Canada’s Minister of Finance, the Hon. Francois-Philippe Champagne, has tabled the federal government’s first Spring Economic Update (SEU), providing valuable insight into Canada’s economic positioning and progress to date.
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The spring season is often a whirlwind for Canadian politics. In addition to a legislative push by the federal government to advance its priorities before the summer break, provincial governments also set their fiscal outlook for the year ahead by tabling their projected expenditure. This year’s budget season has brought with it a clear realignment for provincial fiscal policy: ballooning budget deficits and increasing pressure on public services.
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Today, Ontario’s Minister of Finance, the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, presented the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario. This title is the same as that of Budget 2025, which primarily focused on addressing the impacts of tariffs imposed by the United States. Minister Bethlenfalvy mentioned that this year's budget aims to maintain the same trajectory by “building the province we want tomorrow and creating a more competitive, resilient, and self-reliant economy” in light of ongoing economic uncertainty.
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Quebec’s 2026 budget was unveiled yesterday by Minister of Finance Éric Girard, titled A Responsible Budget with Targeted Measures for Quebecers. From infrastructure and healthcare to economic development, the budget sets out the government’s priorities for the coming years.
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Whether you are working with thousands of data points, a policy submission, or a single program announcement, it all eventually leads to the same question: Why does this matter? More specifically, why does this matter to my organization, to government decision-makers, and most importantly, to the public?
Read MoreAt Davos 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech that earned a rare standing ovation and generated a significant boost for his favourability polling.
Read MoreOn November 27th, 2025, Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith struck an agreement which signals a fundamentally different approach to governance for the Federal Liberal Party.
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In Kananaskis, Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted the 51st G7 Summit from June 15th to 17th—the first held in Canada in over a decade, and his first major diplomatic summit as Prime Minister. While the G7’s roots lie in economic cooperation, this year’s summit reflected the complexities of a world no longer defined by an old order.
Read MoreThe 45th Parliament is now in session, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party, who once again formed government in a rare fourth term. This result marked a massive shift in Canada’s political landscape. But what does this political shift mean for your organization’s advocacy work?
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Amidst all the geopolitical and economic turmoil of the past few weeks, the Ministry of Finance’s announcement regarding the launch of pre-budget consultations ahead of Budget 2025 may have flown under the radar for your organization. This cycle includes a unique opportunity to weigh in on the impact of tariffs on Canadians and Canadian industries, and the right response required from the federal government.
Read MoreAmidst all the geopolitical and economic turmoil of the past few weeks, the Ministry of Finance’s announcement regarding the launch of pre-budget consultations ahead of Budget 2025 may have flown under the radar for your organization. This cycle includes a unique opportunity to weigh in on the impact of tariffs on Canadians and Canadian industries, and the right response required from the federal government.
Read MoreBluesky is the newest social media platform taking on X for social connection and commentary. Originally developed as a Twitter research initiative in 2019, Bluesky is an open, decentralized platform that allows users to post messages, pictures, and videos called “skeets” publicly or privately, with a caption limit of 300 characters.
Read MorePrime Minister Trudeau’s announcement that he would resign as leader of the Liberal Party and would step down from the nation’s top-job once his party chose his successor also came with the announcement that the Governor General had granted a request for a Prorogation of Parliament. But what does prorogation mean, how does it impact legislation in the House, and how will it impact your organization’s advocacy?
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Starting in December, various groups and organizations will have the chance to participate in the Quebec government’s pre-budget consultations. This time-limited period is a crucial opportunity to present key recommendations and strategic priorities the government should integrate in the next budget.
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As the new parliamentary year gets underway, the Impact Public Affairs team would like to share some of the issues to keep an eye on in the Salon rouge - the new location that will welcome MNAs for the next two years, following renovations to the traditional Salon bleu.
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