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Like the rest of the Canadian economy, the construction industry is badly hit by a decline in labour productivity. Looking at historical data, labour productivity in the construction sector is lower today than it was before the pandemic. This comes at a time when communities are growing and we need to build more houses and infrastructure. Increasing productivity will require a variety of tools ...

Artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and blockchain are changing the game for governments, companies, and workers. As these emerging technologies gain traction and get adopted, questions around their impact on people are top of mind. Will they create a digital divide where some individuals get left behind in both their personal and professional lives? Faun Rice from the Information ...

While the war in Ukraine rages on, another fight continues in its neighbour to the north, Belarus. In 2020, its dictator Alexander Lukashenko faced massive protests in the streets and is widely seen by the international community to have lost the presidential election to an unlikely opponent, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Tsikhanouskaya ran in the place of her husband Siarhei, who was arrested by t...

StrategyCorp hosted a webinar on November 7th to analyze the results of the U.S. election. Three expert panelists joined Garry Keller, Head of the StrategyCorp's Geopolitical and International Business Advisory Practice, to discuss what the return of Donald Trump to the White House could mean for Canada: Louise Blais, Former Canadian Diplomat Richard Madan, CBC Washington DC Correspondent Chris...

The Ontario legislature returns after a long summer break. MPPs head back to Queen’s Park under interesting circumstances as parties are also getting ready for a potential snap election. Aidan Grove-White, Fraser Macdonald and Kelly Baker join the podcast to analyze what the priorities of each party will be this fall. They also highlight the key risks and opportunities the Ontario Progressive C...

We begin the 10th season of Intended Consequences by looking at the return of the House of Commons. There was no shortage of political news over the summer, including the end of the Supply and Confidence Agreement between the Liberals and the NDP. Andrew Steele, Garry Keller and Nasha Brownridge join the podcast to discuss the political dynamics at play and how the Liberals, Conservatives and N...

According to the Government of Ontario’s population projections, the number of seniors aged 70 and over will jump from 1.9 million in 2022 to nearly 3.5 million in 2046. An aging population puts significant pressure on long-term care and healthcare capacity in the province. It has real-life implications for seniors and their families. This episode explores whether a paradigm shift in seniors’ c...

Listen to our panelists Ana Bailão from Dream, Steven Paynter from Gensler, and Aidan Grove-White and Mary Ellen Bench from StrategyCorp, discuss how building conversion works, what needs to happen for these kinds of projects to move forward, the roadblocks that can hinder the reorganization of space, and how different levels of government can help.

On November 23, the StrategyCorp Institute hosted a live webinar on Canada’s energy transition journey. Our panel of experts looked at how Canada can achieve its energy and climate goals and thrive. Panelists provided their insight into what this transition and the broader electrification of the economy means from the perspective of power generation, distribution, demand and social acceptability.

StrategyCorp partnered with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce to host a live webinar on housing in Atlantic Canada. Amid rising prices, this timely event looked at innovative solutions and the role of the three levels of government in tackling the housing crisis in the Atlantic provinces. Moderated by the CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, Krista Ross, this webinar brought together t...

Following the result of the 2023 Alberta election which saw the UCP re-elected with a reduced majority, the StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy was pleased to host an impressive panel that discussed the outcome of the election, what comes next, and what Albertans and businesses should expect. With opening remarks from StrategyCorp's Alberta practice lead Elan Harper, the panel w...

On April 11, 2023, the StrategyCorp Institute of Public Policy and Economy hosted a live solutions-focused webinar on the future of healthcare in Canada. Moderated by The Globe and Mail‘s Carly Weeks, this event brought together recognized experts with extensive experience in healthcare policy, including Christine Elliott, Jane Philpott, and Philippe Couillard. This impressive lineup of speaker...

With the Ontario election in the rear view mirror, a new Cabinet in place, and a summer sitting of the Legislature on the horizon, StrategyCorp digs into what’s next for the Ford Government. In this episode of Intended Consequences, we sit down with our very own public affairs strategists, Kailey Vokes and Garry Keller, to discuss Premier Ford’s new Cabinet, the key players around the table, an...

Election day is less than a week away and Intended Consequences has you covered. This week we sat down with PC strategist Kailey Vokes and Liberal strategist Brian Teefy to look at what the party leaders should do in the final days of the campaign to ensure their success, what will happen on June 2 and beyond, and if there will be any unexpected surprises along the way. Remember to follow us or...

Episode 45 - Transit-Oriented Politics

Episode 44 - Policy Talk: The Election’s Defining Issues

Episode 43 - The Election Heats Up

Episode 42 - The Ontario Election Gets Underway

Episode 41 - The Politics of Development

Episode 40 - Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner on the 2022 Election

39. Economist Armine Yalnizyan on Pandemic Recovery and the Care Economy

Episode 38 - Former IESO President and CEO Terry Young on The Future of Energy in Canada

Episode 37 - Ontario's Labour Minister Monte McNaughton Talks Trades and New Legislation

Federal Election 2021 - The Results Are In Webinar

Episode 35 - Communications in Election Campaign 44: Who’s Doing It Right?

Episode 34 - Will Quebec Decide Election 44?

Episode 33 - Breaking Down the 44th Federal Election Campaign

Episode 32 - Paul Wells of Maclean's on Canada's (likely) Next Election

Episode 31 - Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart