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New Additions to the Broadbent Institute's Board of Directors

The Broadbent Institute is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to the Board of Directors to help shape a social democratic research agenda for Canada and bolster the skills and impact of progressive organizers and leaders.

The new members of the Board of Directors include:

  • Anna Rothney, Executive Director of the Manitoba Federation of Labour.
  • Rob Gillezeau, Assistant Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy at the University of Toronto.
  • Stephanie Nakitsas, Campaigns at CUPE Ontario.
  • Jared A. Walker, organizer, activist, writer, and communications professional.

They join Ed Broadbent as well as Dawn Black, Monika Dutt, Michal Hay, Opreet Kang, Bill Knight, Mairin Loewen, Peggy Nash, Brian Topp and Maeva Vilain who continue their tenures on the Board of Directors.

“I am very pleased to welcome this diverse and experienced group of incoming Board members who will bring their insights to the table in advancing social democracy across Canada,” said Ed Broadbent. “I am looking forward to working with them in growing our organization and to help us push for a progressive working-class agenda.”