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change through the promotion of democracy, equality, and sustainability and the training of
a new generation of leaders.

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Featured
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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News and Blogs
BlogBudget 2021: The Child Care Budget?
The Trudeau government’s next budget will be make-or-break for Canadian women and their families. Expectations are high – and so are the stakes. Child care advocates, feminist and business organizations,...
BlogTime for Serious Corporate Tax Reform
United States President Joe Biden is serious about corporate tax reform. His administration proposes a big hike in the US corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%, closing down many...
BlogBudget 2021: Time to Invest in a Publicly-Owned Biotech Company to Make Future Vaccines
For the upcoming federal budget, the Institute has put together a blog series exploring key areas the federal government must take immediate action on to continue to effectively respond, and...
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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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