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A free NDP is party’s best chance to win back Canada’s working class
This article was published in the National Observer on Friday, September 6th, 2024. Read the full article in the National Observer. The NDP can more credibly present itself as that alternative.…
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Broadbent Bulletin | September 2024
Happy Labour Day and welcome to the September edition of the Broadbent Bulletin! We’re here to keep you updated with all that’s new from the Broadbent Institute, PressProgress and the…
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Corporate price gouging. That’s the real problem
It seems almost too obvious to say aloud: to solve our affordability challenges, prices, which have steadily increased since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, need to stabilize so…
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A 2023 Holiday Message from Ed Broadbent
Greetings Friends, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. As we usher in the holiday season and look forward to a new year, it’s good to…
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In Conversation: ‘Seeking Social Democracy’ Toronto Event with Ed Broadbent and Friends
The Broadbent Institute hosted the co-authors of Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality, Ed Broadbent, Frances Abele, Jonathan Sas, and Luke Savage, for a lively reading and…
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Progressive Governance in Unprecedented Times
How does a social democratic government in British Columbia deliver on principles of justice and equality for its people? From sustainable economic development in the face of the climate crisis,…
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2023 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture – Progress vs. 2023: A Guide to the Fight Ahead
The 2023 edition of the Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture was held on Tuesday, May 23rd at an event in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Arts. A special thanks…
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Budget 2023 Reaction: Green Industrial Policy with Brendan Haley
The federal Liberal government’s budget touts $56 billion in tax credits to spur investments in climate change measures. These come in response to the US Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act,…
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Recognizing Progress: Announcing Broadbent Institute 2023 Awards
Each year, in partnership with the Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor, and former MP and city councillor Olivia Chow, the Broadbent Institute has the honour of awarding the Jack Layton Progress…
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Budget 2023 Reaction: Dental Care with MP Don Davies
The new 2023 budget commits to $13 billion in funding over five years for the New Canadian Dental Care Plan, expanding public healthcare to provide dental coverage for middle- and…
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Announcing the 2022 Layton and Taylor Prize Winners
Each year, in partnership with the Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor and former MP and city councillor Olivia Chow, the Broadbent Institute has the honour of awarding the Jack Layton and…
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How the Super Wealthy Get Richer while Getting Taxed Less
It’s not just your imagination, the rich are getting richer. The gulf between the rich and poor has been steadily growing in the last 20 years, and social mobility has…