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.
January 5, 2026
From the Ashes?
Editorial | Winter 2026
This special issue of Perspectives Journal shows that the politics of the centre are no match for the challenges that face humanity. We do, it seems, face a choice between socialism or barbarism.
January 5, 2026
A Social Democratic Canadian Foreign Policy
“As social democrats we aim to build solidarity and global justice with like-minded people around the world. But we need to hold tightly to the international institutions and norms that Canadians have helped to build over decades.”
December 5, 2025
Newfoundland’s First Mass Party
There are many lessons for today’s labour organizers and social democrats to learn from the FPU as a mass party, such as its deep entrenchment within struggling working-class communities, and the alternative economic and financial institutions it built.
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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Our 2025 in Review
The Broadbent Institute wishes you a happy and peaceful holiday season. As we round out the year, and
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APPLY NOW: 2026 Emerging Leaders Program
Applications are now open for the Broadbent Institute’s 2026 Emerging Leaders Program! The nine-month program equips Emerging Leaders with the skills, mentorship, and networks needed to prepare for Director-level responsibilities.
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Broadbent Bulletin – December 2025
We’re defending Canadian journalism and celebrating progressive organizing.