October 20, 2024 The results are in and the only thing it tells us for certain is the British Columbia (BC) NDP are no longer in the majority. In fact, at the time this document was written, both the BC NDP and BC Conservatives are in a dead heat when it comes to elected seats....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
We are excited to announce that Jerry Bouma has joined Diplomat Consulting as a Senior Advisor. A respected leader with over four decades of experience in strategic planning, governance, and marketing management, Jerry’s will bring tremendous value to our clients and team. Jerry’s career has been marked by a commitment to driving strategic growth and...Read More
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) is a publicly traded, award-winning, pioneering, technology company focused on designing, developing and implementing commercially viable, drone-based logistics. They offer fast, reliable deliveries via drones for airports, healthcare, mining and more, particularly to remote and underserved communities. Their vision is to be the premier global drone solutions company.Diplomat recently spoke with...Read More
We have another new face! We are excited to announce that Mackenzie Boilard has joined Diplomat Consulting as our fall intern! Mackenzie is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy at the University of Alberta, bringing with her a deep passion for public policy and government communications. Mackenzie’s academic journey has...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
Don’t eat that berry. ‘New’ anything almost always pairs nicely with a negative reaction. As a species, we are hardwired to fear things we haven’t seen before and it has kept us alive for close to seven million years. Eating the wrong fruit could have catastrophic results so it was best avoided. We have extended...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
