News and Blogs

Find the latest news from the Institute, and policy ideas from the Broadbent Blog, Canada's hub for Canada's leading progressive voices.
Disclaimer: the opinions expressed herein are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Institute.


Blog

Broadbent Bulletin | October 2024

Welcome to the October edition of the Broadbent Bulletin! Yesterday we observed National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As we reflect on the importance of Indigenous leaders in the social...

In the News

A free NDP is party’s best chance to win back Canada’s working class

This article was published in the National Observer on Friday, September 6th, 2024. Read the full article in the National Observer. The NDP can more credibly present itself as that...

Blog

Broadbent Bulletin | September 2024

Happy Labour Day and welcome to the September edition of the Broadbent Bulletin! We’re here to keep you updated with all that’s new from the Broadbent Institute, PressProgress and the...

Blog

Broadbent Institute Employees Achieve a New Contract with UFCW 1006A

The Broadbent Institute has ratified a new union contract with significant gains for its employees! The new agreement covers 15 members and will remain valid until July 1, 2027. “We...

Blog

Broadbent Bulletin | August 2024

Welcome to the August edition of the Broadbent Bulletin! It’s been an eventful summer for Canadian progressives, and we’re here to keep you updated with all that’s new from the...

Blog

Broadbent Bulletin | July 2024

Welcome to the July edition of the Broadbent Bulletin! With the summer ahead, here are the highlights for an eventful Spring from the Broadbent Institute. In case you missed it,...

Blog

Profits, Inflation and Survival in an Age of Emergencies: Why We Need a New Paradigm

The 2024 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture was held on Thursday, May 30th in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Arts. A special thanks to TMU Interim Dean of Arts Amy Peng...

In the News

Corporate price gouging. That’s the real problem

It seems almost too obvious to say aloud: to solve our affordability challenges, prices, which have steadily increased since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, need to stabilize so...

In the News

Champions of Change: The Broadbent Institute's 2024 Awards

Each year, in partnership with the Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor, and Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow, the Broadbent Institute has the honour of awarding the Jack Layton Progress Prize and...

Blog

2024 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture

The 2024 Ellen Meiksins Wood Prize was awarded by the Broadbent Institute to economist Dr. Isabella Weber—for critical research on economic shocks and inflation that equip Canadian progressives with policy...