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The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. Each episode brings thought-provoking discussions with policymakers, activists, and experts who are driving change across Canada. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future. Progress Canada is here to cut through the noise, highlight what matters, and empower Canadians to contribute ...
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Building an Economic Floor in Society with Deb Matthews
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In this episode, former Ontario Deputy Premier Deb Matthews joins us to talk about what it takes to build an economic floor in society. We discuss the creation of the Ontario Child Benefit, Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, Debt-Free Tuition, and the Ontario Basic Income Pilot. We also touch on how local progress can spark national action towar…
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What to Expect from the Throne Speech with Lloyd Rang
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What happens when campaign promises meet the reality of governing? In this episode, we go behind the scenes of Canada’s upcoming Throne Speech with speechwriter Lloyd Rang. Lloyd has helped craft these rare and powerful addresses for Ontario premiers and recently worked on Mark Carney’s campaign. He joins us to unpack what makes a Throne Speech dif…
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The Wrap-Up Alberta: Liberal Canada, Conservative Alberta
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In this kickoff episode of The Wrap-Up Alberta, we explore a political paradox: Can both the Liberals and Conservatives be gaining ground in Alberta at the same time? We discuss what newly elected MP Eleanor Olszewski needs to do to represent the whole province—inside Cabinet and in caucus. We also dive into the upcoming Throne Speech and what the …
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The Measles Outbreak & Protecting Public Health with Jill Promoli and Dr. Adil Shamji
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Ontario is facing a measles outbreak—and with it, a critical test of our public health readiness. In this episode of Progress Canada, we’re joined by two guests on the front lines of advocacy and policymaking: Jill Promoli, vaccine and public health parent advocate Dr. Adil Shamji, Ontario Liberal MPP and critic for Urgent Care and Public Health To…
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Journalism as a Pillar of Democracy with Colin D'Mello
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In our latest episode, we sit down with Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News, to discuss the crucial role political journalists play in keeping governments accountable, informing the public, and strengthening our democracy. At a time when newsroom resources are shrinking and misinformation is on the rise, this conversation is a …
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The Port Hopefuls - The Birth and Death of Progressive Conservative Politics
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What does it mean to be a progressive conservative—and is there still a place for that tradition in Canada today? In our latest episode, we take a trip back to 1942, when a group of young reform-minded Conservatives gathered in Port Hope, Ontario, to chart a new, more progressive course for their party. The Port Hopefuls left a lasting mark on Cana…
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It’s our final episode of the election! We're tackling the final week of the campaign and covering: - The digital ad war - Party platforms and policy announcements - Hit or miss moments from the campaign trail - How the parties will get out their vote on Election Day Sit back and enjoy as we deliver one last election wrap-up! Subscribe to Progress …
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Welcome to a special debate edition of "The Wrap-Up"! In this episode we highlight: - How strong moderation impacted the tone of the debate - Hit and miss moments for each leader - Who performed best on each of the policy themes - Which voters each leader was trying to reach - Who clinched their pitch to voters Sit back and enjoy as we deliver your…
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Welcome to our election mini-series, "The Wrap-Up". Each week, veteran campaigners Theresa Lubowitz, Darrell Dean, and Alex Mather will unpack the campaign’s key narratives and how party messaging is landing with voters. This week, we're tackling the third week of the campaign. We'll be covering: Crowds vs. polls Policy announcements What to l…
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Welcome to our election mini-series, "The Wrap-Up". Each week, veteran campaigners Theresa Lubowitz, Darrell Dean, and Alex Mather will unpack the campaign’s key narratives and how party messaging is landing with voters. This week, we're tackling the second week of the campaign. We'll be covering: The digital ad war Party policy announcements …
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Welcome to our election mini-series, "The Wrap-Up". Each week, veteran campaigners Theresa Lubowitz, Darrell Dean, and Alex Mather will unpack the campaign’s key narratives and how party messaging is landing with voters. This week, we're tackling the opening days of the campaign. We'll be covering: Recent polling The digital ad war Party polic…
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Today, we’re joined by Jennifer Keesmaat, one of Canada’s leading urban planners and the CEO of Collecdev Markee. Jennifer is a passionate advocate for modular and prefabricated housing, and her work focuses on creating high-quality, sustainable homes in established urban neighbourhoods. In this episode, we’ll be discussing Canada's housing crisis,…
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Building Climate Resilient Housing with Chris Ballard
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In our first full episode, we sit down with Chris Ballard. Chris is the CEO of Passive House Canada, a national organization that champions high-performance, energy-efficient building standards for homes and buildings across the country. Before joining Passive House, Chris served as Ontario’s Minister of Housing and Ontario's Minister of Environmen…
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The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. Each episode brings thought-provoking discussions with policymakers, activists, and experts who are driving change across Canada. We tackle issues like income security, housing affordability, community building, climate progr…
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