Building Canada's movements for democracy and equality.
2025 Progress Summit
Join us for the Broadbent Institute’s 2025 Progress Summit, taking place in Ottawa at the City Centre Delta Hotel from April 9th to 11th. Early Bird Registration is now open until January 31st.
Our Work
The Broadbent Institute is Canada’s preeminent social democratic think-tank. Founded in 2011 by Ed Broadbent, and guided by the Broadbent Principles for Canadian Social Democracy, the Institute produces original research, convenes progressive dialogues and trains leaders to equip social movements working to advance justice and equality.
Progress Summit
Canada’s largest convening of progressive activists, leaders and thinkers
Perspectives Journal
Perspectives: A Canadian Journal of Political Economy and Social Democracy is a publication, podcast and video series by the Broadbent Institute for ideas and strategy to build a world that is just and equitable.
January 24, 2025
Industrial Policy after Neoliberalism with D.T. Cochrane
For decades, social democrats have championed industrial policy, prioritizing the governance of the economy and market regulation as a way to build a more just and democratic society.
January 17, 2025
Activists Make History: Meeting the Moment with Lana Payne
Unifor president Lana Payne explains what’s at stake for Canadian workers in response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats and how unions are adapting to meet the moment.
December 11, 2024
Canadian Socialism against US Domination
In 1967, Ed Broadbent argued forcefully that socialism and liberalism were committed to ends so radically different that cooperation on the basis of shared nationalism was both incoherent and impossible.
PressProgress
PressProgress is the independent news division of the Broadbent Institute. An award-winning non-profit news organization, PressProgress focuses on uncovering and unpacking the news through original investigative and explanatory journalism.
Our Updates
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Broadbent Bulletin – February 2025
Welcome to the February edition of the Broadbent Bulletin. This month we looked back on Ed’s legacy, one year after the life of our dear friend, founder, and mentor was…
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Nominations for the 2025 Jack Layton Prize and 2025 Charles Taylor Prize
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Jack Layton Progress Prize and 2025 Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research.
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APPLY NOW: 2025 Emerging Leaders Program
Applications are now open for the Broadbent Institute’s 2025 Emerging Leaders Program! The nine-month program equips Emerging Leaders with the skills, mentorship, and networks needed to prepare for Director-level responsibilities.