Has the NDP lost its labour roots? My new piece for @broadbent.bsky.social traces how the union–party relationship has frayed, and why that matters for Canadian politics today. Labour and the NDP: Revisiting the Past, Looking to the Future perspectivesjournal.ca/labour-ndp-p... #cdnpoli #canlab

NEW RELEASE: PERSPECTIVES JOURNAL NO. 5 (SPECIAL ISSUE) Can social democracy once again become a transformative force in Canadian politics? Read the new issue from guest editor Simon Black: 🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca

Alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, the Broadbent Institute joined counterpart progressive think tanks from Chile, Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Mexico to build a new network for the defense of democracy.

Alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, the Broadbent Institute joined counterpart progressive think tanks from Chile, Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Mexico to build a new network for the defense of democracy.

Here are our top stories of 2025. And also some that we think should have gotten greater attention. pressprogress.ca/our-top-stor...

Time is running out to submit nominations for our 2026 awards! Don't forget to make your nominations for the 2026 Layton and Charles Taylor prizes at broadbentinstitute.c... Nominations close on December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.

"I don't want to look into the future and see the world the way it is now. I would really like to leave it a little better than I met it." Oghenerukevwe Erifeta on the Emerging Leaders Program: youtu.be/snmHspXvz-g... Learn more and apply for the 2026 cohort at broadbentinstitute.c...

Time is running out to submit nominations for our 2026 awards! Don't forget to make your nominations for the 2026 Layton and Charles Taylor prizes at broadbentinstitute.c... Nominations close on December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.

"I don't want to look into the future and see the world the way it is now. I would really like to leave it a little better than I met it." Oghenerukevwe Erifeta on the Emerging Leaders Program: youtu.be/snmHspXvz-g... Learn more and apply for the 2026 cohort at broadbentinstitute.c...

Stay tuned for more from the Broadbent Institute in 2026 as we celebrate our 15 years of building Canada's movements for democracy and equality, and for our 2025 Annual Report in early January! broadbentinstitute.ca/about/annual-reports/

From a continued war on drugs users, to major labour actions, to the mainstreaming of far-right views — these were the BC stories that made headlines this year: pressprogress.ca/bc-stories-t...

'Twas a bad year for scabs, and a good year for separatists. Listen to the PressProgress Holiday Special: pressprogress.ca/sources-podc...

When it comes to healthcare, Canada's provinces opt for risky experiments over proven solutions. Health reporter @brishti.bsky.social looks back on a year of policies on track for failure: pressprogress.ca/year-of-heal...

At the 2025 Progress Summit, Richard Gilbert was awarded the Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research for his impactful research on labour and immigration. Nominations for the 2026 Layton prize close on Dec 31, 2025: broadbentinstitute.c...

For Julius Chester, the Emerging Leaders Program gave him renewed inspiration, and the opportunity to connect with progressives from all across the country. Watch Julius's story: youtu.be/6dlqSPmCALE... And apply for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Program at broadbentinstitute.c...

Here's the Broadbent Institute's 2025 Year in Review! As the Broadbent Institute approaches its 15th anniversary in 2026, Ed’s legacy continues to shape our work to build a Canadian Good Society that is equal, just, and democratic. 🧵⬇️

A pioneer of Canadian prairie socialism, E.A. Partridge organized Saskatchewan grain farmers in the face of rampant price fixing. Dave McGrane explains his "Partridge plan" and the social democratic roots of western Canadian alienation:

Sikh Federation Canada Calls Out Carney Government For Failing to Hold India Accountable for Foreign Interference Sikh community calls for “accountability and transparency” as federal government looks to restart relationship with India pressprogress.ca/sikh-federat...

This was a rough year for Danielle Smith’s UCP. But with all that’s happened, the next could be even rougher. pressprogress.ca/danielle-smi...

Canada Needs More Non-Market Housing to Address Housing Insecurity, Experts Say The Federal Housing Advocate’s new report reaffirms what housing advocates have been pushing for years pressprogress.ca/canada-needs...

What makes the United States unique compared to most industrialized western countries is that it has never developed a full-fledged labour party or social democratic party that has welded significant political power and influence. broadbentinstitute.ca/research/next-left-canada/

On a new episode of @broadbent.bsky.social 's 🌅PERSPECTIVES🌅 host Dave McGrane introduces pioneer of Canadian prairie socialism E.A. Partridge, a radical farmer who organized Saskatchewan grain growers in the face of rampant price fixing. perspectivesjournal.ca/ea-partridge/ 🔶

Here's the Broadbent Institute's 2025 Year in Review! As the Broadbent Institute approaches its 15th anniversary in 2026, Ed’s legacy continues to shape our work to build a Canadian Good Society that is equal, just, and democratic. 🧵⬇️

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: Andres Arauz 🇪🇨 (@ecuarauz.bsky.social) Secretary General of Citizen Revolution Movement, Ecuador Hear from Andrés Arauz and other progressive leaders defending democracy across borders at the 2026 Progress Summit, March 4-6. Register today 🔗 broadbentinstitute.ca/summit2026

"Across Canada, language and policies stemming from American conservative Christianity continue to influence public policy." Alexandra Ages argues the far-right is weaponizing faith to justify inequality, control education, and rewrite history. 🔗➡️ perspectivesjournal.ca/christian-nationalism

Here's our guide to the many United Conservative MLAs facing recall, and why their constituents across Alberta say they want them gone: pressprogress.ca/ucp-mlas-fac...

British Columbia's newest far-right party has become embroiled in conflict, after suddenly removing its leader. OneBC’s implosion appears to stem from the firing of a staffer accused of posting neo-Nazi propaganda: pressprogress.ca/dallas-brodi...

A Year of Government Interference in Collective Bargaining More often than not, governments across Canada sided with corporations instead of workers. pressprogress.ca/a-year-of-go...

For Lauren Castelino (founder of the Green Career Centre), being part of her 2025 Emerging Leaders cohort gave her the means to build coalitions across movements. Watch the full clip and apply for the 2026 Emerging Leader Program at broadbentinstitute.ca/emerging-leaders-program

At the 2025 Progress Summit, Chiara Padovani was recognized with the Jack Layton Progress Prize for her fearless leadership in defending tenants and fighting for affordable housing. Nominations for the 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize are closing soon: broadbentinstitute.ca/awards

Diana Yoon (@dianayoon.bsky.social) reflects on the value of being a part of her 2025 Emerging Leaders cohort. Watch the full clip and apply for the 2026 Emerging Leader Program at broadbentinstitute.ca/emerging-leaders-program

2026 Progress Summit SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: David Adler, Co-General Coordinator of Progressive International 🔴 (@progintl.bsky.social) — a political organization that unites, organizes, and mobilizes progressive forces around the world. Register today 🔗 broadbentinstitute.ca/summit2026

At the 2025 Progress Summit, Chiara Padovani was recognized with the Jack Layton Progress Prize for her fearless leadership in defending tenants and fighting for affordable housing. Nominations for the 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize are closing soon: broadbentinstitute.ca/awards

Simon Fraser University wants only non-union faculty at its new medical school. SFU contends that it's so new and different that the existing collective agreement with university faculty doesn't apply. pressprogress.ca/sfu-medical-...

Applications are now open for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Program! This unique opportunity is designed for those who’ve demonstrated their potential to lead and make a positive impact within their communities. Deadline to apply: January 9, 2026 🔗➡️ broadbentinstitute.ca/emerging-leaders-program

2026 Progress Summit SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: David Adler, Co-General Coordinator of Progressive International 🔴 (@progintl.bsky.social) — a political organization that unites, organizes, and mobilizes progressive forces around the world. Register today 🔗 broadbentinstitute.ca/summit2026

"The point is really to have more democratic control over the digital infrastructure. Part of what helps our control over that is not to have one corporate entity with total market power." @clementnocos.bsky.social in today's @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/business/mic...

"The point is really to have more democratic control over the digital infrastructure. Part of what helps our control over that is not to have one corporate entity with total market power." @clementnocos.bsky.social in today's @thestar.com: www.thestar.com/business/mic...

Diana Yoon (@dianayoon.bsky.social) reflects on the value of being a part of her 2025 Emerging Leaders cohort. Watch the full clip and apply for the 2026 Emerging Leader Program at broadbentinstitute.ca/emerging-leaders-program

On ep95 of the 💫HARBINGER SHOWCASE💫 radio show ➡️ @youcaughtscott.com vs. Jesse Brown on THE NORTH STATE ➡️ remembering J.S. Woodsworth on @broadbent.bsky.social's PERSPECTIVES ➡️ @redeyeradio.bsky.social on academic Indigenous identity policies causing harm ➡️ + more www.spreaker.com/episode/ep95...

Applications are now open for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Program! This unique opportunity is designed for those who’ve demonstrated their potential to lead and make a positive impact within their communities. Deadline to apply: January 9, 2026 🔗➡️ broadbentinstitute.ca/emerging-leaders-program

Here’s How Doug Ford’s Government Will Impact Public Services and Infrastructure in 2026 A look back on a jam-packed year of new legislation in Ontario. pressprogress.ca/heres-how-do...

With a massive legal shakeup, Alberta’s government is paving the way for a separatist referendum. "It’s the most draconian, totalitarian piece of legislation I’ve ever seen," says a former deputy premier. pressprogress.ca/alberta-pave...

Quebec’s Attack on Labour, Explained Premier François Legault’s government has passed multiple pieces of controversial legislation targeting the province’s workers this year. pressprogress.ca/quebecs-atta...

From the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike to the birth of the CCF in 1932, J.S. Woodsworth was a pioneer of Canadian social democracy, advancing the workers' cause across the country. Listen to 'Social Democrats of the North,' a Perspectives Journal podcast series: perspectivesjournal.ca/js-woodsworth/

"The transformative program of the FPU heightened economic power and instilled a community pride in towns across Newfoundland [...] inspiring hope for a better future and way of life for Newfoundland’s working-class fishermen." – @davidcoaker.bsky.social 🔗➡️ perspectivesjournal....

« Malgré tout, le congrès de novembre a rappelé à quoi peut ressembler une vraie politique de parti de masse apte à revigorer un parti de gauche » Lire l'opinion de Bruce McKenna sur l'utopisme pragmatique de @quebecsolidaire.bsky.social : perspectivesjournal.ca/utopistes-pragmatiques/

New on Making the Good Society: #Ironworkers Bert Royer and Nigel Hare explain how the unionized trades are fighting for affordability for their members from apprenticeship to retirement. Full clip: perspectivesjournal.ca/ironworkers/

This #GivingTuesday, help fuel the research, leadership training, and independent journalism needed defend democracy. Make a donation at broadbentinstitute.ca/defend-democracy/

On a new episode of @broadbent.bsky.social's 🌅PERSPECTIVES🌅 host Dave McGrane explains how, from the Winnipeg General Strike to the birth of the CCF, J.S. Woodsworth became a pioneer of Canadian social democracy. perspectivesjournal.ca/js-woodsworth/ 🔶