S. Trade War, CUSMA and What Comes Next

    In this week's special edition of the MBP Intelligence Briefing, Ben Woodfinden is joined by Diamond Isinger, trade expert, policy strategist and Fellow at the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, along with Ken Boessenkool and Tyler Meredith, for an in-depth discussion of the escalating Canada–U.S. trade war following the collapse of negotiations with the Trump administration. The panel begins with Prime Minister Carney’s decision to suspend negotiations and walk away from a potential agreement rather than accept significant last-minute U.S. demands. With new Section 338 tariffs now in effect and Canada preparing dollar-for-dollar retaliation, they examine what went wrong at the negotiating table, whether the United States remains a credible negotiating partner, and why the current trade fight could become a prolonged conflict. The conversation then turns to the future of CUSMA and whether the agreement still offers Canada meaningful protection as the United States increasingly acts outside its existing trade commitments. They discuss how Canada should retaliate, what support affected businesses and workers may need, and why trade diversification and new international investment relationships are becoming increasingly important. Finally, the panel considers the broader implications for Canadian sovereignty. If Washington is seeking to restrict Canada’s ability to negotiate trade agreements with other countries, they argue, the dispute is no longer simply about tariffs—it raises fundamental questions about Canada’s economic independence and its ability to pursue its own relationships around the world. In this episode, they discuss: Why Prime Minister Carney walked away from the latest Canada–U.S. trade negotiations.Whether last-minute U.S. demands reveal a deeper problem with Washington as a negotiating partner.What the new Section 338 tariffs and Canada’s planned retaliation mean for the escalating trade war.Whether CUSMA still provides Canada with meaningful protection and preferential access to the U.S. market.How Canada can design targeted tariff and non-tariff retaliation that creates political and economic pressure in the United States.What support Canadian businesses and workers may need if the trade war becomes prolonged.Why trade diversification and new investment relationships are becoming increasingly important.What potential U.S. restrictions on Canada’s relationships with other trading partners could mean for Canadian sovereignty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – Canada–U.S. Trade War, CUSMA and What Comes Next

  6. Aug 13

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – Tariffs, Wildfires and Canada’s Political Summer

    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 with MBP partners Ken Boessenkool, Tyler Meredith, and Shannon Phillips, along with a monthly guest bringing fresh perspective from business, media, or public policy. Listeners can expect a mix of roundtable discussions unpacking the week’s biggest developments and in-depth interviews exploring emerging ideas and long-term trends. From fiscal outlooks and trade strategy to the forces influencing governance, regulation, and public life, each episode delivers context and clarity rooted in real experience inside government, policy, and politics. This is your exclusive MBP Intelligence Briefing, context, clarity, and strategy for Canada’s evolving political economy. You’re listening to the first 10 minutes of this week’s episode, the full one-hour roundtable is now available exclusively to members of MBP Intelligence. Want the Full Episode? Become a member to unlock: The full, ad-free weekly MBP Intelligence Briefing podcast (1-hour roundtable)Exclusive reports, policy briefings, and member newslettersInvitations to private discussions and eventsAccess to a growing community of policymakers, business leaders, and thinkers shaping the national conversationJoin MBP Intelligence here: https://mbpolicy.com/intelligence/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – Tariffs, Wildfires and Canada’s Political Summer

  7. Aug 7

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – The Infrastructure Financing Crisis with Ben Dachis (Free Version)

    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 with MBP partners Ken Boessenkool, Tyler Meredith, and Shannon Phillips, along with a monthly guest bringing fresh perspective from business, media, or public policy. Listeners can expect a mix of roundtable discussions unpacking the week’s biggest developments and in-depth interviews exploring emerging ideas and long-term trends. From fiscal outlooks and trade strategy to the forces influencing governance, regulation, and public life, each episode delivers context and clarity rooted in real experience inside government, policy, and politics. This is your exclusive MBP Intelligence Briefing, context, clarity, and strategy for Canada’s evolving political economy. You’re listening to the first 10 minutes of this week’s episode, the full one-hour roundtable is now available exclusively to members of MBP Intelligence. Want the Full Episode? Become a member to unlock: The full, ad-free weekly MBP Intelligence Briefing podcast (1-hour roundtable)Exclusive reports, policy briefings, and member newslettersInvitations to private discussions and eventsAccess to a growing community of policymakers, business leaders, and thinkers shaping the national conversationJoin MBP Intelligence here: https://mbpolicy.com/intelligence/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – The Infrastructure Financing Crisis with Ben Dachis (Free Version)

  8. Jul 31

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – Iran, China, Oil Markets, and Canada's Energy Opportunity (Complimentary)

    In this week's MBP Intelligence Briefing, Ben Woodfinden and Ken Boessenkool welcome back commodity economist Rory Johnston to the podcast, founder of Commodity Context, to unpack one of the most significant developments in global energy markets in decades. The discussion begins with the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints—and why many analysts believed oil prices were headed toward US$200 per barrel. Rory explains why that prediction never materialized, revealing the surprising role China played in stabilizing global markets through an unprecedented collapse in crude oil imports and what may be the use of vast underground strategic oil reserves hidden from public view. The panel explores how Saudi Arabia, Russia, China and the United States have all influenced the current energy landscape, why global oil markets remain far more fragile than many realize, and how geopolitical instability is permanently changing investor perceptions of energy security. Finally, the conversation turns to Canada. Could this crisis strengthen the case for new pipelines? Should governments—not private industry—be responsible for strategic energy infrastructure? And what role could Canada play as one of the world's most reliable democratic energy suppliers in an increasingly unstable world? In this episode, they discuss: The ongoing Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz crisisWhy analysts expected oil to reach US$200 per barrelHow China prevented a global energy shockChina's mysterious underground strategic oil reservesThe collapse of Chinese crude importsRussia's refinery outages and their impact on global fuel suppliesWhether geopolitical risk has permanently changed oil marketsWhy Canada may be entering a new era for pipeline developmentThe strategic value of energy infrastructure beyond simple economicsWhat higher geopolitical risk means for Canadian energy exportsOn the Strait of Hormuz CrisisJohnston: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz represented the largest oil supply disruption in modern history, removing roughly 13 million barrels per day from global markets almost overnight.Roundtable: While many expected oil prices to spike above US$200 per barrel, the anticipated global energy crisis never fully materialized.Johnston: Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline provided an important release valve, allowing millions of barrels per day to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and reducing some of the market shock.Roundtable: Although oil prices remained below worst-case forecasts, the geopolitical risk surrounding global energy supplies has fundamentally changed. On China's Hidden RoleJohnston: China's crude oil imports fell by an astonishing 5–6 million barrels per day, one of the largest demand swings ever recorded.Johnston: One of the leading theories is that Beijing has quietly relied on enormous underground strategic petroleum reserves that cannot be tracked using satellite imagery.Roundtable: China's lack of transparency has become one of the biggest challenges for global energy analysts attempting to forecast future oil markets.Johnston: The global oil market is now heavily dependent on decisions made inside Beijing—decisions that remain largely hidden from public view.On Pipeline DevelopmentJohnston: Existing pipeline corridors offer lower-cost expansion opportunities, but entirely new export routes may provide Canada with much greater strategic flexibility.Roundtable: The discussion around pipelines has shifted from environmental politics toward energy security, economic resilience, and international competitiveness.Johnston: Infrastructure that appears underutilized during normal periods can become invaluable during geopolitical crises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MBP Intelligence Briefing – Iran, China, Oil Markets, and Canada's Energy Opportunity (Complimentary)
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The MBP Intelligence Briefing gets past the headlines into the policy shaping Canada: the legislation, the budgets, the regulatory decisions, and the politics driving them. Completely free and completely ad-free. Hosted by Shannon Phillips, the show features weekly conversations with Ken Boessenkool, Tyler Meredith, and Ben Woodfinden, along with monthly guests bringing a fresh perspective from business, media, or public policy. The panel comes at this from across the political spectrum: Liberal, Conservative, and NDP, because politics is partisan, and policy doesn't get made in a vacuum. No punditry. Just the read from people who've written policy, not just commented on it, from cabinet tables, platform rooms, and comms shops. Expect roundtable discussions that break down what a policy actually does, not just what it's called, and in-depth interviews on the fiscal, trade, and regulatory decisions shaping business and government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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