Author / Theresa Lubowitz

Theresa has served as the Communications Coordinator for the Ontario Liberal Party, the Director of Communications to Ontario Deputy Premier Deb Matthews, and an election speechwriter for former Premier Kathleen Wynne. She is also the host of the Progress Canada Podcast, which dives into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country.

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Expanding Child Care for Families

The needs of families changed significantly by the 1980s. Rising divorce rates, more women entering the workforce, and many families relying on two incomes all put pressure on existing child care options.…

May 6, 2026
Reshaping the Government of Ontario’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples

When the Peterson Liberals formed government in 1985, they inherited a changing Crown-Indigenous relationship. The repatriation of Canada’s constitution in 1982 included new language recognizing the rights of Indigenous peoples, and with…

March 20, 2026
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Peterson government

On June 16, caucus members, supporters, and staff of the Peterson Government gathered in downtown Toronto to mark the 40th anniversary of its historic election victory. Hosted by co-chairs Charles Beer and…

June 23, 2025
How a 40-Year-Old Victory Shaped Those Who Came Next

My earliest years were shaped by decisions made by the political giants of the Peterson era, like David Peterson, Ian Scott, and Bob Nixon. Earlier this month, I stood in a…

June 20, 2025