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New York's youngest assemblywoman, campaign manager showcase winning strategies for women in politics
VANCOUVER—More women need to run for – and win – elected office, says New York State’s youngest assemblywoman Nily Rozic. She is in Vancouver with her campaign manager, Sally Frank, to speak at a special event showcasing the front and back room of a progressive political...
Organizing to win: Upstream director to speak to progressive Whitehorse organizers
Ryan Meili to be joined by Broadbent Institute's Mira Oreck and local progressive leaders
WHITEHORSE—Dr. Ryan Meili, author of A Healthy Society and founding director of Upstream: Institute for a Healthy Society, is coming to town with...
New wealth distribution study finds deep and persistent inequality in Canada
OTTAWA—Wealth in Canada is concentrated heavily in the top 10% – with the bottom 50% combined accounting for less than 6% of all wealth, a new study by the Broadbent Institute has found.
The report, titled Haves and Have-Nots, is based on custom Statistics Canada data...
Broadbent Institute announces Robert Reich as Progress Gala keynote
Author and policy leader to address high-level November event
OTTAWA—Renowned economist and author Robert Reich will be the keynote speaker at the Broadbent Institute's second annual Progress Gala this November in Toronto. Reich, a high-profile...
Broadbent Institute to place budding politicos in cutting-edge U.S. campaigns through new training program
Unique course offered in partnership with leading Democratic firm
OTTAWA—As part of its commitment to supporting the development of a new generation of Canadian leaders, the Broadbent Institute has launched the Camp Progress Practicum...
Broadbent Institute challenges businesses and Ottawa to move towards Youth Job Guarantee
Plan tackles steep unemployment and underemployment among youth under 25
OTTAWA—The Broadbent Institute is calling on Canadian businesses and the federal government to create 186,000 full-time co-op, paid internship and summer jobs to help young...
