Intended Consequences

After a busy summer where housing, the cost of living and wildfires dominated headlines, Members of Parliament will return for the fall sitting on September 18 th . StrategyCorp has you covered on everything you need to know about how the summer played out for each party and what to expect this fall. Andrew Steele, Garry Keller and Nasha Brownridge discuss what the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP...

StrategyCorp partnered with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce to host a live webinar on housing in Atlantic Canada. Amid rising prices, this timely event looked at innovative solutions and the role of the three levels of government in tackling the housing crisis in the Atlantic provinces. Moderated by the CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, Krista Ross, this special episode brought toget...

As countries around the world strive to reduce carbon emissions, every industry must adapt. In the transportation sector, electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly popular among consumers. However, electrifying other means of transportation is significantly more complicated and will require ambitious innovation. In this latest episode, we look at the aviation sector and how it can do its part in th...

Following the result of the 2023 Alberta election which saw the UCP re-elected with a reduced majority, the StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy was pleased to host an impressive panel that discussed the re-election of the UCP with a reduced majority and what comes next for the UCP, the NDP, Albertans and businesses.  With opening remarks from StrategyCorp's Alberta practice lead El...

"Innovation" is a buzzword in policy and financial circles. Every business wants to be innovative and every government strives to stimulate innovation in order to support economic growth. In this episode, we look at innovation in the Canadian context with the President of the Council of Canadian Innovators, Benjamin Bergen. We discuss the state of innovation policy and some of the key tools the fe...

StrategyCorp continues its coverage of the Alberta election by taking a look at the economy of the province. Ann-Marie Lurie, the Chief Economist of the Alberta Real Estate Association, joins us to talk about Alberta's growth and what it means for the economy, the labour market and housing. We discuss the evolution of housing demand and supply in the province and its major urban centres before, du...

The Alberta election is officially underway! The NDP and the UCP begin this election deadlocked in the polls. Danielle Smith and Rachel Notley have until May 29th to convince Albertans their respective parties should form government. To discuss what to expect in this election and why the rest of Canada should pay close attention, we are joined by Elan Harper and Garry Keller, two Vice Presidents a...

This week's episode looks at the role of electricity in enabling Canada's transition to net zero by 2050. As policymakers and industry prepare for a greener economy, electrification is top of mind to reduce emissions. Demands for electricity are increasing and concerns around supply are beginning to emerge in some parts of the country. Francis Bradley, the President and Chief Executive Officer of...

The StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy recently hosted a live solutions-focused webinar on the future of healthcare in Canada. Moderated by The Globe and Mail 's Carly Weeks, this event brought together recognized experts with extensive experience in healthcare policy, including Christine Elliott, Jane Philpott, and Philippe Couillard. This impressive lineup of speakers shared the...

This episode looks at ESG through the lens of finance, economics and policy. We are joined by the CEO of ESG Global Advisors, Sarah Keyes, to discuss the current state of ESG reporting in Canada and what the role of government should be in this sphere. We deep dive into what ESG means for municipalities across the country and explore how Reconciliation fit into the ESG conversation. Join us as we...

Earlier this year, the StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy released a policy paper on financial resilience. As many Canadians face challenges related to high interest rates, inflation and a potential recession, the concept of financial resilience is extremely timely from an economic and public policy standpoint. In this episode, we sit down with Tashia Batstone, the President and C...

This week's episode looks at the important topic of cyber security. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital tools and services. Unfortunately, as our reliance on the Internet grows, so does the risk of cyber threats. Every organization can be a target: businesses, municipalities, government departments and agencies, and even hospitals. Governments around the world are working to prevent a...

Intended Consequences begins its seventh season with a deep dive into the economic and population growth of Atlantic Canada with Patrick Brannon, Senior Researcher and Director, Major Projects, at the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council. We discuss the strong population growth several Atlantic cities saw in 2021/2022 and the role of interprovincial migration and immigration. We also look at the im...

To close out this season of Intended Consequences, we look back on what was an eventful 2022 and look ahead to next year. Our StrategyCorp guests discuss the most important developments of 2022 and their significance for Canadian politics and economics. Our guests also tell us what they will be keeping an eye on in 2023 and why. Some even ventured to make a few predictions! 

The Government of Canada released its highly anticipated Indo-Pacific Strategy on November 27. The Strategy identifies five specific objectives and commits to making investments of $2.3 billion over the next five years. Dubbed a "generational response" to the rising influence of the Indo-Pacific region, the Strategy will shape Canada's diplomatic and commercial approach to this part of the world....

When it comes to fighting climate change, taking actions at home is as important as working with global partners. At the national level, the Government of Canada has taken several measures to fight climate change including rolling out a carbon pricing system. On the world stage, Canada is an active player at events like COPs. However, how domestic policy and diplomacy are coordinated to work toget...

The Ontario government introduced the More Homes Built Faster Act on October 25. The proposed law marks the most significant changes to Ontario's planning and development system in a generation. It would fundamentally alter the province's land use planning system and municipal governance frameworks. Nearly every part of the development sector will be touched by these changes. In this episode, Stra...

In a rising interest rate environment, the topic of infrastructure financing and borrowing costs could not be timelier. There is no shortage of infrastructure projects Canadian municipalities want to undertake. However, they often have limited financial resources, which means the question of how to finance infrastructure projects is front and center for municipal officials. Join our two municipal...

This special episode is all about Alberta and the results of the United Conservative Party leadership race. On the sixth ballot, the former leader of the Wildrose Party Danielle Smith prevailed defeating six other candidates, including former Finance Minister Travis Toews and former Opposition leader Brian Jean. Join us as we deep dive into the outcome of the race, what it means for Alberta and Ca...

Intended Consequences kicks off its sixth season with a timely discussion on local economic development. Coming out of the pandemic, communities are looking for innovative and sustainable ways to grow their economy and work collaboratively with businesses. The role of the economic development department has never been more important and multifaceted. How do you ensure the social acceptability of g...

With the Ontario election in the rear view mirror, a new Cabinet in place, and a summer sitting of the Legislature on the horizon, StrategyCorp digs into what's next for the Ford Government. In this episode of Intended Consequences , we sit down with our very own public affairs strategists, Kailey Vokes and Garry Keller, to discuss Premier Ford's new Cabinet, the key players around the table, and...

Election day is less than a week away and Intended Consequences has you covered. This week we sat down with PC strategist Kailey Vokes and Liberal strategist Brian Teefy to look at what the party leaders should do in the final days of the campaign to ensure their success, what will happen on June 2 and beyond, and if there will be any unexpected surprises along the way. Remember to follow us or su...

Intended Consequences is back with a new panel discussion moderated by Chris Loreto. This week, we are covering a key issue for the upcoming election: transit and mobility in Ontario. For this episode, we are joined by Michael Sutherland, responsible for Hatch's Urban Solutions practice in Canada; Lorraine Huinink, Director, Rapid Transit & Transit Oriented Development at the Regional Municipality...

Intended Consequences continues its election coverage with strategists Garry Keller and Brian Teefy. This week, we look at the top issues defining the campaign, how each party platform promises to address them, and which plan resonates most with voters. Follow us for more election coverage as the campaign enters the final stretch.  

Intended Consequences is back with the latest on the Ontario election. This week we're joined by StrategyCorp strategists Brian Teefy and John Penner to take a look at how the Liberals could change the "race for second" into a race for government, what the NDP need to do to gain momentum, and what regions are essential on the path to becoming Premier. Follow us for more election coverage over the...