Introduction Today the Government of Canada released its 2025 Budget. The first for the Carney Government and by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Like this one, future budgets will now be released in the fall as opposed to the former procedure of releasing budgets in the spring-time. This is a consequential budget as it outlines...Read More
October marks Canada’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a reminder that online safety isn’t a one-time exercise, but a set of habits safeguarding your future self. This year’s theme, ‘Get cyber safe – for future you’, highlights how to keep yourself safe from the variety of cyber threats both commonly faced and new to come in our...Read More
On April 28, 2025, 19.5 million Canadians, a total of 67.44 per cent of registered voters, headed to the polls and cast their vote in the 45th General election. Voter turnout was the highest it’s been since 2015. Summary/Political Context The Liberals won and now will form a minority government. This is their fourth consecutive...Read More
It gives me great pleasure to let you know that my colleague, and the President and Founder of Diplomat Consulting, Nathan Mison has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The King Charles III Coronation Medal is bestowed on individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory,...Read More
IntroductionOn Monday, January 6, 2025, the Prime Minister asked Governor General Mary Simon to prorogue Parliament until March 24, 2025. The reason: Justin Trudeau will step down as Prime Minister once the party has elected a new Liberal leader. The result: Parliament will not meet for three months, delaying several important pieces of legislation (which...Read More
Canada’s housing crisis has reached a critical point, with urban centres struggling to keep up with growing demand. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), an additional 3.5 million homes need to be built by 2030 to restore affordability in the housing market. While governments at all levels have introduced measures to address...Read More
Canada and the United States (U.S.) have a long history of developing cannabis legislation and regulation at various levels of government. In 2012, two states in the U.S.—Colorado and Washington—legalized recreational cannabis. Today, 22 states have legalized adult-use cannabis, driving the market to over $33 billion USD in 2023, with expectations of exceeding $110 billion...Read More
Canada and the United States (U.S.) enjoy the world’s most comprehensive trading relationship with nearly $2.7 billion USD worth of goods and services crossing the border each day in 2023. They also also have a significant investment relationship. The U.S. is the single greatest investor in Canada and Canada was the largest source of foreign...Read More
Diplomat Consulting is pleased to announce our collaboration with The JUNO Awards to welcome Canadian cannabis companies to the festivities through the creation of regulatory compliant events to celebrate the iconic connection between cannabis and music. With our partners High Tide and Positive Intent Events, we look forward to making Canadian history by creating a...Read More
September 30 marks a significant day in Canada as we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which aligns with Orange Shirt Day. This day is a time to honor the memory of the children who never made it home from residential schools, alongside the Survivors, their families, and the communities that continue to...Read More
