RELEASE: New Booklet Highlights Ideas for the Future of the Global Progressive Movement

Contributors include Bill Clinton, Justin Trudeau, Matteo Renzi, and Helle Thorning-Schmidt.

Download the book here

Click here to read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s excerpt (via Medium)
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Center for American Progress, Canada 2020, and Global Progress are releasing a new booklet of essays from more than a dozen voices active in the worldwide progressive movement. Featuring contributions from former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as former and current progressive office holders and thought leaders, the booklet’s essays cover the three core challenges facing the progressive movement today: economic inequality, institutional reform, and political renewal. Canada 2020 and CAP are members of Global Progress, a network of progressive think tanks and research entities aiming to advance progressive policies and leadership.
The booklet is being released in conjunction with a series of special events that Canada 2020 and CAP are hosting this week to mark Prime Minister Trudeau’s first official state visit to the United States. The prime minister will deliver remarks and participate in a discussion at a Global Progress luncheon this afternoon at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

“From promoting middle-class growth to combating climate change and advancing inclusive politics, progressives around the world are facing similar challenges at home,” said Neera Tanden, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress. “But this booklet demonstrates that we can overcome these obstacles and work together to seek solutions that are reflective of our shared principles as progressives.”

“We are pleased to have collaborated with Global Progress on such an important collection of progressive thinking curated from around the globe,” said Tom Pitfield, President of Canada 2020. “In our 10 year history, Canada 2020 has sought to shape the marketplace of new ideas, and we are grateful to all our contributors for their thoughtful insights.”

“This booklet is a snapshot of the past eight years of the Global Progress movement and sets a road map for its future,” said Matt Browne, CAP Senior Fellow and Executive Director of Global Progress. “We are proud of the leaders who have actively participated in this international exchange of ideas and are committed to finding progressive solutions for global problems.”
The booklet, “Global Progress: New Ideas for the Future of the Progressive Movement,” includes original essays from:

  • Lodewijk Asscher, Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands
  • Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
  • Matt Browne, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
  • Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States
  • Sigmar Gabriel, Vice Chancellor of Germany
  • Ricardo Lagos, Former President of Chile
  • Andrew Little, Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party
  • Constance Milstein, Patron, Global Progress
  • Tom Pitfield, President, Canada 2020
  • Matteo Renzi, Prime Minister of Italy
  • Bill Shorten, Leader of the Australian Labor Party
  • Jonas Gahr Støre, Leader of the Norwegian Labour Party
  • Neera Tanden, President and CEO, Center for American Progress
  • Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Former Prime Minister of Denmark
  • Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
  • Hamdi Ulukaya, Patron, Global Progress

To download a copy of the booklet and to read all the essays, click here.
For more information from CAP, contact Tom Caiazza at [email protected] or 202.481.7141.
For more information from Canada 2020, contact Alex Paterson at [email protected] or 613.793.8234.

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Canada 2020 is Canada’s leading, independent, progressive think tank. Founded in 2006, Canada 2020 produces original research, hosts events, and starts conversations about Canada’s future. Canada 2020’s goal is to build a community of progressive ideas and people that will move and shape governments. For more, visit www.canada2020.ca.
The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all. We believe that Americans are bound together by a common commitment to these values and we aspire to ensure that our national policies reflect these values. We work to find progressive and pragmatic solutions to significant domestic and international problems and develop policy proposals that foster a government that is “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks off state visit at Canada 2020 reception with The Weeknd

Canada 2020 packed the house for kick-off reception at stunning Renwick Gallery

March 9, 2016
Washington, D.C. – The Prime Minister’s State Visit in Washington unofficially began with glitz and glam Wednesday night, thanks to an exclusive event with distinguished guests including Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated Canadian Alternative R&B superstar The Weeknd.
It was a warm welcome for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the crowd cheered and waved Canadian flags as he walked from his residence at Blair House to a reception hosted by Canada 2020, Canada’s leading, independent, progressive think-tank.
Also in attendance was Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Senator Tim Kaine, Senator Mark Warner, Senator Al Franken, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Senator Amy Klobochar, Representative Don Beyer, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton, as well as Canadian Ministers Stephane Dion (Foreign Affairs), Chrystia Freeland (International Trade), Harjit Sajjan (National Defence), Hunter Tootoo (Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard), and Catherine McKenna (Environment & Climate Change).
The Prime Minister spoke on the integral relationship between Canada and the U.S.
“We share so much in terms of values, in terms of perspectives, in terms of priorities,” he told the crowd.
Referring to global challenges that governments must address, Prime Minister said “the entire world needs this continent to be at its very best, to be at its most generous, to be to be at its wisest, and to be at its most innovative.”
Two Mounties in red serge flanked the entrance to the Renwick Art Gallery, a contemporary installation art gallery part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The exhibit, WONDER, was curated by Canadian artist and collector, Nicholas Bell.
Tom Pitfield, Canada 2020’s president, introduced Prime Minister Trudeau to the stage for his remarks:
“We are excited to celebrate Prime Minister Trudeau’s State Visit. For the past 10 years, Canada 2020 has worked towards facilitating dialogue around progressive thinking with our global partners, particularly in the U.S. We share the enthusiasm expressed by supporters around the globe for Mr. Trudeau’s refreshing brand of progressive leadership and we are proud to be marking this historic event.”
Prime Minister Trudeau’s visit is the first State Visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to the U.S. since 1997.
Guests at the Canada 2020 reception enjoyed authentic Montreal smoked meat and the bar served two signature cocktails, the Canuck and L’Habitant.
Canada 2020 will also host Prime Minister Trudeau for a lunch event on Friday in partnership with Global Progress and the Center for American Progress.
Rewatch Prime Minister Trudeau’s speech on Periscope.
Browse photos on Facebook and Twitter.

The Weeknd, other guests, in attendance for the Prime Minister’s Reception in Washington

The Weeknd, other special guests to attend Canada 2020 event with Prime Minister Trudeau in Washington

Grammy-winning, Oscar nominated CanadianAlternative R&B superstar among guests to attend the Prime Minister’s Reception hosted by Canada 2020 in Washington D.C. tomorrow

8 March 2016 (Washington, D.C.) – Fresh-off his performance at the 88th Academy Awards, Toronto-born artist The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) will be among the guests attending Canada 2020’s reception event with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Washington, D.C. tomorrow
Other guests joining Canada 2020 and the Canadian delegation include senior members of the Obama Administration, Ambassadors, Senators, Congressmen and Women, members of the Washington Press Gallery and commentators.
Tom Pitfield, Canada 2020’s President & Co-Founder, added:

“The Weeknd personifies the creative and dynamic spirit of the Canadian arts community. We are proud to be hosting him and the Canadian Prime Minister at our event this week.”

The reception event is invite-only, and will be held at the stunning Renwick Gallery, a part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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For more information, please contact Alex Paterson, Director of Communications & Operations, at [email protected] or (613) 789-0000 x 224
Canada 2020 is Canada’s leading, independent, progressive think-tank. For more, visit www.canada2020.ca
 


The Weeknd et d’autres invités spéciaux assistent à un événement de Canada 2020 avec le Premier ministre Trudeau à Washington

Vedette canadienne du R&B alternatif, lauréat d’un Grammy, nommé aux Oscars, The Weeknd figure parmi les invités à la réception du Premier ministre organisée à Washington D.C. par Canada 2020 demain.

8 mars 2016 (Washington D.C.) – Après sa récente prestation à la 88e cérémonie des Oscars, The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), l’artiste originaire de Toronto, originaire de Toronto, figurera parmi les invités participant à la réception donnée par Canada 2020 avec le Premier ministre Justin Trudeau à Washington D.C. demain.
Les autres invités qui se joindront à Canada 2020 à la délégation canadienne sont notamment des hauts fonctionnaires de l’administration Obama, des ambassadeurs, des sénateurs, des membres du Congrès, des membres de la Tribune de la presse de Washington et des commentateurs.
Tom Pitfield, président et cofondateur de Canada 2020, a fait la déclaration suivante :

« The Weeknd incarne l’esprit créatif et dynamique de la communauté artistique canadienne. »

La réception est sur invitation seulement et se tiendra dans la splendide galerie Renwick, qui fait partie du Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec Alex Paterson, directeur des communications et des opérations, à [email protected] ou au 613-789-0000 poste 224.
Canada 2020 est le premier organisme de réflexion progressiste indépendant du Canada. Pour en savoir plus, consultez www.canada2020.ca.
 

Updated: Canada 2020 and Center for American Progress to host events with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during U.S. state visit

UPDATED: Canada 2020 and Center for American Progress to host events with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during U.S. state visit

3 March 2016 (Washington, D.C.) — Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress will host two special events with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his first state visit to the United States next week.
The first event will be the Prime Minister’s Reception, an invitation-only gala happening the evening before the State Dinner on Wednesday, March 9th at the Renwick Gallery. This event is invitation-only, and hosted in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute.
The second event will be a special luncheon event happening the day after the State Dinner on Friday, March 11th at the Mayflower Hotel. This event is invitation-only, but open to the media, and hosted in partnership with Global Progress – an international network of progressive think-tanks. Prime Minister Trudeau will deliver remarks and participate in a live Q&A.
Tom Pitfield, Canada 2020’s Co-Founder and President, said:

“Canada 2020 is thrilled to host Prime Minister Trudeau for these two fantastic events during the State Visit. We know State Visits are rare, and Canada 2020 is honoured to be working with Prime Minister Trudeau and his team to create more opportunities to engage with Canada. We share the enthusiasm expressed by supporters around the globe for Mr. Trudeau and his refreshing brand of progressive leadership and we look forward to facilitating a continued dialogue with our friends and partners particularly in the U.S.”

Neera Tanden, President of the Center for American Progress, also issued the following statement:

Prime Minister Trudeau has been a great partner in the Global Progress initiative since its founding, and his policies to promote both inclusive politics and inclusive economies are touchstone principles for the progressive movement around the world. His leadership as Prime Minister will play a major part in sparking the creation of more progressive policies in Canada and across the globe. We are excited to host the Prime Minister at such a critical moment in his tenure and at such an important time for the global progressive movement.”

Below is a summary of details for both events…
Event #1: The Prime Minister’s Reception

  • Hosts: Canada 2020, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute and the Center for American Progress
  • When: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Where: Renwick Art Gallery (1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States)
  • Notes: invitation-only, no media availability

Event #2: Global Progress Luncheon with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

  • Hosts: Global Progress, Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress
  • When: Friday, March 11, 2016 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM
  • Where: The Mayflower Hotel, East Ballroom (1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States)
  • Notes: invitation-only, open to media – RSVP required (press risers and multi-feedboxes will be provided)

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For more information from Canada 2020, contact Alex Paterson at [email protected] or (613) 793-8234
For more information from CAP and to RSVP for Friday’s event, contact Tom Caiazza at [email protected] or (202) 481-7141
Canada 2020 is Canada’s leading, independent, progressive think-tank. Founded in 2006, Canada 2020 produces original research, hosts events, and starts conversations about Canada’s future. Canada 2020’s goal is to build a community of progressive ideas and people that will move and shape governments. For more, visit www.canada2020.ca
The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all. We believe that Americans are bound together by a common commitment to these values and we aspire to ensure that our national policies reflect these values. We work to find progressive and pragmatic solutions to significant domestic and international problems and develop policy proposals that foster a government that is “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress are members of Global Progress, a network of progressive think tanks and research entities aiming to advance progressive policies and leadership.
 


 

MISE À JOUR : Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress accueilleront le Premier ministre Justin Trudeau à l’occasion d’événements tenus durant sa visite d’État aux États-Unis

Deux événements se tiendront avec le Premier ministre Trudeau le jour avant le dîner d’État à Washington D.C.

3 mars 2016 (Washington D.C.) — Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress accueilleront le Premier ministre Justin Trudeau à l’occasion de deux événements tenus durant sa première visite d’État aux États-Unis la semaine prochaine.
La première activité est la Réception du Premier ministre, un gala sur invitation tenu avant le dîner d’État le mercredi 9 mars à la galerie Renwick. Cet événement est sur invitation et organisé en partenariat avec le Smithsonian Institute.
La seconde activité est un déjeuner spécial tenu le jour après le dîner d’État le vendredi 11 mars à l’hôtel Mayflower. Cet événement est sur invitation, mais ouvert aux médias et organisé en partenariat avec Global Progress – un réseau international d’organismes de réflexion progressistes. Le Premier ministre Trudeau prononcera un discours et participera à une période de questions et de réponses.
Tom Pitfield, cofondateur et président de Canada 2020 a formulé la déclaration suivante :

« Canada 2020 est ravi d’accueillir le Premier ministre Trudeau à l’occasion de ces deux formidables événements durant sa visite d’État. Nous savons que les visites d’État sont rarissimes et Canada 2020 est honoré de collaborer avec le Premier ministre Trudeau et son équipe afin de favoriser plus de possibilités de nourrir des liens avec le Canada. Nous partageons l’enthousiasme exprimé à l’endroit de M. Trudeau par des sympathisants du monde entier pour son leadership progressiste rafraîchissant et nous avons bien hâte de faciliter un dialogue continu avec nos amis et partenaires en particulier aux États-Unis. »

Neera Tanden, présidente du Center for American Progress, a également fait la déclaration suivante :

« Le Premier ministre Trudeau est un important partenaire de l’initiative Global Progress depuis sa fondation, et ses politiques inclusives au chapitre politique et économique sont les grands principes du mouvement progressiste dans le monde entier. En tant que Premier ministre, il exercera un rôle de premier plan afin d’encourager la création de politiques progressistes au Canada et dans le monde entier. Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir le Premier ministre à une étape charnière de son mandat et à un moment aussi important pour le mouvement progressiste mondial. »

Vous trouverez ci-dessous un résumé des détails de ces deux événements :
Événement no 1 : La réception du Premier ministre

  • Hôtes : Canada 2020, en partenariat avec le Smithsonian Institute et le Center for American Progress
  • Date : le mercredi 9 mars 2016, de 18 h à 21 h
  • Lieu : galerie d’art Renwick (1661, avenue Pennsylvania nord-ouest, Washington D.C. 20006, États-Unis)
  • Remarque : sur invitation, aucune rencontre avec les médias

Événement no 2 : Déjeuner de l’initiative Global Progress avec le Premier ministre Justin Trudeau

  • Hôtes : Global Progress, Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress
  • Date : le vendredi 11 mars 2016 de midi à 14 h
  • Lieu : hôtel Mayflower, salle Est Ballroom (1127, avenue Connecticut nord-ouest, Washington D.C. 20036, États-Unis)
  • Remarques : sur invitation, rencontre avec les médias – vous devez confirmer votre présente (une tribune de presse et des raccords sonores pour les médias seront fournis)

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Pour de plus amples renseignements de la part de Canada 2020, communiquez avec Alex Paterson à [email protected] ou au 613-793-8234.
Pour de plus amples renseignements de la part de CAP et confirmer votre présence à l’événement de vendredi, communiquez avec Tom Caiazza à [email protected] ou au 202-481-7141.
Canada 2020 est le premier organisme de réflexion progressiste indépendant au Canada. Fondé en 2006, Canada 2020 produit des études de recherche inédites, organise des événements et entame un dialogue sur l’avenir du Canada. Canada 2020 a pour objectif de mettre en place une collectivité d’idées et de personnes progressistes qui aideront à aiguiller et à façonner les gouvernements. Pour en savoir plus sur Canada 2020, consultez le www.canada2020.ca.
Le Center for American Progress est un institut de recherche et d’études non partisan qui a pour mission de promouvoir un pays solide, juste et libre qui offre des possibilités à tous. Nous estimons que les Américains sont liés par un engagement à l’égard de ces valeurs et nous aspirons à ce que nos politiques nationales illustrent ces valeurs. Nous collaborons à la recherche de solutions progressistes et pragmatiques à des problèmes nationaux et internationaux et nous élaborons des projets de politiques qui favorisent un gouvernement « régi par la loi du peuple, par le peuple et pour le peuple ».
Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress sont membres du réseau Global Progress regroupant des organismes de réflexion et de recherche visant l’avancement des politiques et du leadership progressistes.

Release: Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress to host events with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during State Visit

RELEASE: Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress to Host Event with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau During State Visit

Washington, D.C. – Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress will host a series of special events in March with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his first state visit to the United States.
Canada 2020’s President and Co-Founder, Tom Pitfield, issued the following statement:

“Canada 2020 is thrilled to host Prime Minister Trudeau during his state visit to Washington, D.C. in March. Mr. Trudeau and his team have been partners and supporters of Canada 2020 since its inception ten years ago and have helped establish Canada 2020 as one of the nation’s leading progressive think thanks. We share the enthusiasm expressed by supporters around the globe for Mr. Trudeau and his refreshing brand of progressive leadership and we look forward to facilitating a continued dialogue with our friends and partners particularly in the U.S.”

Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden also issued the following statement:

“The Center for American Progress is delighted to host Prime Minister Trudeau during his state visit to Washington, D.C. next month. Mr. Trudeau has been a long-term ally of progressives in the United States, and he and his team have been engaged for many years in CAP’s work through the Global Progress network and the Inclusive Prosperity Commission. We are looking forward to strengthening these partnerships in the months and years to come, and to hearing the Prime Minister’s vision for the future of the global progressive movement.”

Canada 2020 and the Center for American Progress are members of Global Progress, a network of progressive think tanks and research entities aiming to advance progressive policies and leadership.
Full details of the events to follow in the coming weeks.

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For more information from Canada 2020, contact Alex Paterson at [email protected] or (613) 793-8234

For more information from CAP, contact Tom Caiazza at [email protected] or (202) 481-7141

Canada 2020 is Canada’s leading, independent, progressive think-tank. Founded in 2006, Canada 2020 produces original research, hosts events, and starts conversations about Canada’s future. Canada 2020’s goal is to build a community of progressive ideas and people that will move and shape governments. For more, visit www.canada2020.ca

The Center for American Progress is a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all. We believe that Americans are bound together by a common commitment to these values and we aspire to ensure that our national policies reflect these values. We work to find progressive and pragmatic solutions to significant domestic and international problems and develop policy proposals that foster a government that is “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”

COMMUNIQUÉ : Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress accueilleront le Premier ministre Trudeau à un événement durant sa visite d’État

Washington D.C. – Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress organiseront une série d’événements spéciaux en mars avec le Premier ministre du Canada, Justin Trudeau, durant sa première visite d’État aux États-Unis.
Le président et cofondateur de Canada 2020, Tom Pitfield, a fait la déclaration suivante :

« Canada 2020 est ravi d’accueillir le Premier ministre Trudeau durant sa visite d’État à Washington D.C. en mars. M. Trudeau et son équipe sont partenaires et partisans de Canada 2020 depuis sa création il y a dix ans et ont aidé Canada 2020 à devenir l’un des premiers organismes de réflexion indépendant au pays. Nous partageons l’enthousiasme exprimé à l’endroit de M. Trudeau par des sympathisants du monde entier et son leadership progressiste rafraîchissant et nous avons bien hâte de faciliter un dialogue continu avec nos amis et partenaires en particulier ici aux États-Unis. »

La présidente du Center for American Progress Neera Tanden a également fait la déclaration suivante :

« Le Center for American Progress est ravi d’accueillir le Premier ministre Trudeau durant sa visite d’État à Washington D.C. le mois prochain. M. Trudeau est depuis longtemps un allié des progressistes aux États-Unis, et il participe depuis plusieurs années avec son équipe aux travaux du CAP par le biais du réseau Global Progress et de la commission de la prospérité inclusive. Nous avons bien hâte de consolider ces discussions au cours des mois et des années à venir et de connaître la vision du Premier ministre pour l’avenir du mouvement progressiste mondial. »

Canada 2020 et le Center for American Progress sont membres du réseau Global Progress de centres d’études et de recherche visant à faire avancer les politiques et un leadership progressistes.
Les détails des activités seront diffusés au cours des semaines à venir.

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Pour de plus amples renseignements sur Canada 2020, communiquez avec Alex Paterson à [email protected] ou 613-793-8234
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le CAP, communiquez avec Tom Caiazza à [email protected] ou 202-481-7141
Canada 2020 est le premier organisme de réflexion progressiste indépendant au Canada. Fondé en 2006, Canada 2020 produit des études de recherche inédites, organise des activités et entame un dialogue au sujet de l’avenir du Canada. L’objectif de Canada 2020 consiste à construire une communauté d’idées et de personnes progressistes qui influencent et façonnent les gouvernements. Pour en savoir plus, consultez www.canada2020.ca
Le Center for American Progress est un institut de recherche et d’éducation indépendant non partisan qui a pour mission de promouvoir un pays solide, juste et libre qui offre des possibilités à tous. Nous estimons que les Américains sont liés par un engagement à l’égard de ces valeurs et nous aspirons à ce que nos politiques nationales illustrent ces valeurs. Nous collaborons à la recherche de solutions progressistes et pragmatiques à des problèmes nationaux et internationaux et nous élaborons des projets de politiques qui favorisent un gouvernement « régi par la loi du peuple, par le peuple et pour le peuple ».