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Unpacking Canadian public policy ideas and concepts.

FEDERAL ELECTION 45: Insights & Analysis Apr 29, 2025

🚨 The Liberal Party of Canada, led by Mark Carney, will form a fourth consecutive government, although it's not yet clear whether it will be a minority or majority.

Over a dozen seat counts remain to...

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FEDERAL FIX: Week Five on the Campaign Trail Apr 25, 2025

🚨 ICYMI... On Sunday, March 23, Prime Minister Mark Carney asked Canada's Governor General to dissolve the 44th Parliament, issuing 343 writs of election to kick off the 45th general election campaign...

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FEDERAL FIX: Week Four on the Campaign Trail Apr 18, 2025

🚨 ICYMI... On Sunday, March 23, Prime Minister Mark Carney asked Canada's Governor General to dissolve the 44th Parliament, issuing 343 writs of election to kick off the 45th general election campaign...

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FEDERAL FIX: Week Three on the Campaign Trail Apr 11, 2025

🚨 ICYMI... On Sunday, March 23, Prime Minister Mark Carney asked Canada's Governor General to dissolve the 44th Parliament, issuing 343 writs of election to kick off the 45th general election campaign...

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FEDERAL FIX: Week Two on the Campaign Trail Apr 04, 2025

🚨 ICYMI... On Sunday, March 23, Prime Minister Mark Carney asked Canada's Governor General to dissolve the 44th Parliament, issuing 343 writs of election to kick off the 45th general election campaign...

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FEDERAL FIX: Week One on the Campaign Trail 2025 cdnpoli fedelection pocketlobbyist Mar 28, 2025

🚨 ICYMI... On Sunday, March 23, Prime Minister Mark Carney asked Canada's Governor General to dissolve the 44th Parliament, issuing 343 writs of election to kick off the 45th general election campaign...

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DECODING THE DOLLARS: How Interest Rates Shape Government Spending #2024 #abpoli #cdnpoli #interestrates #pocketlobbyist Sep 03, 2024

Understanding trends in government spending can be like navigating a maze without a map. However, one key factor can guide us through this complex landscape: interest rates.

Yes, those seemingly inno...

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BALLOTS AND BOTTOM LINES: The Business of By-Elections in Alberta 2024 alberta elections ndp Jun 24, 2024

So, a seat is vacated within the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

Now what?

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms gives every Canadian citizen the right to vote. Provincial by-elections ensure...

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OFF TO THE RACES: The Alberta NDP Leadership Race Explained Apr 22, 2024

If there's one thing we know for sure, it's that Alberta politics is always keeping us on our toes, and 2024 is shaping up to be no exception.

On January 16, 2024, Rachel Notley, the former Premier o...

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DOLLARS AND SENSE: 5 things to know during budget season in Canada alberta alberta politics budget canada government relations public policy Feb 28, 2024

The first day of Spring in Canada is March 19; much like the Canadian government budget season, it is a time of renewal and the beginning of a new cycle.

All across Canada, provincial legislatures an...

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