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Humility

By Tyler Meredith, Ken Boessenkool and Shannon Phillips If anyone tells you what is going to happen, don’t believe them. That’s what we have been saying for weeks and what were saying on US election night. We were told it would be close. It was not. We were told the race was moving towards the […]

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Introducing Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips: Make Better Policy

Introducing Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips: Make Better Policy

We are excited to announce the official launch of Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips. This change reflects not only the evolution of our firm but also our commitment to better policy, stronger collaboration, and expanded expertise.  Our updated name, Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips, showcases the addition of our newest partner Shannon Phillips and represents our continued […]

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CBC’s Andrew Nichols Speaks to Ken Boessenkool on the NDP ending their deal with the Liberals

CBC’s Andrew Nichols Speaks to Ken Boessenkool on the NDP ending their deal with the Liberals

CBC’s Andrew Nichols Speaks to Ken Boessenkool on the NDP ending their deal with the Liberals

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The Capital Gains Tax Debate: Boessenkool, Meredith, and Robson

The Capital Gains Tax Debate: Boessenkool, Meredith, and Robson

Greetings, Herle Burly-ites! And a happy, pre-rum and coke weekend to you loyal pod listeners. We’ve assembled our #PolicyPanel again to give us their thoughts on what has easily been the most contentious piece from the recent budget: the capital gains tax debate.

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Ken Boessenkool: The CPC is not, and has never been, the party of big business

Ken Boessenkool: The CPC is not, and has never been, the party of big business

Poilievre is saying the quiet part out loud: The Tories don’t care about the companies. Companies don’t vote or donate. But workers do.

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What can governments do to get back on the right track?

What can governments do to get back on the right track?

Too many feel Canada is headed on the wrong track. Understanding why this is and how people measure progress is key to success in the next year. Our results suggest the cost of food and fuel are top.

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Ken Boessenkool: Turn the Senate back into Canada’s house of memory

Ken Boessenkool: Turn the Senate back into Canada’s house of memory

I don’t recall ever ordering and reading a book by an academic in order to write a column, but I did for this one, and am glad I did.

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