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The Progress Canada Podcast explores 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 deliver progressive change that builds a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future for us all.
Created and hosted by Theresa Lubowitz hosts Progress Canada, a news show with 75 episodes published.
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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,
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 Prog
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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 Ca
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,
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 t
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 v
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 th
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 br
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 maki
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 ongoin
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 offi
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:Democ
Chris Waddell
American Paralympic Sit-Skier and Wheelchair Track Athlete, and Founder of One Revolution
1 appearance on this show
Robin Jones
Pops the Usher · Association of Municipalities of Ontario
1 appearance on this show
Olivia Chow
Mayor of Toronto · City of Toronto
1 appearance on this show
Avi Lewis
journalist, filmmaker, professor, activist, Federal NDP candidate · Canada's NDP
2 appearances on this show
David Eby
Premier
1 appearance on this show
Daron Acemoglu
Institute Professor of Economics · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1 appearance on this show
Cory Doctorow
bestselling novelist, journalist, and EFF Special Advisor · Electronic Frontier Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Rob Mitchell
Commercial Director · Abstract Orchestra
1 appearance on this show
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