Emma Jackson on vision
It is clear that we are not living in moderate times, so why should our vision for the future be moderate? Climate justice leader Emma Jackson talks about crafting a...
Ed Broadbent on Equality
Ed Broadbent talks about a value of social democracy - equality. Both the Great Depression and the COVID-19 pandemic showed a whole layer of the population suffering greatly while a...
Ed Broadbent on the connection between social movements and social democracy
Drawing on events from his hometown of Oshawa, Ontario, Ed Broadbent talks about how social movements and social democracy can work together to create a better life for everyone.
Ed Broadbent on why social democracy matters
Ed Broadbent talks about why social democracy matters both now - as we come out of a global pandemic - and always - to stand up for equity. "Only a...
Ed Broadbent on the battle for Indigenous rights - Section 35 - in the charter
Ed Broadbent reflects on the "intellectual battle" he had with Pierre Trudeau over social and economic rights, the notion of liberal civil individual rights vs collective rights, and how that...
Anand Giridharadas on building power and political demand, and making the most of this moment
Speaking as part of our 2021 Summit Series, Anand Giridharadas breaks down the role – the power – that the public has to build political demand, and how critical this...
Nahanni Fontaine on embracing uncomfortable truths for healing, reclamation and strength
Manitoba MLA Nahanni Fontaine reflects on her personal journey and continuing fight for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and the values that drive her political activism.
Ed Broadbent on the key values of social democracy
Ed Broadent outlines the key values of social democracy – equality and liberty – and explains why equality is such a defining value, and fundamental goal, for social democrats.
Anand Giridharadas on the opportunity to reimagine the social contract
Speaking as part of our 2021 Summit Series, Anand Giridharadas reflects on the generational opportunity we have to remake our society in the wake of the pandemic, the massive transformation...
Ed Broadbent on the importance of hope in the struggle
Ed Broadbent reflects on the difference between hope and optimism and the critical importance of hope in the struggle for justice.
