Building Canada's movements for democracy and equality.
2026 Progress Summit
The 2026 Progress Summit: Defending Democracy Across Borders will take place at the Delta Hotel City Centre Ottawa from Wednesday, March 4th to Friday, March 6th. Sponsorship information is now available and early bird registration is now open!
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.
November 25, 2025
Québec’s Pragmatic Utopians
Under its new leadership, Québec solidaire may be able to capture the imaginations of progressive Quebecers ahead of the 2026 general election.
November 4, 2025
Public Sector Job Cuts Undermine the Federal Government’s Commitment to Canadians
Clement Nocos and Nathan Prier explain how the federal government can raise revenue and rein in spending in a way that is fair and beneficial for Canadians, and that doesn’t compromise services.
October 24, 2025
Scapegoat Economics: Why Blaming Immigrants Won’t Fix the Youth Unemployment Crisis
There are proven solutions around the world that young Canadians can point to whenever policymakers and big business try to pit youth against immigrants.
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 Bulletin – December 2025
We’re defending Canadian journalism and celebrating progressive organizing.
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Nominations for the 2026 Jack Layton Prize and 2026 Charles Taylor Prize
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize and 2026 Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research.
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Is Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign a Blueprint for Success?
The Broadbent Institute’s Executive Director Jen Hassum joined Jeyan Jeganathan on TVO’s ‘The Rundown’ to discuss how Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is a blueprint for success.