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Report & Analysis | Federal Government 2019 Budget: "Investing in the Middle Class"
Finance Minister Bill Morneau today released the federal government’s 2019 Budget in the House of Commons. Titled Investing in the Middle Class, the plan is designed to position the Liberal government ahead of the election currently scheduled for October 21, 2019.
Municipal Update: It's All About the Money
From its launch in late January to today, Members of Toronto City Council have had ‘budget on the brain’ for weeks. Dozens of staff presentations and meetings, hundreds of public deputations, and nearly a thousand communications from stakeholders have all cumulated to the final City of Toronto 2019 Budget, which City Council approved late Thursday evening.
Les systèmes de carbone du gouvernement fédéral et de l'Ontario — une comparaison
Depuis la même période l'an dernier, l'industrie ontarienne est occupée à naviguer dans un paysage politique et réglementaire changeant en matière de tarification du carbone. Cette question englobe une myriade de sujets : le positionnement politique, les défis intergouvernementaux et constitutionnels et les changements réglementaires rapides. Bien qu'il ne soit pas inhabituel qu'une question de politique publique englobe toutes ces facettes, elle a tendance à s'étendre sur plusieurs années et des cycles électoraux ; dans le cas de la tarification du carbone, ces facteurs se produisent en même temps, ce qui en fait un processus plus intimidant pour les entreprises. Les équipes environnementales et fédérales du Sussex Strategy Group ont examiné les deux systèmes actuels de carbone en jeu — la Norme ontarienne de performance en matière d'émissions (SPE) proposée et le Système de tarification basé sur les extrants (SPB) du gouvernement fédéral.
Cannabis in the City What’s the ‘Budd’ Buzz?
It was a whirlwind December and first month in office for newly-elected officials across Ontario’s municipalities, no doubt. Following inaugural meetings, Council Members faced urgent business, important decisions, and a burning question… whether to Opt-In or Opt-Out of allowing cannabis retail locations. The Municipal Affairs Team at Sussex Strategy Group hopes to provide a quick update and overview of what we’ve seen so far, as well as what’s to be expected for municipalities into 2019 and beyond as part of this legalization rollout.
Government Relations in Ford Nation: The Ontario Government Year in Review and Look Ahead
Queen’s Park watchers are well aware of the fast and furious changes experienced in 2018 – from the toppling of Patrick Brown to the ascendancy of Doug Ford to the majority PC government. Certainly, 2019 will offer greater stability in Ontario politics, with the Ford government securely in place. But those expecting a quieter and more predictable year are likely to be disappointed.
New Federal Coal and Natural Gas-fired Electricity Regulations: A Sussex Overview
On December 12th the Federal Government published two final regulations that will significantly impact the Canadian electricity sector. While the Regulations are specific to thermal electricity generation, the Regulations create some opportunity for other generation types as Canada works towards 90% GHG non-emitting power by 2030.