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News and Blogs
BlogStatement on the Passing of Rhys Kesselman
Statement on Passing of Rhys Kesselman The Broadbent Institute is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Broadbent Institute Policy Fellow, Professor Rhys Kesselman, on Sunday, February 25th, following a...
BlogShortlists for the 2024 Jack Layton Prize and Charles Taylor Prize
The Broadbent Institute is thrilled to announce the shortlists for this year's Jack Layton Progress Prize and Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research. The winners will be announced at...
In the NewsStatement on the passing of Brian Mulroney
TIBOR KOLLEY/THE GLOBE AND MAIL The Broadbent Institute is saddened to learn of the passing of the Right Honourable former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Together, Brian Mulroney and Ed Broadbent...
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Our Ideas
Income Inequality
Economic inequality is one of the critical challenges of our time. To reverse the growing gap and create a more fair and just society, progressives must demand public policies that focus on shared prosperity and equitable wealth distribution for all.
Read moreDemocratic Renewal
To reverse the hollowing out of democracy, Canada must restore faith in the system and renew public engagement in the political process including reforming democratic institutions to be accountable and responsive, advocating for more formal representation of women and minority groups, and investing in communities.
Read moreGreen Economy
Climate change, deforestation, water contamination, cancer-causing toxins, ecosystem decline: Canada must focus on the development of innovative greener industries that generate good jobs and globally competitive companies that can fuel Canada’s long-term economic well-being.
Read moreSocial Democracy
Social democracy is an array of social movements promoting equality and recognition of differences, including feminism, anti-racism, the environmental movement and struggles for the recognition of disability rights and Indigenous rights.
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