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Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 6d

In the end, Air Canada flight attendants forced their employers back to the bargaining table to end unpaid work and negotiate for fair wages. It takes organizing for collective action to win these rights back for the working class.

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 12d

The LSR’s influence persisted through the institutions and intellectual traditions it helped to shape, including journals, academic networks & policy debates that would continue to inform Canadian social democracy in the decades that followed. 🧠 perspectivesjournal.ca/lsr-intellectual-foundations

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 13d

As neoliberal globalization took hold, Canadian economic nationalism was hollowed out, and the Waffle’s warnings became reality. NEW from David Coaker for Perspectives Journal No. 6 🧇 perspectivesjournal.ca/requiem-waffle

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 14d

As Mamdani’s mayoral campaign for NYC demonstrated clearly, a courageous and hopeful message, delivered clearly and effectively, can move the entire conversation. That is when the pairing of the message and the ground game can become a groundswell. 🌄 perspectivesjournal.ca/ground-game-courage

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 15d

Notwithstanding the possibility of a few jobs or entrepreneurial opportunities in the mining economy, an extractive future for Treaty 9 territory will continue the flow of wealth out of Indigenous land. FULL ANALYSIS⛏️ perspectivesjournal.ca/false-promises-economic-reconciliation

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 15d

"Canada cannot bet on AI for economic reform" argues @balsillieschool.bsky.social's Madison Lee in analysis for Perspectives Journal No. 6 🤖 perspectivesjournal.ca/neoliberal-ai-growth

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 16d

Canada’s political economy is characterized by the pull of resource extraction lock-in, referred to as the “staple trap.” The trap is tightened because of the way political leaders react during crisis periods. 🏭 perspectivesjournal.ca/megaprojects-staple-trap/

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 19d

JUST PUBLISHED: Perspectives Journal No. 6 - Summer 2026 The latest issue looks to an alternative, progressive vision for ‘nation-building' & Canada's historic experiences in building progressive ideas, institutions and organizing. READ & SHARE: perspectivesjournal.ca/editorial-summer-2026

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 20d

"Canada contributed to the decline in international law." 🌐 Broadbent Leadership Fellow @jenpedersen.bsky.social spoke on Canada's damage to the international order, despite Prime Minister Carney's middle power declarations. Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/watch?v=krEDBsAedQI

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 25d

NEW Podcast Episode: Chile’s former Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation Aisén Etcheverry explains how her progressive government built capacity for digital sovereignty in anticipation of the age of AI. 🎧 perspectivesjournal.ca/aisen-etcheverry-digital-sovereignty

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 26d

In his upcoming article for Perspectives Journal no. 6 Research Fellow Brendan Haley argues Mark Carney’s “nation-building” agenda is not a new thing for Canada. But it risks repeating a very old Canadian development pitfall that created the dependence on empires that leaves us vulnerable today.

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 27d

If AI scribes were the test run, Supply Ontario has lessons to learn Broadbent Research Fellow @danyaalraza.com reflects on the rise of "AI scribes" in Ontario, in a new article for Healthy Debate. 🔗 healthydebate.ca/2026/07/abou...

Promotional graphic for an article in "healthydebate" titled "If AI scribes were the test run, Supply Ontario has lessons to learn" by Danyaal Raza & Sheryl Spithoff, published July 15, 2026. A pull quote reads, "In May, Ontario’s Auditor General released a special report on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the Ontario government, including medical ‘AI scribes’ that are increasingly being used by doctors. Physicians were assured that approved AI scribes met 'provincial requirements for clinical functions, privacy, and secure data storage.' It seems those requirements were lacking."

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· 28d

When so many figures, from Rosa Luxemburg, to Ed Broadbent, to Tony Blair, have at one point called themselves “social democrats,” is there a tension or confusion between social democracy and democratic socialism? 🎧 perspectivesjournal.ca/socialism-after-capitalism

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jul 10

Chile's former Minister of Innovation Aisén Etcheverry argued that AI companies are amplifying the inequalities we already live through. It's up to progressives to envision how we take democratic control over the uses and abuses of new technology. 🔗 www.youtube.com/live/7EdD9uW...

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jul 9

🔴 JOIN THE LIVESTREAM STARTING AT 6PM EDT Stream 'A Progressive Vision for Democratic AI & Digital Sovereignty?' starting at 6 pm EDT on Thursday, July 9, featuring progressive policymakers and thought leaders from across the Americas speaking at @arts-tmu.bsky.social. 🔗 youtu.be/7EdD9uWI1R4

Promotional graphic for "A Progressive Vision for Democratic AI & Digital Sovereignty" encouraging viewers to join the livestream starting at 6pm EDT. Next to the event title, four speaker images appear alongside the logos for Rumbo Colectivo, the Broadbent Institute, and Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty of Arts.

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jul 8

"A sudden increase in military spending on that scale could take billions of dollars away from fixing healthcare, building affordable housing, & helping families make ends meet." 🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca/socdem-foreign-policy/

Black text set on a turquoise background, featuring a quote from "A Social Democratic Foreign Policy" published in Perspectives on January 5, 2026. The quote, attributed to Jennifer Pedersen, reads "A sudden increase in military spending on that scale could take billions of dollars away from fixing healthcare, building affordable housing, training young people and helping families make ends meet. None of this will actually make Canadians safer in the long run." Below the quote, an image shows a large empty chamber with several rows of seats.

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jul 6

MEDIA ADVISORY: Progressive leaders from across the Americas meet in Toronto to discuss issues of AI and Digital Sovereignty ahead of the 2026 Panamerican Congress Info: broadbentinstitute.ca/panam-workshop-media-advisory

Text set on a mustard-yellow background reads "MEDIA ADVISORY Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Toronto - Thursday, July 9. Panamerican Progressive Leadership to Discuss Policy Agenda for AI and Digital Sovereignty in Toronto" Below the text, logos appear for Rumbo Collectivo, the Broadbent Institute, and the 2026 Panamerican Congress: Montevido, from left to right. A geometric pattern borders the left side of text.

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jul 2

Out of the ashes of decades of neoliberalism, 🇲🇽Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has focused on empowering the working class. What can 🇨🇦Canadians learn from this to defend sovereignty? We ask @granadosceja.bsky.social. Full interview🎥 broadbentinstitute.ca/progressive-governance-mexico/

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 30

Clement Nocos & Dave McGrane launched the @feps-europe.eu + @renner-institut.at Next Left Canada Country Case Study. The book examines the NDP offering a compelling account of a century of social democratic influence. Full event & info: broadbentinstitute.ca/events/next-left-book-launch/

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 23

"Every day, health-care workers across Canada hold a strained system together. Last week, Alberta’s political leadership made their job harder," argues Broadbent Fellow @danyaalraza.com for the Edmonton Journal. 🩺 edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-albertas-dual-practice-a-false-promise

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 22

When I look at the game and the world today, I see the need for a revival of the Corinthian spirit of leaders from within the sport who recognize their power to change the game and the world it is played in. ⚽️ perspectivesjournal.ca/soccer-jerseys-hard-times/

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 19

Broadbent Institute board members @peggynash.bsky.social (@policyalternatives.ca) & Jared Walker (@c4tf.bsky.social) argue for a windfall tax on the oil and gas industry to fight Iran-war inflation — an idea supported by a majority of Canadians. 📰 www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Block quote from a Globe and Mail opinion article titled "Big oil makes billions as Canadians face Iran-war inflation. We need a windfall tax" by Peggy Nash and Jared A. Walker, published June 18, 2026. the quote reads, "North American analysts estimate that gas prices won’t return to prewar levels until mid-2027 at the earliest. Oil companies are set to continue their high profits, while inflation ripples across the economy. A windfall profits tax on the oil and gas industry could help remedy that disparity. And a recent poll shows a majority of Canadians support the idea."

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 18

How do we make digital sovereignty and public, democratically-controlled AI for the public good into real nation-building initiatives? Join the Broadbent Institute & Rumbo Collectivo for a discussion on AI and Digital Sovereignty at @arts-tmu.bsky.social 🔗 broadbentinstitute.ca/digital-sovereignty

Promotional Graphic for an event on Thursday July 9 from 6pm-8pm EDT, called "A Progressive Vision for AI & Digital Sovereignty". Below the title and date, a series of organizational logos and photos of two speakers appear against a blue background.

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 18

"Where governments deny homelessness exists ... researchers and advocates need to play a key role in guiding the changes needed to make the right to adequate housing a reality in Canada." 🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca/temptations-...

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 15

Secret National Housing Strategy Consultations Exclude Renters On June 8 @acorncanada.bsky.social marched on Ottawa to demand fair housing policy for tenants. "ACORN’s demand of the government is simple: give tenants a seat at the table" 🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca/housing-strategy-excludes-renters/

Block quote from a Perspectives Article titled "'Secret' National Housing Strategy Consultations Exclude Renters". The block quote reads, "The most devastating flaw in the federal government’s current strategy is that the loss of affordable housing far outpaces new construction. Between 2016 and 2021, Canada lost 230,000 affordable rental units on the private market. This means that while the government hyper-focuses on building new market-based housing units, Canadians lose 46,000 genuinely affordable rentals annually." Below the quote are the author name Alejandra Ruiz-Vargas and URL to perspectivesjournal.ca

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 15

"We can take the high road and implement technology that benefits society and workers." @cupescfp.bsky.social's Sarah Ryan argues that we can stand up to US Big Tech companies to protect jobs, public trust, and democracy. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0UQ...

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 13

"The forces we’re up against aren’t local. Real estate is one of the most powerful sectors of the Canadian economy. If tenants are going to successfully challenge landlords and developers, we need organizations with comparable scale." 🏠 perspectivesjournal.ca/toronto-tenant-union/

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 12

Organizers from @socialists.nyc are winning campaigns, fighting for affordability, and showing New Yorkers what a better city looks like in the lead up to the US midterm elections. Watch 'Our Time Is Now: Delivering Change from New York to Toronto' 🔗 youtu.be/pAbIImZ_k24

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 10

“Win or Lose, But Always with Democracy.” Willy Blomme reflects on solidarity for the underdogs before the 2026 World Cup kick off🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca/soccer-jerseys-hard-times/

Broadbent Institute@broadbent· Jun 9

"There is a moment of rupture. There is a point where you know it when you see it." Watch & listen to @lukewsavage.bsky.social in conversation with @sunraysunray.bsky.social on how a new generation is thinking about socialism and democracy today 🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca/socialism-af...