The Broadbent Institute issued a statement: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that the Broadbent Institute announces the passing of our founder, Ed Broadbent,” reads the statement. “Ed devoted decades of his life to fighting for justice and equality in Canada and around the world. As a Member of Parliament, leader of the New Democratic … Read more
The cost of living, healthcare and housing affordability are top three drivers of voting amongst Canadians, according to a poll conducted by Abacus Research for the Broadbent Institute and Professional Institute for the Public Service of Canada. “[Canadians] are clear in their minds that better public services, expanding healthcare, and raising taxes on the wealthy will help life be … Read more
A poll conducted by Abacus Research on behalf of the Broadbent Institute and Professional Institute for the Public Service of Canada surveyed 1,500 Canadians shows that 70 per cent want to see the federal government build an economy and society that is more fair and equitable than it was before the pandemic. “Canadians are coming into … Read more
As a possible federal election looms, organizations across sectors, causes, and locations are calling on the federal government to update Canada’s tax system that can raise billions in revenue to invest in our post-pandemic recovery. The organizations are calling on the federal government to make three specific changes as proposed by the Tax the Rich … Read more
A majority of Canadians believe the pandemic made income and wealth inequality worse and 81 per cent think now is the right time to tackle it by increasing taxes on the wealthy and large corporations, says a new survey commissioned by the Broadbent Institute and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. “Canadians … Read more
The Broadbent Institute’s latest Essential Solutions Project report, Setting a New Normal through a Bold Recovery, describes the foundational issues Canada faces right now and calls for key structural changes to repair inequities in our society, while also addressing the climate crisis. “The upcoming federal budget can set a path to a recovery that rectifies the … Read more
Systemic racism in Canada leads to higher rates of infection and death of people of colour from COVID-19, says a new report from the Broadbent Institute. The report details the link between systemic racism, economic injustice, and COVID-19, and makes the case for three promising policy approaches to resolve this multifaceted problem. “We can draw … Read more
A new study conducted for the Broadbent Institute by Richard Shillington and Robin Shaban entitled The Brass Tax: Busting Myths About Overtaxed Canadians, provides compelling evidence that the Fraser Institute’s findings are problematic and paint a deceptive picture of typical Canadian tax rates. “Contrary to popular opinion, tax rates in Canada are actually comparatively low. Only 2 … Read more
The Broadbent Institute hosted its two day Progress Summit 2017, with a call to change the game. Institute founder, Ed Broadbent called on delegates to kick-start the next round of transformations to ensure Canada achieves its true potential for justice, prosperity, democracy and sustainability. “As we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, it’s an appropriate time to reflect on what’s going … Read more
Rick Smith, Executive Director of the Broadbent Institute, issued the following statement regarding Budget 2017: “Budget 2017 explicitly recognizes income inequality as a concern but does virtually nothing to solve the problem. Rather than taking a bite out of the juicy tax loopholes that unfairly benefit the richest Canadians, the Trudeau government has offered up … Read more
