Broadbent Institute
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| Motto | We fuel progress |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2011 |
| Type | Public policy think tank |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
Chair | Ed Broadbent |
Executive Director | Rick Smith |
| Website |
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Broadbent Institute is a Canadian progressive think tank.[1][2] It was founded by Ed Broadbent[3] who was the leader of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) from 1975 to 1989.[4] The mission of the Broadbent Institute is to "Support, develop, and promote social democratic principles for the 21st century", "Propose new solutions for a more equal society", and "Equip a new generation of progressive campaigners & thinkers with the tools they need to build a social democratic society through training and education".[5]
The founding executive director of the Institute was Kathleen Monk. Rick Smith became executive director in January, 2013.[6]
The Broadbent Institute operates as one of its projects Press Progress, an online news and analysis website.
References
- ↑ Taber, Jane (August 15, 2011). "NDP hopes Broadbent think-tank will help bolster its gains". Ottawa Notebook. The Globe and Mail (Toronto). Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ↑ "A new Canadian survey on the rich/poor gap and taxes should spark debate". Toronto Star (Star Media Group). April 10, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ↑ Bryden, Joan (June 18, 2011). "Layton kicks off NDP convention saying the party is set to form next government". 680News (Toronto: Rogers Communications). The Canadian Press. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ↑ Stevenson, Garth. "John Edward Broadbent". The Canadian Encyclopedia. The Historica-Dominion Institute. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ↑ "About". Broadbent Institute. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ↑ Broadbent Institute (November 13, 2012). Broadbent Institute Grows Team with New Executive Director Rick Smith. Retrieved on: 2013-03-29.