Progress Canada

Created and hosted by Theresa Lubowitz
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    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/

    57 min

  2. 5D AGO ·  BONUS

    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/

    1h 1m

  3. MAY 18

    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/

    1 hr

  4. MAY 14 ·  BONUS

    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/

    1h 3m

  5. MAY 11

    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/

    48 min

  6. MAY 7 ·  BONUS

    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/

    1 hr

  7. MAY 3

    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/

    51 min

  8. MAY 1

    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/

    1h 10m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Created and hosted by Theresa Lubowitz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Created and hosted by Theresa Lubowitz
  • Show Website
    Progress Canada

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