Chrishane Dilkumar Associate

As Canada prepares for a pivotal electoral year, with provincial and federal elections set to take place, the public affairs industry finds itself at a critical and challenging juncture. As governments change and voter behaviour shifts, we must modernize traditional strategies using new tactics to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and influence policy.

Welcome back to Queen’s Park! After a four-month summer recess, members of provincial Parliament (MPPs) in Ontario are returning to the legislature with a renewed focus and set of priorities aimed at enhancing prosperity for all Ontarians. A key highlight of the fall session is the presentation of the Fall Economic Statement by the governing party. This statement outlines the government’s financial commitments for the upcoming months and provides an overview of Ontario’s fiscal health.

Last week the Ontario government released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES) titled Building a Strong Ontario Together, and one major highlight stuck out like a sore thumb—the introduction of a provincial infrastructure bank. Ontario Infrastructure Bank Premier Ford is proposing an initial investment of $3 billion towards standing up the Ontario Infrastructure Bank.