Past Events
Seeking Social Democracy: A Conversation with Ed Broadbent
Ed Broadbent joined his co-authors, Prof. Frances Abele, Jonathan Sas and Luke Savage, for an engaging discussion around, Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality, and how social democratic principles can inform action and change in Canadian politics.
Progressive Governance in Unprecedented Times with BC Premier David Eby
How does a social democratic government in British Columbia deliver on principles of justice and equality for its people? The Broadbent Institute hosted BC Premier David Eby for a fireside chat in Ottawa on September 25th, 2023 on Parliament Hill.
2023 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture
The 2023 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture was delivered by economist Armine Yalnizyan—a leading voice on Canada’s economic scene.
2023 Progress Summit
The 2023 Progress Summit took place from March 8-10 in Ottawa, under the theme 'Stronger Together: Forging Unity in a Time of Division.'
How the Electoral Left Builds From Here: 2022 Ontario Election Debrief
The most recent Ontario General Election was disappointing for many progressives, with voters simultaneously supporting social democratic policy while also deciding not to cast a ballot. This event started a conversation about where we go from here.
Webinar: Universal Basic Mental Healthcare for Ontario
The Broadbent Institute presented its newly released policy backgrounder on the making mental healthcare a part of Ontario’s public health care system, with coverage of psychotherapies under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
2022 Progress Summit
The Broadbent Institute's 2022 Progress Summit took place March 30 to April 1 in Ottawa under the theme Building the Power to Transform.
2014 Progress Summit
From March 28-30, 2014 in Ottawa, the Broadbent Institute held its first annual Progress Summit: a high-profile event that brought together an exciting group of policy experts from across Canada and around the world.
