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| 6/12/26 | ![]() Online Safety, Digital Surveillance, and Canada's AI Future | Canada's leading digital policy expert, Dr. Michael Geist, joins the podcast to discuss youth social media bans, the privacy risks embedded in the federal government’s proposed lawful access legislation, and how Ottawa’s national AI strategy will reshape our economy. About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Reporting from Queen's Park | With the spring legislative session wrapping up, journalists Colin D'Mello (Global TV), John Michael McGrath (TVO and the #onpoli Podcast), and Jessica Smith Cross (The Trillium) join the podcast to break down the biggest stories and shifting dynamics at Queen’s Park. From the impact of gutted Freedom of Information rules and the government’s rising provincial debt to recent polling that shows a potential midterm slump for the PCs, the panel delivers an insider's look at what to expect across Ontario's political landscape over the summer break.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Rob Cerjanec | The Next Ontario Liberal Party Leader | As part of our 2026 Liberal Leadership Series, the Progress Canada Podcast is sitting down with every Ontario Liberal Party leadership hopeful to discuss their vision for the province. In this episode, we're joined by Rob Cerjanec. You can learn more about Rob at https://joinrob.ca/.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Young Liberal Leadership | Ontario Young Liberal President Palwashah Ali joins the podcast to discuss how the youth wing is participating in the Ontario Liberal leadership race, mobilizing student outreach on campus, and pushing back against provincial cuts to OSAP.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Eric Lombardi | The Next Ontario Liberal Party Leader | As part of our 2026 Liberal Leadership Series, the Progress Canada Podcast is sitting down with every declared candidate for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership to discuss their vision for the province. In this episode, we're joined by Eric Lombardi. You can learn more about Eric at https://www.ericforolp.ca/.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | ![]() The End of the CBC? | Joining the Progress Canada Podcast is Chris Waddell, former CBC Parliamentary Bureau Chief and co-author of "The End of the CBC?", to discuss the path forward for the CBC as it approaches its 90th anniversary.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() Lee Fairclough | The Next Ontario Liberal Party Leader | As part of our 2026 Liberal Leadership Series, the Progress Canada Podcast is sitting down with every declared candidate for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership to discuss their vision for the province. In this episode, we're joined by Lee Fairclough. You can learn more about Lee at https://www.leefairclough.ca/.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Lead Where You Live: Running for Municipal Office | Robin Jones, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, joins the podcast to provide an essential rundown of municipal politics for anyone considering running in 2026.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Dylan Marando | The Next Liberal Leader | As part of our 2026 Liberal Leadership Series, the Progress Canada Podcast is sitting down with every declared candidate for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership to discuss their vision for the province. In this episode, we're joined by Dylan Marando.About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 5/3/26 | ![]() Defending Journalism and Human Rights | On World Press Freedom Day, we're joined by Rachel Pulfer, President of Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), to discuss the escalating global campaign to silence the truth.Pulfer breaks down the actors and tools working to undermine the fourth estate and offers a roadmap for how the public can defend the freedom of the press and hold the powerful to account.Episode Chapters:0:00 - Introduction0:30 - Journalists for Human Rights3:00 - Rachel's path to journalism5:45 - The "fake news" narrative8:00 - Lessons from Hungary12:15 - The impact of disinformation and AI16:00 - Harassment of journalists online20:14 - The rise of "lawfare" and attempts to bankrupt newsrooms24:10 - Canada's Strong and Free Elections Act26:20 - Training journalists to work safely30:15 - Supporting journalists working in exile37:30 - Reporting on the rights of women and children40:00 - Life and death consequences facing journalists44:15 - How we contribute to the slide into post-truth48:30 - World Press Freedom DayTopics include:World Press Freedom Day • Rachel Pulfer • Journalists for Human Rights • Press Freedom • Media Lawfare • AI Deepfakes • Online Harassment • Exiled Journalists • Human Rights Reporting • Global Journalism Safety • Media Accountability • JHR CanadaAbout Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
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| 5/1/26 | ![]() Targeted | Guardrails on Digital Democracy | The Targeted panel breaks down the latest digital ad spending trends, the impact of the Strong and Free Elections Act on AI deepfakes, and the strategic battle behind Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre’s duelling YouTube videos.About Targeted:The Targeted political panel pulls back the curtain on the digital campaigns shaping Canadian democracy, featuring expert analysis from veteran political strategists Darrell Dean, Johanna Robinson, and Theresa Lubowitz. About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | ![]() How Mark Carney Became Prime Minister with Andrew Bevan | How did the Liberal Party pivot from a 20-point deficit to a historic election victory in just six months? Liberal Campaign Director Andrew Bevan joins the podcast a year later to provide a deep dive into the strategy that took Mark Carney from political rookie to Prime Minister, redefining Canadian politics along the way.We tackle the departure of Prime Minister Trudeau, the whirlwind leadership race, and the snap election call just days later. Bevan breaks down Trump's impact on the campaign, Poilievre's polarizing relationship with voters, the NDP's collapse, and how the Liberal machine overcame a massive polling deficit to win the election against all odds.Topics include:Andrew Bevan • Mark Carney • 2025 Federal Election • Liberal Party of Canada • Campaign Strategy • Political Pivots • Pierre Poilievre • Donald Trump • Minority Government • Floor Crossings • Progressive Primary • Canadian Politics • Leadership Turmoil • Election Micro-targetingAbout Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Communicating Climate | Amber Bennett, Executive Director of Re.Climate at Carleton University, joins the podcast for a special Earth Day episode to discuss why the national climate conversation is stalling, just as the stakes are reaching a breaking point. About Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | ![]() A Safer and More Affordable Toronto with Olivia Chow | Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow joins the Progress Canada Podcast to discuss her mission to restore stability and affordability to a city in transition. Focusing on results over rhetoric, Chow breaks down her strategy for making the city more livable by restoring the TTC, improving public safety, and making housing more affordable for everyone.Topics Include:Olivia Chow • Toronto City Hall • Municipal Budgeting • TTC Fare Capping • Housing Crisis • RentSafeTO • Sidewalks to Skyline • Public Safety • Homelessness Strategy • New Deal for Toronto • AA+ Credit Rating • 2026 Mayoral ElectionAbout Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 4/11/26 | ![]() Carney at the One-Year Mark | The On Message panel evaluates Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister, analyzing his international successes at Davos and with the Nordic Alliance, against the domestic pressure of a razor-thin majority and an ongoing cost-of-living crisis. As by-elections and CUSMA negotiations take center stage, the team discusses whether Carney’s polished competence can survive the coming year, which is likely to be defined by high expectations and global instability.Topics include:Mark Carney • Canadian Politics • Liberal Party of Canada • CUSMA Negotiations • Davos 2026 • Nordic Alliance • Housing Crisis • By-elections • Avi Lewis • Donald Trump • Economic Sovereignty • Youth UnemploymentAbout Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | ![]() Rebuilding the NDP with Brian Topp | Following the 2026 NDP Leadership Convention, veteran strategist Brian Topp joins the podcast to map the party’s recovery from its historic 2025 blowout. Topp discusses Avi Lewis's new mandate, the path to regaining official party status, and how to leverage provincial victories to restore the NDP as a credible national government-in-waiting.Topics include:NDP Leadership 2026 • Avi Lewis • Brian Topp • Federal Politics • Official Party Status • Jack Layton • Political Strategy • Working Class Voters • Quebec Politics • Rachel Notley • Wab Kinew • David Eby • Carla Beck • Orange Wave • Confidence and Supply • Canadian DemocracyAbout Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | ![]() Democracy as a Team Sport | As the 2026 Democracy xChange conference prepares to take over Toronto this April, Victoria Kuketz joins the Progress Canada Podcast to discuss the summit’s mission to democratize access to big ideas.Topics include:Democracy xChange 2026 • Victoria Kuketz • Daron Acemoglu • Cory Doctorow • Enshitification • Economic Democracy • AI and Human Rights • Digital Sovereignty • Civic Engagement • Political Polarization • Inclusion in Democracy • Mila AI Institute • Toronto Policy EventsAbout Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | ![]() Journalism and Accountability Under Doug Ford | As Ontario Queen’s Park reporters Colin D’Mello and Isaac Callan (Global News) reveal, a 14-week break in legislative sittings hasn't stopped the flow of troubling revelations about the Ford Government. In this episode of the Progress Canada Podcast, we dive into their latest investigative reporting on a government that appears to be increasingly moving its business into the shadows.D’Mello and Callan break down their recent scoop on the Ford government’s use of unsecured Google Docs for sensitive cabinet deliberations and the broader pattern of avoiding public record-keeping. We discuss the implications of the ongoing RCMP investigation into the Greenbelt land swap and the growing evidence of creeping privatization within Ontario’s healthcare sector.As the Legislature prepares to return on March 23, what should Ontarians be watching for from a government that seems determined to continually curb transparency and accountability?Topics include:Ontario Politics • Queen’s Park • Investigative Journalism • Doug Ford • Greenbelt Scandal • RCMP Investigation • Healthcare Privatization • Education Funding • Government Accountability • Freedom of Information • Public Resources • Land-Use Planning • Global NewsWhere to Find Us:Substack: https://progresscanada.substack.com/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 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgressCanadaPodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | ![]() Stable, Experienced Leadership for PEI with Liberal Leader Rob Mitchell | What does it take to lead the PEI Liberal Party back to power, and can a return to principled experience be the key to unseating a long-entrenched government?The PEI Liberal Party has a new leader and a renewed sense of momentum. Robert Mitchell, a former Minister with over a decade of experience in the Legislative Assembly, joins the Progress Canada Podcast to discuss the road back to government.Despite a narrow by-election loss shortly after taking the helm, Mitchell breaks down how the party grew its vote share by over 30% and why recent polling shows the Liberals are now neck-and-neck with the governing Progressive Conservatives. As Islanders face an affordability crisis and a healthcare system under strain, Mitchell argues that the PC government’s revolving door of leadership has left the province drifting when it needs stability most.From rebalancing rapid population growth with housing infrastructure to protecting the Island’s vital role in national food security, Mitchell outlines a vision for an economy that works for all Islanders, not just the few at the top.Topics include:PEI Politics • Robert Mitchell • PEI Liberal Party • Atlantic Liberalism • Healthcare Reform • Housing Affordability • Population Growth • Cost-of-Living Crisis • Rural Economic Security • Climate Change • Trade and Sovereignty • Political RebuildingWhere to Find Us:Substack: https://progresscanada.substack.com/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 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgressCanadaPodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | ![]() From City Hall to Parliament Hill with MP Shannon Miedema | From City Hall to Parliament Hill, Halifax MP Shannon Miedema joins the Progress Canada Podcast on International Women’s Day. We discuss her transition from municipal climate leadership to federal politics, her work on the Environmental Caucus, and the push for a National Women’s Health Strategy.Episode Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:10 - Entering Politics6:45 - Climate leadership in Halifax11:20 - Parliament vs. Municipal Council17:40 - Women in Politics23:15 - The Atlantic Economy: Fighting for Halifax's fair share28:50 - Protecting Halifax from tariffs33:45 - Housing Affordability39:20 - The Environmental Caucus45:10 - National Women’s Health Strategy52:30 - Advice for young people in politics57:00 - End of episodeTopics include:Halifax Politics • Shannon Miedema • International Women’s Day • Women in Politics • Climate Action • Atlantic Economy • Housing Affordability • National Women’s Health Strategy • IWK Health • International Trade • Young Canadians in Politics • Environmental PolicyAbout Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | ![]() Protecting Canadian Agriculture with CFA President Keith Currie | As Canada prepares for renewed trade negotiations with the United States and Mexico, Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Keith Currie joins the Progress Canada Podcast to explain what’s at stake for farmers, food producers, and Canada’s economic sovereignty.Topics include:Canadian agriculture • Canadian Federation of Agriculture • CUSMA • Canada–US trade • Agricultural trade • Food security • Dispute resolution • Prime farmland • Impact Assessment Act • Farm labour shortages • Temporary foreign workers • Agricultural innovation • Climate resilience • Economic sovereigntyAbout Progress Canada:The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.👉 Get Progress Canada in your inbox: https://progresscanada.substack.com/👉 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ | — | ||||||
| 2/22/26 | ![]() The Final Stretch of the NDP Leadership Race | Who will lead the federal NDP into its next era, and can the party rediscover the politics of possibility before the next election?With the NDP leadership race entering its final month, our National Wrap-Up panel convenes to dissect the state of the contest following the high-stakes debate in British Columbia. We break down the mechanics of the race, how momentum is shifting between the candidates, who won the final debate, and what it will take to organize a winning Get Out The Vote effort before the winner is crowned in Winnipeg.Topics include:NDP Leadership 2026 • Avi Lewis • Heather McPherson • Canadian Progressivism • Federal Politics • Political Fundraising • Digital Campaign Strategy • NDP Debate • Tanille Johnston • Rob Ashton • Preferential BallotingWhere to Find Us:Substack: https://progresscanada.substack.com/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 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgressCanadaPodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | ![]() The Singles Tax with Renée Sylvestre-Williams | As more Canadians live alone and shoulder rising costs on a single income, finance journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams joins the Progress Canada Podcast to unpack what she calls "the singles tax."Drawing on her new book, "The Singles Tax," Sylvestre-Williams breaks down how Canada’s tax system, social norms, and cost-of-living crisis quietly penalize single adults. From paying more in rent and household expenses to missing out on the financial and social benefits extended to couples and families, she explains how these hidden costs compound over a lifetime.Topics include:Singles tax • Cost-of-living crisis • Housing affordability • Single-person households • Poverty • Canadian tax policy • Affordable housing • Aging in place • Food insecurity • Personal finance • Vienna housing model • Social policy • Economic inequality • The Singles TaxWhere to Find Us:Substack: https://progresscanada.substack.com/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 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgressCanadaPodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() The 2026 Ontario Liberal Leadership Election | What does it take to lead the Ontario Liberal Party back to power, and can a nearly year-long endurance test actually build the muscle the party needs to defeat Doug Ford?Following the official launch of the 2026 OLP Leadership race, our Ontario Wrap-Up panel is back to break down the newly released rules, the shift to online voting, and the long road to November 21.Featuring Darrell Dean (former Digital Director for PM Trudeau), Theresa Lubowitz (former advisor to the Premier of Ontario and former OLP Communications Coordinator), Alex Mather (former advisor to the Premier of Ontario), and Jordan Ray (former OLP Organization Lead), the panel explores whether a year-long campaign is a necessary party building exercise or a risky recipe for organizational drift.The team dives into the logistics of the contest, the implications of a $1M spending cap, and how a new era of online voting might expand the party's tent. They also debate the authenticity required to offer a hopeful alternative to the current government.Topics include:OLP Leadership 2026 • Ontario Politics • Digital Campaigning • Online Voting • Political Strategy • Doug Ford • Progressive Messaging • Campaign Fundraising • Candidate Recruitment • Political Branding • Strategic Communications • Ontario Liberal PartyWhere to Find Us:Substack: https://progresscanada.substack.com/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 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgressCanadaPodcast/ | — | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | ![]() Rebuilding Provincial Liberalism in Canada with Former Ontario Premier David Peterson | What does rebuilding the Liberal brand require today, and how should Liberals defend their values in an era of cynicism and polarization?As provincial Liberal parties struggle for relevance across Canada, former Ontario Premier David Peterson joins the Progress Canada Podcast to reflect on how he once led the Ontario Liberal Party out of the political wilderness—and what today’s Liberals can learn from that moment.Peterson explains how rejecting nostalgia, campaigning against cronyism, and drawing sharp contrasts with a long-entrenched Conservative government helped renew trust with voters. From restoring a sense of possibility to building a broad coalition of voters, he breaks down what it takes to create a credible Liberal alternative.With provincial Liberalism now at one of its weakest points nationally, Peterson defends liberalism itself—arguing that freedom, social justice, and economic prosperity are not competing ideas but mutually reinforcing ones. Topics include:Ontario politics • Provincial Liberalism • David Peterson • Ontario Liberal Party • Canadian Liberalism • Political branding • Coalition-building • Social justice • Economic prosperity • Campaign strategy • Progressive politics • Canadian democracyWhere to Find Us:Substack: https://progresscanada.substack.com/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 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgressCanadaPodcast/ | — | ||||||
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