On October 4th, H+K hosted a two-part virtual panel discussion that explored what’s next for the energy sector after the 44th federal election. Our panel of experts discussed what the 2021 election means for this critical part of the economy, what the various parties’ next steps in implementing, or opposing, public policy are likely to be … Read more
On September 23, H+K hosted a virtual panel discussion to explore what’s next for business after the 44th federal election. Our panel of experts discussed how Canada’s political landscape has shifted with the results of the election, and what it all means for you and your business. While many may feel that election day puts politics … Read more
On September 27, H+K hosted a virtual panel discussion that explored what’s next for the health sector after the 44th federal election. Our panel of experts discussed health system capacity and planning, the interplay between the provinces and the federal government, mental health, bio-innovation and bio-manufacturing, public health and more. They examined how the pandemic impacted policies in … Read more
A centre piece of Justin Trudeau’s 2019 platform was a promise to implement national universal pharmacare. He said this would ensure all Canadians have the drug coverage they need at an affordable price. Needless to say, this was incredibly popular and probably helped boost Liberal fortunes in that election. Fast forward to today, and the … Read more
There’s no question that housing affordability is top of mind for voters in British Columbia and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. Today, the average single-family detached home in Vancouver costs $1.8 million dollars. Condos aren’t far behind, averaging $737,000 per unit. The reality is that so many people – even those making … Read more
How will the Trudeau Liberals go down in history? They say fortune favours the bold, but that need not be the case when it comes to snap elections. There are no guarantees of victory and coming out worse for the wear is always a real possibility. The history of parliamentary democracies the globe over is … Read more
In this election, young people are not looking for a saviour, they are not looking for a friend, they are looking for a plan that will let us be hopeful for the future. As leaders across federal party lines are vying to be that hope for Canadians, they must factor in the concerns of the … Read more
When Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, went to see the Governor General in the middle of the summer, many believed that this would be akin to a Seinfeld election – in other words, a campaign about nothing. Turns out Canadian voters did not get that message as the 43rd federal election campaign has the … Read more
It’s not as bad as you think; it’s worse Being an elected official is hard – the lifestyle, the travel, the strain on family, and the lack of work-life balance. Only a select few who have the fire in their bellies to run for office in the name of bettering society; or believe that it … Read more
The Quebec voter has always given political strategists a hard time and fascinated observers with its unpredictability. As such it would be very foolhardy for a political analyst to predict with confidence the outcome of the current federal election in Quebec. The federal parties’ campaign teams must strongly consider the opinions, values and culture of … Read more
