With the Ontario Liberal Leadership race half over, our Wrap-Up Ontario panel tackles the state of the race so far, the candidates and their performances, and the drive to sign up new members before the September deadline.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/

In the premiere episode featuring our Progressive Passport panel, we tackle Andy Burnham’s sudden rise to UK Prime Minister and his bold circuit breaker agenda aimed at reversing forty years of deindustrialization, privatization, and austerity.We break down his "Manchesterism" political philosophy, his rapid cost-of-living interventions, and the vital lessons Canadian progressives can draw from his strategy to rebuild public trust.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/

Newmarket Mayor John Taylor joins the podcast to share his blueprint for building one of Canada’s most livable communities.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/

Cambridge City Councillor and mayoral candidate Scott Hamilton joins the podcast to lay out his vision for municipal leadership ahead of this fall's election. Topics include:Scott Hamilton • Cambridge Ontario Mayoral Race • Municipal Election 2026 • Local Affordability • Smart Urban Growth • Community Infrastructure • Municipal Budgeting • Waterloo Region Politics • Collaborative Governance • Neighbourhood SafetyAbout 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/

Past candidates and long-time Liberal organizers Tyler Banham and Sumi Shan join the podcast to pull back the curtain on the contentious and secretive world of political party nominations. We break down the immense power of nomination commissioners, the reality of candidate vetting, and the systemic roadblocks—from rigid voter ID rules to concerns about foreign interference—that must be reformed to ensure party politics and our democracy are fair and transparent.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/

In this episode, the Targeted panel debates the end of the traditional media monoculture, the rise of algorithmically siloed voter feeds, and the critical need to embed digital strategy directly into senior campaign leadership.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/

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/

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.

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/

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/