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Ontario is facing a measles outbreak—and with it, a critical test of our public health readiness. In this episode of Progress Canada , we’re joined by two guests on the front lines of advocacy and policymaking: Jill Promoli, vaccine and public health parent advocate Dr. Adil Shamji, Ontario Liberal MPP and critic for Urgent Care and Public Health Together, we explore how vaccine disinformation is...

In our latest episode, we sit down with Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News, to discuss the crucial role political journalists play in keeping governments accountable, informing the public, and strengthening our democracy.   At a time when newsroom resources are shrinking and misinformation is on the rise, this conversation is a powerful reminder of why strong, independent jou...

What does it mean to be a progressive conservative—and is there still a place for that tradition in Canada today?   In our latest episode, we take a trip back to 1942, when a group of young reform-minded Conservatives gathered in Port Hope, Ontario, to chart a new, more progressive course for their party.   The Port Hopefuls left a lasting mark on Canadian politics, shaping leaders like John Diefe...

It’s our final episode of the election! We're tackling the final week of the campaign and covering: - The digital ad war - Party platforms and policy announcements - Hit or miss moments from the campaign trail - How the parties will get out their vote on Election Day   Sit back and enjoy as we deliver one last election wrap-up!   Subscribe to Progress Canada: RSS: https://lnkd.in/gapabtEN Spot...

Welcome to a special debate edition of "The Wrap-Up"! In this episode we highlight: - How strong moderation impacted the tone of the debate - Hit and miss moments for each leader - Who performed best on each of the policy themes - Which voters each leader was trying to reach - Who clinched their pitch to voters   Sit back and enjoy as we deliver your personal debate wrap-up!   Subscribe...

Welcome to our election mini-series, "The Wrap-Up". Each week, veteran campaigners ⁠Theresa Lubowitz⁠, ⁠Darrell Dean, and ⁠Alex Mather⁠ will unpack the campaign’s key narratives and how party messaging is landing with voters. This week, we're tackling the third week of the campaign. We'll be covering: Crowds vs. polls Policy announcements What to look for at the leaders' deba...

Welcome to our election mini-series, "The Wrap-Up". Each week, veteran campaigners ⁠Theresa Lubowitz⁠, ⁠Darrell Dean, and ⁠Alex Mather⁠ will unpack the campaign’s key narratives and how party messaging is landing with voters. This week, we're tackling the second week of the campaign. We'll be covering: The digital ad war Party policy announcements How candidates are selected How the parties are ha...

Welcome to our election mini-series, "The Wrap-Up". Each week, veteran campaigners ⁠Theresa Lubowitz⁠, ⁠Darrell Dean, and ⁠Alex Mather⁠ will unpack the campaign’s key narratives and how party messaging is landing with voters. This week, we're tackling the opening days of the campaign. We'll be covering: Recent polling The digital ad war Party policy announcements The ballot question How the partie...

Today, we’re joined by Jennifer Keesmaat, one of Canada’s leading urban planners and the CEO of Collecdev Markee. Jennifer is a passionate advocate for modular and prefabricated housing, and her work focuses on creating high-quality, sustainable homes in established urban neighbourhoods. In this episode, we’ll be discussing Canada's housing crisis, how modular construction can help solve it, and w...

In our first full episode, we sit down with Chris Ballard. Chris is the CEO of Passive House Canada, a national organization that champions high-performance, energy-efficient building standards for homes and buildings across the country. Before joining Passive House, Chris served as Ontario’s Minister of Housing and Ontario's Minister of Environment and Climate Change. With deep expertise in both...

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 tackle issues like income security, housing affordability, community building, climate progress, and generational fairness. We explore what’s...