ISP Briefing on Federal Budget 2026: Ottawa Bets on Building at Home to Carry Canada Through an Uncertain World
Budget 2026, titled Masters of Our Destiny, answers tariffs, conflict abroad and rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) by building at home: more investment in infrastructure, energy, housing and defence, national strategies for key sectors, and targeted relief for households.
Ontario Municipal Election Results Brief
Ontario’s municipalities went to the polls on October 26 to elect mayors, councillors and school board trustees for four-year terms that begin November 15. The vote was the first full municipal cycle since the province extended strong mayor powers beyond Toronto and Ottawa to more than 200 municipalities.
ISP Briefing Note: 2026 BC Election Analysis
For the first time in nearly a century, British Columbians have elected a Conservative government ending a nine-year reign of the New Democratic Party (NDP). With a turnout of 48%, the Conservatives have managed to obtain the second largest majority in BC history being able to grow their electoral presence from nearly 2% of the vote in the 2020 BC Election
ISP Briefing Note: Pacific Link Pipeline Announcement
On October 1st, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the listing of Alberta’s proposed West Coast oil pipeline, now named Pacific Link, as the first project of national interest under the Building Canada Act.
ISP Briefing Note: BC Snap Election
On September 22nd, British Columbia’s (BC) Premier David Eby announced that British Columbians will be going to the polls on October 24th. During his announcement, Eby has framed this snap election as a chance to create a ‘firebreak’ against American threats to British Columbia’s economy.
Building Big: Canada Investment Summit Unlocks Nearly $500 Billion in New Investment
Canada’s federal government convened the first-ever Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on September 14 and 15, bringing together institutional investors, corporate executives, and public sector partners from nearly 30 countries to advance Prime Minister Mark Carney’s goal of catalysing $1 trillion in new investment across the country over the next five years.
Separation, at a Cost: Briefing on the Alberta Separation Overview Report
In preparation for the 2026 Alberta Referendum including the question: “Should Alberta remain a province of Canada, or should the Government of Alberta commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada?”, the Government of Alberta solicited the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy to conduct an analysis of the potential economic impacts of Alberta succeeding from Canada.
Ontario’s September Cabinet Shuffle: Stability with the Core Cabinet team while Positioning for the AI Economy and the Tariff Fight
On September 10, 2026, Premier Doug Ford made nine changes in the most significant reconfiguration of his cabinet since taking office this term, framing the changes as necessary to put Ontario on a long-term footing against President Trump’s tariffs.
Integrated Strategic Partners Announces Four New Senior Consultants
Four appointments deepen ISP’s bench as the fastest growing government relations firm in the country EDMONTON, ALBERTA, September 1, 2026. Integrated Strategic Partners (ISP) today announced the appointment of four new Senior Consultants and one Principal. J’lyn Nye, Robyn Henwood, and Aileen Giesbrecht join the firms team of Senior Consultants, as Marty von Wuthenau steps […]
Alberta Cabinet Shuffle
On May 21, 2026, Premier Danielle Smith announced changes to her cabinet. This cabinet shuffle comes following the resignation of now-former Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board Nate Horner, and former Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Matt Jones. Both announced on May 20, 2026, that they would not run for […]