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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.

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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.


November 29, 2024

Which Future For Social Democracy?

Ed Broadbent’s rich vision of democratic equality can and should continue to be our compass in this era of uncertainty and crisis. A barren technocratic liberalism may be ill-equipped to carry this out — but democratic socialism can.

November 7, 2024

Editorial — Autumn 2024

The ghosts that Perspectives Journal tries to exorcize are the spirits of neoliberal capitalism that continue to haunt Canadian social democrats. This particular stage of capitalism, long after its heyday, still pervades our political economy and applies a heavy weight to today’s progressive movements that fight for justice and equality.

November 26, 2024

Activists Make History: Winning Renters’ Rights with Chiara Padovani

On the Activists Maker History podcast with Peggy Nash: Chiara Padovani details her political journey in organizing renters and defending tenant rights against the encroachment of for-profit interests in housing.

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.


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