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Setting a New Normal through a Bold Recovery
The crisis we and the world continue to confront seriously affects public health and our social and economic well-being. There will be no quick return to normal, nor should there be.Read more
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The first full-length treatment of Ed Broadbent’s ideas and remarkable seven-decade engagement in public life. Part memoir, part history, part political manifesto, Seeking Social Democracy offers the first full-length treatment...
BlogEd Broadbent Statement on the Passing of Monique Bégin
Canada has lost an exceptional woman. Monique Bégin was a leader in the cause of gender equality, a leader in bringing universal healthcare to Canada and in general a leader...
In the NewsSeeking Social Democracy - Pre-Order Today!
Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality By: Ed Broadbent PC, Frances Abele CM, Jonathan Sas & Luke Savage Part memoir, part history, part political manifesto,...
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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.
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Democratic 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.
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Green 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.
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Social 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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