insights
Resource Security Is National Security: The Price of Critical Mineral Independence
For decades, commodity prices, project economics, and access to capital have driven the development of new mines. Governments have supported resource development, but the private sector has generally driven investment decisions.
2026 Federal Budget
This afternoon in the House of Commons, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented the 2026 Budget “Masters of our own Destiny”, built around a central proposition from the government: that Canada must become more resilient, more competitive, and more self-reliant in an era of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
Ontario’s PULSE Report and Buy Ontario Considerations
Earlier today Ontario Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce released the long-awaited Panel on Utility Leadership and Service Excellence (PULSE) report, setting out 10 recommendations to strengthen Ontario’s electricity distribution sector.
What a Parti Québécois Government Means for Businesses
The swearing-in of Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and his lean Cabinet represents more than a change in government. For businesses, the arrival of the Parti Québécois signals a shift in how the state will select its interventions, assess projects, and define the benefits expected for Quebec. The government intends to take a more targeted approach while remaining heavily involved in sectors it considers strategic.
Quebec Election 2026: What a PQ Minority Government Means
The Parti Québécois (PQ) has returned to power and will form Quebec’s next government under Premier-elect Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. With 59 of 127 seats and 28% of the popular vote, the PQ secured a significant victory, albeit one that comes with clear parliamentary constraints.
