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Insurgents: Inside a New Generation of Progressive Leadership

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A note about the collection

Insurgents: Inside a New Generation of Progressive Leadership is a brand new collection of essays featuring contributions from progressive policy thinkers from Canada, New Zealand, the United States, Italy, France, Hungary and the UK.

Adeptly curated by Global Progress founder Matt Browne, Insurgents presents a unique look at our recent shared political history and profiles the progressive campaigns that found success in their commitment to a more inclusive, democratic and open world. Across the essays featured, Browne seeks out the common traits that propelled the rise of a new generation of progressive political leadership – a generation defined in large part by its opposition to growing authorianism and destructive far-right nationalism.

What I find particularly compelling about this volume is its insights beyond the sloganeering of recent progressive political victories. In passing the pen to the architects of Justin Trudeau’s, Jacinda Ardern’s or Emmanuel Macron’s campaigns, we are given a rare opportunity to observe the comparative and connective tissue that binds and defines progressive politics in the 21st century.

As Browne outlines, “purpose-driven insurgencies” are driven by authentic leadership, a commitment to unity and inclusion, and an openness to organizational innovation. This set of shared attributes is not only a helpful framework for navigating the political moment we are in, but also – and perhaps more importantly – instructional for the next generation of progressive leaders seeking to keep up the momentum.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

– Alex Paterson, Executive Director, Canada 2020

Table of Contents

04 PREFACE by Neera Tanden

05 INSURGENCY WITH PURPOSE: Towards a new progressive politics by Matt Browne

06 ROTTAMATORE: The rise and fall of Matteo Renzi by Giuliano da Empoli 

07 REAL CHANGE: How an openness to new supporters built a foundation for progressive politics by Anna Gainey & Braeden Caley

08 ONWARDS: How En Marche! was set into motion by Ismael Emelien 

09 LET’S DO THIS: Purpose, Optimism and the revival of New Zealand Labour by David Talbot 

10 UNITY IN OPPOSITION: Gergely Karácsony and the Budapest model by David Dorosz 

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Authors

Matt Browne, is a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, where he leads the organisation’s work on populism and transatlantic relations, and is the founder of Global Progress, a network of leaders, think
tanks and strategists. Recently, Matt was co-director of the Berggruen Institute task force on the Renewal of Democracy in the Digital Age.

Giuliano da Empoli, is an Italian writer and journalist. He is the founding chairman of Volta, a think tank based in Milan. He served as Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Renzi.

Anna Gainey, served as President of the Liberal Party of Canada from 2014 to 2018, after being an active member of the party for over 15 years. She also served as a special assistant to Minister John McCallum and as NATO Policy Advisor to Minister Bill Graham – two former Canadian Defence Ministers. She is the Executive Director of the Gainey Foundation.

Braeden Caley, is Senior Director for Communications for the Liberal Party of Canada. He worked on the 2015 and 2019 elections and was elected B.C. President of the Liberal Party in 2013. He has advised a variety of Canadian progressive political leaders for 15 years, having also worked as Director of Policy and Communications to Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and with a number of Liberal MPs.

Ismael Emelien, is a French political advisor and is the co-founder of En Marche!. He served as President Emmanuel Macron’s special advisor for strategy, communication, and speeches from 2017-2019. He also served as Head of Strategy for his presidential campaign, and previously worked in the French Ministry for the Economy and Finance.

David Talbot, serves as a special advisor to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. He previously served as Managing Director of the polling company UMR New Zealand and led its policy section. In 2014, he was the campaign manager for the NZ Labour Party.

Neera Tanden, is the president and CEO of the Center for American Progress and the CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, where she focuses on how both organizations can fulfill their missions to expand opportunity for all Americans. Tanden has also served in both the Obama and Clinton administrations, and was the director of domestic policy for the Obama-Biden presidential campaign.

David Dorosz, is a Hungarian jurist, author, political strategist, campaign manager, and politician. He has served as Deputy Mayor of Budapest for Climate and Development since November 2019. Previously, he was a member of the National Assembly of Hungary from 2010 to 2014. He is a member and former COO of the Dialogue for Hungary party, and served as chairman of Gergely Karácsony’s winning campaign for Mayor of Budapest.

Adam Fiscor, is the CEO of Datadat – a software and data company that specialises in supporting political and social organisations. He previously served as chief of staff in the Prime Minister’s Office and as a cabinet minister in different Hungarian governments until 2010.

About Global Progress

Global Progress is an international network of progressive foundations, think tanks and leaders committed to the exchange of ideas, research, and best practices that help promote an economic vision for shared prosperity and an inclusive approach to politics. Over the last decade, Global Progress has convened workshops and seminars in over twenty countries across four continents — from Santiago to Sydney, Montreal and New York to Madrid and Berlin — and hosted an annual summit that brings together progressive leaders from across the globe.

Canada 2020 to host President Barack Obama Friday September 29 in Toronto

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Canada 2020 to host President Barack Obama Friday September 29 in Toronto

Tables on sale Wednesday, September 6 for Canada 2020’s event with the 44th President of the United States at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
6 September 2017 (OTTAWA) – Canada 2020 is honoured to announce that the organization will host President Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States, for a lunch event in Toronto on September 29th, 2017.

“President Barack Obama in Toronto will be the biggest political event of the year, bar none,” said Bruce Heyman, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada and newly appointed special adviser to Canada 2020. “Canada 2020 has always focused on hosting inspiring leaders and conversations, and President Obama is one of the most inspirational political figures of our time.”
Added Bruce: “For many, this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see and hear President Obama live. Canada 2020 is thrilled to help spread his message of civic engagement, community leadership and tolerance.”

The event will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. President Obama will deliver a keynote speech, followed by a moderated discussion.
Tables for the event will go on sale Wednesday, September 6th at 12:00 PM Eastern.
This event is closed to the news media.
For more information, visit www.canada2020.ca/barackobama

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Media inquiries can be directed to Alex Paterson, Canada 2020’s Director of Communications & Operations at (613) 793-8234, and [email protected].
About Canada 2020
Canada 2020 is Canada’s leading, independent progressive think-tank. Founded in 2006, Canada 2020 has spent over a decade producing original research, hosting events and starting conversations about Canada’s future. Canada 2020’s goal is to build a community of progressive ideas and people that will help shape governments. For more, visit www.canada2020.ca.
 
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Canada 2020 accueillera le Président Barack Obama le vendredi 29 septembre à Toronto

Les tables sont en vente le mecredi 6 septembre pour l’événement de Canada 2020 avec le 44e président des États-Unis au Palais des congrès du Toronto métropolitain
6 septembre 2017 (OTTAWA) – Canada 2020 a l’honneur d’annoncer que l’organisme accueillera le Président Barack Obama, 44e président des États-Unis, à l’occasion d’un dîner à Toronto le 29 septembre 2017.

« Le Président Barack Obama à Toronto sera le plus grand événement politique de l’année, sans exception, » indique Bruce Heyman, ancien ambassadeur des États-Unis au Canada et récemment nommé conseiller spécial auprès de Canada 2020. « Canada 2020 s’est toujours employé à accueillir et à inspirer des dirigeants et des dialogues; et le Président Obama est l’une des figures politiques les plus inspirantes de notre époque. »
Heyman a ajouté : « Dans de nombreux cas, il s’agira d’une occasion extraordinaire de voir et d’entendre le Président Obama en personne. Canada 2020 est ravi d’aider à disséminer son message d’engagement du citoyen, de leadership communautaire et de tolérance. »

L’événement aura lieu au Palais des congrès du Toronto métropolitain (Metro Toronto Convention Centre). Le Président Obama prononcera un discours liminaire, suivi d’une entrevue sur la scène.
Les tables d’exposition à l’événement seront en vente ce mecredi 6 septembre à 12 h heure de l’Est.
Cet événement ne sera pas ouvert aux médias.
Pour de plus amples renseignements, consultez le www.canada2020.ca/barackobama
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Les médias peuvent adresser leurs demandes de renseignements à : Alex Paterson, directeur des Communications et Opérations chez Canada 2020, 613-793-8234 et [email protected].
Au sujet de 2020
Canada 2020 est le premier organisme de réflexion indépendant progressiste au Canada. Fondé en 2006, Canada 2020 a consacré plus d’une décennie à produire des recherches originales, à tenir des activités et à entamer un dialogue sur l’avenir du Canada. Canada 2020 a pour objectif de mettre sur pied une communauté d’idées et de personnes progressistes qui aidera à orienter les gouvernements. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le www.canada2020.ca.

Announcement: Bruce Heyman to Join Canada 2020

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A message from Canada 2020 President, Tom Pitfield

Friends –

Tomorrow, we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.
It’s a proud moment for our country, and an opportunity to celebrate our unique national identity.
And like many milestones, it’s also a time to reflect.
It’s what we have been doing a lot of here at Canada 2020. Last June, we celebrated our own birthday, marking 10 years since our founding conference in Mont Tremblant.
In that time, our small but mighty organization has worked hard to inject new ideas and people from around the world into the Canadian policy community.
In fact, we are now seeing more interest in Canada than ever from our progressives friends around the world – all of them looking to understand more about our country and what we have built as Canadians: a strong democracy, a deep respect for the environment, a shared commitment to inclusive prosperity, and a fundamental belief in human rights, to name a few.
As we begin to think about what’s next for Canada 2020, we wanted to look specifically at our place in the world among similar global organizations. After all, there has never been a better time to be Canadian. In order to do that, we decided to recruit someone to help — I’m happy to announce that we’ve found just the right person.

Canada 2020 is pleased to welcome Bruce A. Heyman, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada to our organization starting July 1, 2017.

His mandate is to help Canada 2020 build on its past in order to become a truly global organization. Throughout the summer and into the fall, he will be leading an effort with our board, advisors and staff to position Canada 2020 for the next 10 years, and beyond. He’ll help us think through our organization’s vision, mission, and yes, even branding (2020 is fast approaching, after all).
For those that know Bruce, you know how much he loves this country. During his time as Ambassador to Canada from the U.S., both he and his amazing partner Vicki put their unique stamp on the traditional role of diplomat. Their love of Canada, their enthusiasm for our values, and their passion for our people from coast to coast to coast is inspiring and contagious.
And that’s precisely why we at Canada 2020 are so excited to work with someone like Bruce Heyman.
If you would like to help me welcome Bruce to the organization, or to share some of your ideas about Canada 2020’s future, click here.
Friends, I couldn’t be happier about this news, and on the eve of Canada’s big day, I couldn’t be more optimistic about Canada 2020’s opportunity to take its place on the world stage.
Thanks for reading, and Happy Canada Day!
Tom Pitfield
President
Canada 2020

7 Ways #Budget2016 Takes the Long-View for Canada

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released his new budget on Tuesday, and with it made his first official mark on the Canadian economy.
The immediate headline is the massive string of deficits that the Liberal government will run as they seek to deliver on their election promise of “strengthening the middle class.”
But despite the red ink, reviews`are (mostly) positive for Growing the Middle Class. It recognizes there are no quick fixes to the Canadian economy, and that investing now means we will see economic growth in the future.
There are lots of budget reaction pieces you can read, but we wanted to point out the ways Growing the Middle Class will affect Canada not just tomorrow — but 5, 10, even 20 years from now.
Here’s 7 ways the new budget takes the long-view for Canada

1. The Canada Child Benefit means we’ll have healthier, more educated kids

The future of Canada’s economy rests in the health of its children.
Growing the Middle Class puts families — and specifically children from lower and middle income families — first.
It includes $10 billion more over two years for a new Canada child benefit, absorbing and replacing both the Canada child tax benefit and the universal child care benefit.
The government bills this new benefit as “a plan to help families more than any other social program since universal health care.”
The amount of the benefit will depend on size of family and income but the government says nine out of 10 families will get more help than they do under existing programs, and that 300,000 young Canadian children will move out of poverty.
There is strong evidence that investing in children pays off significantly. In 10 years time, those children will be entering post-secondary institutions, and starting careers.
However, the fact that tax credits for children’s fitness and arts expenses are being phased out over two years, with maximum eligible expenses cut in half for 2016 and eliminated entirely in 2017 is a real shame. With childhood obesity levels on the rise, and the number of physical education hours for children in school dropping, it seems counter-intuitive to stop helping parents with the cost of extra-curricular activities.

2. We are about to fundamentally change how we move around our cities

During the last campaign, one of the major platform points for the Liberal Party was infrastructure. More specifically, Justin Trudeau promised to make the single biggest investment in infrastructure in Canadian history.
Today, they’ve done that — and it has massive implications for the way we move to, from and around our cities.
By investing $120 billion in infrastructure spending over the next decade, we can expect to see major upgrades to our roads and highways, electricity and waterway systems, as well as the way our cities are connected . That’s not to mention the nearly $12 billion upgrades we’re about to make to our public transit systems, affordable housing and more.
After the economic collapse in 2008, the Harper government’s response was the Action Plan — a half-measure of infrastructure spending mostly targeted at Conservative ridings. If handled correctly, this investment has the opportunity to make Canada’s cities world class examples of smart, modern infrastructure.

3. More young Canadians than ever before will have a post-secondary education

A good education should be accessible to all Canadians, and Growing the Middle Class
attempts to level the playing field a bit.
The government will increase the Canada Student Grant amount by 50 per cent, from $2,000 to $3,000 for students in low-income families, and from $800 to $1,200 per year for students from middle-income families. There are approximately 250,000 students across Canada who come from low-income families. The government says “this can mean the difference between getting a degree and dropping out.”

4. Our scientists, researchers, universities and start-ups are about to get a lot more collaborative

The government’s Innovation Agenda is major part of Growing the Middle Class, with an investment of $800M over four years to support innovation networks and clusters to increase collaboration.
Recognizing the value of post-secondary institutions in and their role in innovation, Budget 2016 include a $2-billion investment over three years for a new Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.
“This initiative is aimed at enhancing and modernizing research and commercialization facilities on Canadian campuses, as well as industry-relevant training facilities at college and polytechnic institutions, and projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the environmental sustainability of these types of facilities.”
Algonquin College was quick to applaud this move, stating ‘colleges will be better equipped to create world-class programs and conduct the research our entrepreneurial start-ups need to grow and prosper.’

5. By 2021, Canada’s economy will be less reliant on fossil fuels — andhopefully a leader in clean energy

We say hopefully because Canada has had the opportunity to lead on renewables for years now and continually deferred investing in clean technologies.
That appears to be about to change. Building on the $2-billion Low Carbon Economy Fund that Prime Minister announced at the First Ministers’ meeting in early March, the government will be accelerating clean technology development with a $130-million investment over five years for clean technology research.
Budget 2016 also provides $62.5 million over two years to Natural Resources Canada to support the deployment of infrastructure alternative transportation fuels, including charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and electricity storage.

6. The goal of opening government and promoting electoral reform

Compared to other budget items, one could argue that these two are minimal investments. But to us, open government and electoral reform are a giant philosophical leap in good governance. Budget 2016 includes $17.8 million investment over five years to make government more accessible to Canadians.
Included in the plan is a pledge to create a single, central website for Canadians so they can request information from any institution. Cynics and those who know the tangled web of IT infrastructure in federal departments will say this is an insurmountable task — but the goal is a worthwhile one if it means Canadians can access all of their personal information. Under the government’s plan, requests for information will be filled in 30 days or less — if they take longer, there will be a written explanation.
Electoral Reform is also part of the budget, providing $10.7-million over four years to encourage consultations on voting reform and how to engage more Canadians in the electoral process.

7. A long overdue improvement in Canada’s Indigenous communities

The living conditions of Canada’s indigenous people have been a global embarrassment and our country’s shame.
We are happy to see that budget 2016 includes $8.4 billion in spending over the next five years to ensure “Indigenous peoples share in Canada’s prosperity.”
The government’s budget outlines that half of that is earmarked for education, improving schools on reserves and hiring teachers.
In addition, nearly $2 billion will be invested in water and wastewater infrastructure and drinking water monitoring over five years “so every Canadian child has access to clean drinking water, no matter where they live.” In our view, this is an improvement that is long overdue for a country as rich as Canada.

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

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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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.”

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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 ».

#Can2020 Preview: A new era of progressive politics in Canada

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The election of a new government in Canada provides us the opportunity to engage in a new discussion about the future of our country and policy challenges facing our country and the world.
A progressive think tank, Canada 2020 has been a convenor of choice and a central actor for building the blocks of a new progressive era in Canada. Last June, we released a book “Setting the New Progressive Agenda” that aimed at framing and tackling some of the most important policy issues our country is facing.
On climate change, foreign policy, democratic reform, economic growth and inclusiveness and many other topics, the book challenged us to look at a new horizon of progressive ideas and public policy. As we engage on this new path, the opportunity to engage in a different type of politics and policymaking is also there for us to seize. In other words, it’s not just about the what, it’s also about the how.
Our democratic institutions and processes need to be revitalized, they need to adapt to our time. Not because they have not been resilient but because the time has come to raise the bar on democratic standards as well as what it means to be open and transparent governments. Sound democratic Governance also matters for inclusiveness. Inclusive institutions ensure that markets are functional and open to competition, and allow for broad citizen participation, pluralism and an effective system of checks and balances, leading to better access to services and opportunity.
There are many global challenges facing us. Our capacity and ability to tackle some of these challenges will be fundamental to our continued success as a nation.

  1. Governance and Diversity

The pillars of governance of contemporary democracies such as the rule of law and constitutionalism have endured and provided us stability and resilience. But citizens expectations vis-à-vis elected officials, disruptive technologies and globalization have changed the game. Stable institutions and polities are not enough to guarantee good governance in the 21st century. A rethink on the relationship between citizens and governments is long overdue. Democratic standards have evolved and will require a new era of open and transparent government. Institutions such as Parliament and the public service will be at the forefront of rebuilding the trust and democratic legitimacy required.
Countries who will succeed will be the ones which can deal effectively with diversity. Canada is surely one of the most successful multicultural societies in the world. But the challenges ahead will be overwhelming. Security concerns, terrorism, the magnitude of the refugee crisis around the globe and the interconnected nature of the new world order are forces we can’t ignore. They will force us to make informed choices about how we can continue to best integrate those who we welcome in our country.
There is a broad consensus, supported by evidence, that good governance is vital for a number of key outcomes at the national and subnational levels, including social cohesion, public expenditure efficiency and control of corruption. In addition, governance matters for achieving sustainable, inclusive economic growth.

  1. Sustainable growth

One of the biggest and most important public policy challenge of our time will be able to reconcile economic growth and environmental sustainability. The world is slowly but surely moving to a low-carbon economy. The path is clear. What Canada does next to show the world we’re serious about climate change will have a great impact on our capacity to export natural resources, and on our future economic success. Countries like ours have considerable economic incentives to move in that direction. The world biggest emitters, China and the United States, have started moving in that direction.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, each of the last three decades has been successively warmer at the Earth’s surface than any preceding decade since 1850. The period from 1983 to 2012 was likely the warmest 30-year period of the last 1400 years in the Northern Hemisphere, where such assessment is possible.

  1. Equality of opportunity and economic inclusiveness

With income inequality at its worst in the US since the 1920s and President Barack Obama calling widening income inequality the « defining challenge of our time” there has been an expansive push to address the issue.  In report released in June entitled Causes and Consequences of Income Inequality: A Global Perspective, the IMF aimed to show why policymakers need to focus more on the poor and the middle class. When the rich get richer, a country’s economic health can suffer. But if the poorest members of a society start climbing the wealth ladder, then national growth can receive a boost. In a 2014 paper, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development came up with similar results for OECD countries: It found that lowering inequality would translate into an increase in growth over the medium term.
Middle-class economics has proven to be popular in the ballot box both in the United States and in Canada. Expanding opportunity and restoring middle-class progress is now at the top of the political agenda for progressives.

The Canada 2020 Second Annual Conference

Given the timing of this year’s gathering we want the conference to be about big, disruptive ideas and what they mean for a modern Canadian federal government. Our central question for this year is: What are the 5 Burning Platforms for Canada’s Future?
We are convening around five main platforms that a new federal government needs to address:
1 Supporting Innovators & Entrepreneurs
2 Reclaiming Climate Leadership
3 Embracing Disruptive Technologies
4 Building Smarter Cities
5 Re-energizing Our Foreign Policy
To  follow the conference, please go to the event homepage for photos, video and a livestream of all the speakers.
 

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