The Conservative government’s new tax package is a throwback to an earlier era that stands to deepen inequality and will do little to alleviate child care costs, the Broadbent Institute said. “The Conservatives are trying to put lipstick on a pig. The greatest benefits would still go to the highest income earners with stay-at-home spouses, … Read more
Right-leaning charities are reporting zero “political” activity while engaging in work that appears to meet the Canada Revenue Agency’s definition, a new Broadbent Institute report has found. The institute says that this raises new questions about the agency’s selection process for determining which charities are targeted for political-activity audits and how charities are interpreting CRA’s … Read more
The Broadbent Institute announced that Hugh Segal, Master of Massey College at the University of Toronto, will be interviewing renowned economist and author Robert Reich following Reich’s keynote address at the Institute’s second annual Progress Gala in November in Toronto. The full release is available online. Call 613-857-2814.
As part of its commitment to supporting the development of a new generation of progressive leaders in Canada, the Broadbent Institute is announced the second phase of Camp Progress Practicum — a new hands-on, intensive training and placement opportunity for Canadian campaigners. The program is being offered in collaboration with 270 Strategies, a grassroots consulting firm … Read more
Wealth in Canada is concentrated heavily in the top 10 per cent – with the bottom 50 per cent combined accounting for less than 6 per cent of all wealth, a new study by the Broadbent Institute has found. The report, titled Haves and Have-Nots, is based on custom Statistics Canada data from the agency’s Survey of Financial … Read more
Renowned economist and author Robert Reich will be the keynote speaker at the Broadbent Institute’s second annual Progress Gala this November in Toronto. Reich, a business commentator and expert on the income inequality crisis, will make the case for a fairer economic future to an audience of political leaders and policy influencers. More information is available … Read more
As part of its commitment to supporting the development of a new generation of Canadian leaders, the Broadbent Institute has launched the Camp Progress Practicum, a new hands-on, intensive training and placement opportunity for Canadian campaigners, organizers and activists. The program is offered in collaboration with 270 Strategies, a firm founded by senior strategists from … Read more
The Broadbent Institute is calling on Canadian businesses and the federal government to create 186,000 full-time co-op, paid internship and summer jobs to help young people make a successful transition from education to work in a new report released June 23rd. Inspired by an employment strategy endorsed by the Council of the European Union, the … Read more
A study by the Broadbent Institute found that two out of three families targeted by the government’s income splitting plan would receive less than $500 while fewer than 4 per cent of such families – some of the wealthiest in Canada – would be eligible for a benefit in excess of $5,000. The Big Split: Income Splitting’s … Read more
In recognition of her service as founding executive director and senior advisor, the Broadbent Institute has named Kathleen Monk as its first honourary board member. The institute made the appointment as Monk announced her plans to pursue other professional opportunities in April. In her role as an honourary board member, she will continue to advise the institute. Call … Read more
