Building Canada's movements for democracy and equality.
2025 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture
The 2025 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture was delivered by economics and politics commentator Grace Blakeley on Tuesday, May 20th at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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.
August 5, 2025
The Rise of End-of-the-World Fascism and Resistance from the Global South
Canadian journalist Naomi Klein delivers remarks at the the 2025 Panamerican Congress, explaining the growing threat of end-times fascism.
July 11, 2025
Death, Taxes, and Building Canada’s Social Infrastructure
While it may be true that the only certain things in life are death and taxes, it is also true taxes help us live better—and healthier—lives.
June 26, 2025
A New Kind of Corner Store
A grocery model that puts affordability and access ahead of margins could nourish something we’re starved for: a little more stability, and a little more imagination.
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.
Seeking Social Democracy
Part memoir, part history, part political manifesto, Seeking Social Democracy offers the first full-length treatment of Ed Broadbent’s ideas and remarkable seven decade engagement in public life.
“Seeking Social Democracy is an excellent read and a major contribution to social democratic theory and practice.”
— Andrew Jackson
Our Updates
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Broadbent Institute and the Canadian Delegation at the Panamerican Congress in Mexico City
The Broadbent Institute joined progressive legislators from Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego in Mexico City from August 1–3, 2025 for the second annual Panamerican Congress.
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Broadbent Bulletin – August 2025
Executive Director Jen Hassum continued building ties with progressive allies at the 2025 Panamerican Congress held July 31st to August 3rd in Mexico City.
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Broadbent Bulletin – July 2025
This summer, conversations from the 2025 Progress Summit: Daring to Take on Today’s Crises remain more relevant than ever.