In 2023, 40% of CFOs surveyed ranked government risk—regulatory changes, policy shifts, and political decisions—as the number one threat to their organizations. After the past couple of weeks, I’d be surprised if that ranking hasn’t risen even higher.
For some, this has always been obvious. If you work in healthcare, finance, energy, critical minerals, or any heavily regulated sector, you already know that government isn’t just a backdrop—it can change your industry overnight. But for others, perhaps, the past few weeks have been a wake-up call. Markets move on government decisions. Policy shifts disrupt supply chains. And for businesses caught off guard, the consequences are immediate.
Why Expanding U.S. Monitoring Matters Now
At Delphic Research, we’ve been deeply engaged in tracking Canadian policy, political, regulatory, and stakeholder intelligence for years. Given the integrated nature of the North American economy, we’ve always kept an eye on the U.S. as well. But what our analysis has made increasingly clear is that this isn’t just about economic integration anymore—it’s about the convergence of policy, regulation, and politics themselves.
Government actions in Washington don’t just create ripple effects across industries—they directly shape policy discussions and regulatory decisions here in Canada. The alignment we are seeing across sectors, from energy and environment to life sciences and trade, means that even those focused on Canadian affairs can’t afford to ignore the shifting landscape south of the border. Understanding Canada now requires a sharper, more structured approach to U.S. intelligence.
That’s why we’ve significantly expanded our U.S. monitoring capabilities. Over the past week, we’ve enhanced our strategy, holding intensive meetings to map out how best to strengthen our coverage. We’re closely monitoring policy moves from government, major agencies, industry groups, and influential stakeholders, analyzing their positions and the cascading effects they create. At the state level, we’re keeping watch on regulatory actions that often serve as testing grounds for broader national shifts.
This isn’t passive information gathering—it’s a structured, proactive approach to intelligence. Instead of waiting for information to surface, we’re identifying the sources that matter before they impact markets, industries, and policy environments.
Government isn’t a distant force operating outside the market—it is one of the most significant drivers of business risk and opportunity. McKinsey has found that in some industries, government decisions impact up to 30% of the bottom line. If you aren’t monitoring these shifts in real time, you’re reacting too late.
With this expanded U.S. coverage, our subscribers will see an immediate impact—sharper insights, faster intelligence, and a more complete picture of the political and regulatory landscape across North America.
The reality is clear: the line between Canadian and U.S. policy is blurring. For anyone working in government affairs, regulatory strategy, or corporate risk, understanding one without the other is no longer an option.
We’re adapting to this new reality. The question is—are you?