OTTAWA–Progressives from across Canada are gathering in Ottawa for the next three days to map out a fair, sustainable and prosperous Canadian economy.
“Convening a gathering of Canada’s most impressive thinkers and leaders for the Institute’s inaugural Progress Summit is a role I cherish,” said Ed Broadbent, chair of the Broadbent Institute.
“We are dedicated to finding the best way forward for a more equal Canada, and I am optimistic that coming out of this Summit we will have real policy answers for the challenges and opportunities facing our country.”
Throughout the weekend, participants will be learning from the best and the brightest from Canada and around the world, including keynote speaker Julia Gillard, the former Prime Minister of Australia.
“The best ideas come through vigorous discussion and debate,” said Rick Smith, the Broadbent Institute’s Executive Director. “The Summit won’t disappoint -- and will no doubt inform the nation’s policy debates and give new momentum to the Canadian progressive movement.”
The summit will focus on shared prosperity, building a green economy and democratic renewal. Leading organizers and experts in online engagement will share their expertise on how to craft winning campaigns.
There is also a focus on celebrating women in politics, with all four keynotes being prominent women. In addition, the Broadbent Institute and Equal Voice are hosting a reception on Saturday evening for Gillard. Australia’s first female Prime Minister will be named an Equal Voice Global Champion for women in politics.
The summit kicks off with a welcome reception Friday evening and wraps up on Sunday afternoon. On Saturday night, Canadian musicians Sarah Harmer, Blurred Vision and Sally Folk of Montreal are performing for participants.
For the full schedule: http://www.broadbentinstitute.ca/en/summit/schedule
Speakers include:
- Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister of Australia
- Mariana Mazzucato, author of The Entrepreneurial State: Debunking Public vs. Private Sector Myths
- Anastasia Khoo, Marketing Director, Human Rights Campaign
- Axelle Lemaire, French National Assemblywoman for Northern Europe
- Don Drummond, Professor at Queen’s University and Canadian economist
- Alex Himelfarb, former Privy Council Clerk
- Nancy Neamtan, Executive Director, Chantier de l'économie sociale
- Mitch Stewart, 270 Strategies Founding Partner and Battleground States Director for the 2012 Obama for America campaign
For more information:
Caitlin Kealey
[email protected] or 613-818-7956
