Purchase Tickets Please join us for the Pearson Centre Leadership Awards 2024 saluting organized labour for its leadership on advancing progressive social change The Pearson Centre is proud to recognize organized labour for its leadership in advancing and enshrining positive, progressive social change. We are pleased to have this opportunity to salute the pioneering […]
On Wednesday, May 22nd, some 300 enthusiastic Canadians gathered in Ottawa to honour the lifetime of public service of the Right Honourable Joe Clark. The date itself coincided with Mr. Clark’s election as our 16th Prime Minister in 1979. The evening began with a reception which allowed guests a chance to mix, mingle and catch […]
The Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy announced today that George Young has joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer. “Mr. Young brings a wealth of public and private sector experience to his new role. His ability to connect with people will be a true asset for the Pearson Centre”, said Dr. Karen Mock, Chair of […]
A tribute to Brian Mulroney On February 29, 2024, as the House of Commons was in session, Member of Parliament, John Nater solemnly rose to deliver the news that our 18th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, had passed away earlier that day. We extend our deepest condolences to Mila, Caroline, Ben, Mark, Nicolas and their […]
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Lester B. Pearson becoming Prime Minister of Canada and Jean Chrétien’s first election as a Member of Parliament.
The Pearson Progressive Leadership Awards recognize outstanding progressive leaders in various sectors of our society, who make a difference in their fields and beyond. The Gala is an important opportunity for a broad range of Canadians interested in public policy to meet, mingle and make contacts…from business, labour, academia, civil society & politics. Honorees: […]
Report on #AGENDA2022 Priorities for the new Parliament and Government Priorités pour le nouveau Parlement et le nouveau gouvernement December 6-8, 2021 / 6-8 décembre 2021 Canada has a new Parliament and Government. There are many critical issues that need urgent attention. Join us to talk about an Agenda for 2022, and the issues that […]
McKenna, Chagger, May, Cullen, Sahota, Woo, McGuinty, vanKoeverden, Beatty, Daviau….. The Year 4 Conference….Y4C We want to invite you to be part of an important conference this fall – one that focuses on Year 4 of the current Parliament. What do you want to see the government and opposition parties accomplish? Join us on November […]
INVITATION to TWO ROUNDTABLES 9:30 – 11:30 am Roundtable on Combating Hate: Respecting diversity, overcoming discrimination and hate; 12:00–1:30 pm Roundtable on The Future of Work Preparing for the world of less full time jobs, the “Gig Economy”, higher skills, changing demographics Thursday, NNOVEMBER 16, 2017 Location: United Way of the Lower Mainland 4543 Canada […]
The Pearson Centre’s Econ4Tmro Series presents: ENERGY INNOVATION IN ONTARIO! A dynamic conversation about new technologies for a low carbon economy Thursday, October 26, 2017; 12:30 to 2:00 pm; Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, 525 Bay St., Toronto The energy sector is at an important crossroads in Ontario and across Canada. As we transition to […]
