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    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...

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    New Report: Dreams and Realities on the Home Front

    New Report by the Broadbent Institute finds that 80% of BC Lower Mainland and Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area Residents Say Government Should Return to Building Non-Market Housing. TORONTO - A...

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    Statement on the Passing of Rhys Kesselman

    Statement on Passing of Rhys Kesselman The Broadbent Institute is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Broadbent Institute Policy Fellow, Professor Rhys Kesselman, on Sunday, February 25th, following a...

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  • Our Ideas

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    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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