On February 18, Finance and Treasury Board Minister John Lohr tabled Budget 2025-26: Unlocking Our Potential. Summary/Political Context On Tuesday, John Lohr tabled his first budget as finance minister — and his party’s first since winning last November’s election —projecting revenues of $16.5 billion, expenses of $17.6 billion and a deficit of $698 million. As...Read More
December 16, 2024: What a day in politics… IntroductionNever in Canadian history has a finance minister resigned on the day they were slated to deliver a Fall Economic Statement (FES). The FES can be viewed as a mini budget as it reports on the fiscal health of the nation and sets the priorities ahead of...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
It was announced today that the federal government will further their cap on international students entering Canada’s post-secondary education system. This policy, aimed at addressing concerns around housing shortages and strain on resources in major cities, will cause a significant shift that could have far-reaching implications for students, institutions, and economies in the surrounding areas....Read More
For Immediate ReleaseEdmonton, Alberta (September 5, 2024)–Diplomat Consulting is partnering with Leaf StreetStrategies, and its Principal and Founder, Tyler Klimas to expand efforts in supporting theburgeoning North American cannabis hospitality sector. Klimas brings his expertise as the former chief cannabis regulator for Nevada’s billion-dollarcannabis marketplace, where he helped usher in a first-of-its-kind cannabis consumption loungeprogram,...Read More
Known as “Cowtown” or “The Stampede City” for hosting the yearly ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, the character of Calgary is clear. But what about Alberta’s capital? The Wayne Gretzky statue serves as an iconic reminder of Edmonton’s past NHL championships Edmonton gets referred to as:“The City of Champions,”“The Oil Capital of Canada,”“Festival City,”“Gateway to the...Read More
As part of developing the Federal Budget for 2025, the House of Commons Finance Committee is seeking Canadians participation in its annual pre-budget consultations process. “Each year, Canadians are invited to contribute their views to the committee on their priorities for the next federal budget. Once again, we’re eager to hear from Canadians, who provide...Read More
Imagine a world where crop failure is minimal, plants water themselves, and food production increases with decreasing pesticide use? We may be closer than you think.As we face the realities of unpredictable climactic events along with a rising global population, innovative solutions are crucial to ensure sustainable food production and security. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is...Read More
