What does rebuilding the Liberal brand require today, and how should Liberals defend their values in an era of cynicism and polarization?As provincial Liberal parties struggle for relevance across Canada, former Ontario Premier David Peterson joins the Progress Canada Podcast to reflect on how he once led the Ontario Liberal Party out of the political wilderness—and what today’s Liberals can learn from that moment.Peterson explains how rejecting nostalgia, campaigning against cronyism, and drawing sharp contrasts with a long-entrenched Conservative government helped renew trust with voters. From restoring a sense of possibility to building a broad coalition of voters, he breaks down what it takes to create a credible Liberal alternative.With provincial Liberalism now at one of its weakest points nationally, Peterson defends liberalism itself—arguing that freedom, social justice, and economic prosperity are not competing ideas but mutually reinforcing ones. Topics include:Ontario politics • Provincial Liberalism • David Peterson • Ontario Liberal Party • Canadian Liberalism • Political branding • Coalition-building • Social justice • Economic prosperity • Campaign strategy • Progressive politics • Canadian democracyWhere to Find Us:Substack: https://progresscanada.substack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/progresscanada.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/progress-canada/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progress_canada_podcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgressCanadaPodcast/