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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 to a progressive future for all of us.
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In this episode, we’re joined by André Côté, the Interim Executive Director of The Dais, a public policy and leadership think tank at Toronto Metropolitan University. We discuss online harms facing young people, how the internet is shaping the next generation’s views on democracy, and how we can we can arm Canadian citizens with the tools they need to defeat disinformation.Where to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
In this episode of The Wrap Up: Ontario, we tackle the Ontario NDP convention in Niagara Falls, Marit Stiles' performance on the mandatory leadership review vote, and what it all means for the party going forward.Where to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
In our first episode of the On Message panel we discuss the summer political season, the return to parliament, and how each party is framing the political debate in Canada.Where to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
In this episode, we’re joined by MP Chi Nguyen. We talk about her transition from advocate to elected official, what she’s learned so far, and the kind of politics she intends to bring to Parliament Hill.Where to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
The Wrap-Up Ontario panel is back to discuss the 2025 Ontario Liberal Party AGM, the sudden resignation of party leader Bonnie Crombie, and where the party is headed next. #onpoli #olpldr #ontarioliberal #cdnpoliWhere to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
In this episode, we’re joined by Ontario’s 24th Premier, Dalton McGuinty. From 2003 to 2013, he led the province with a calm, principled leadership style. We discuss his political career and his new book, "Be a Good One," about positive, purpose-drive leadership in politics.Where to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
In this episode we’re joined by Norm Di Pasquale, a former Toronto school trustee who fought for student nutrition programs and the recognition of Prime Month at Ontario schools. Together, we discuss cuts to education and attacks on local democracy in Ontario.Where to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
In this episode, we sit down with pollster and political commentator Kyla Ronellenfitsch to discuss her polling about potential leadership candidates in the lead-up to the Ontario Liberal leadership review in September.Where to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
In this episode, we’re joined by the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, Bonnie Crombie. We talk about the fallout from the recent provincial election, her party's upcoming leadership review, and her vision for Ontario's future.Where to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
In this episode, we’re joined by the new leader of the Green Party of Prince Edward Island, Matt MacFarlane. We talk about what it means to lead with bold ideas in Canada’s smallest province and what it will take to finally win government.Where to Find Us:Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
The deep blue riding of Battle River–Crowfoot will be up for grabs in a by-election this summer. We break down why this Conservative stronghold matters nationally, what to watch for in the campaign, and the ripple effect the campaign will have on Pierre Poilievre's leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada.Where to Find Us:Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
In this episode, we’re joined by former Deputy Premier of Alberta Thomas Lukaszuk to discuss his grassroots campaign to defend Alberta’s place in Canada against rising separatism.Where to Find Us:Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Podcast Platforms:RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1027adaac/podcast/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Etut7tXvL8yN4PjQ96pHH?si=7d80390f146a4f07Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8dfa624c-13a8-4268-a977-b3bc509b6cd7/progress-canadaApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/progress-canada/id1802911774 YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada/podcasts
After a losing election campaign, the Ontario Liberal Party’s Constitution requires a leadership review to take place at the party’s upcoming convention in September. In this episode, our panel tackles key questions ahead of the vote:What does Bonnie Crombie need to do to convince members she deserves a second chance to lead the party to victory?What do those who want to turn the page on the Crombie era need to do to make their case to members ahead of the review?What number does Crombie need to hit to silence her naysayers and confidently move forward towards the next election?Leadership change or not, what does the party need to do in the next 6, 12, 18 months to get campaign-ready?Join us for an in-depth look at the state of the Ontario Liberal Party ahead of the most important decision its members will make in 2025.
As Ontario's 25th Premier, Kathleen Wynne broke barriers, led Ontario through major challenges, and was a powerful voice in Canadian politics. In this episode, the former Premier joins us to reflect on the changing political landscape, the rise of polarization, and what it takes to lead with integrity in uncertain times. We also talk about the next generation of political leaders—and how we can help them build a more inclusive future.#ProgressCanada #KathleenWynne #CanadianPolitics #Leadership #cdnpoli #onpoliSubscribe to Progress Canada: RSS: https://lnkd.in/gapabtEN Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gqVqfNZ9 Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g-jSK3Nh Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g8aRs39R YouTube Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gjs2acZp
Prince Edward Island’s governing Progressive Conservativesare choosing a new leader and the next premier. Today, we sit down with leadership contender Mark Ledwell. A lawyer and public policy expert with deep Island roots, he brings decades of experience advising on complex issues related to infrastructure, energy, agri-food, and finance to his bid for the province’s top job. In this episode, Mark shares his vision for a stronger PEI and what he believes it will take to lead the province forward.Subscribe to Progress Canada:RSS: https://lnkd.in/gapabtEN Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gqVqfNZ9Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g-jSK3NhApple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g8aRs39R YouTube Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gjs2acZp
Doug Ford just won his third straight majority, the first Ontario premier to do so since 1959. But what does it mean for the future of the province?In this debut episode of The Wrap-Up: Ontario, Theresa, Darrell, and Jordan break down the results of the recent provincial election, Ford’s rush to pass seven controversial bills, and what kind of power Ontario’s premier now holds at Queen’s Park and across the country.Subscribe to Progress Canada:RSS: https://lnkd.in/gapabtEN Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gqVqfNZ9Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g-jSK3NhApple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g8aRs39R YouTube Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gjs2acZp
Rob Cerjanec is one of the newest MPPs at Queen’s Park. He represents Ajax and serves as the Ontario Liberal Critic for Economic Development and Innovation, Tourism, Sport and Culture. In this episode, Rob shares what it took to win his seat, how he’s adjusting to life in the Legislature, and what he hopes to bring to Queen’s Park as part of a new generation of Liberals.Subscribe to Progress Canada:RSS: https://lnkd.in/gapabtEN Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gqVqfNZ9Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g-jSK3NhApple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g8aRs39R YouTube Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gjs2acZp
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 towards building effective income security programs for all Canadians. 🎧 Tune in to learn how investing in people pays off for everyone. Subscribe to Progress Canada:RSS: https://lnkd.in/gapabtEN Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gqVqfNZ9Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g-jSK3NhApple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g8aRs39R YouTube Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gjs2acZp
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 different from a stump speech, how priorities are chosen and framed, and what to listen for when King Charles delivers it on May 27.Subscribe to Progress Canada:RSS: https://lnkd.in/gapabtEN Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gqVqfNZ9Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g-jSK3NhApple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g8aRs39R YouTube Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gjs2acZp
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 Prime Minister must do to show he's serious about extending an olive branch to the province.And finally, how can the Prime Minister and his team cool tensions in Alberta and Saskatchewan without letting separatist talk bubble back up in Quebec?Subscribe to Progress Canada:RSS: https://lnkd.in/gapabtEN Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gqVqfNZ9Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/g-jSK3NhApple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g8aRs39R YouTube Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gjs2acZp