Government has to walk, chew gum and dance at the same time. Fourteen years ago the NDP killed Canada’s national childcare plan days after it was signed and sealed. They can’t do it again this time. In 2006 the minority Liberal government of Paul Martin had signed a complex series of agreements with each province […]
Watch this special webinar event! That American Election and Canada! Pearson Centre Webinar November 12, 2020; 7:00 to 8:00 pm ET Every US election affects Canada significantly What do the results of this week’s pivotal election mean for Americans and for Canadians – the presidency, the Senate, the House of Representatives? Join us to hear […]
Perspective Dr. William Cowie, Strategic Manager, Every Canadian Counts Coalition The Inclusion Agenda and Disability Advocacy in Canada – a community divided Recent years have shown great progress in addressing important issues for persons with disabilities largely as a consequence of renewed federal actions culminating in the enshrining into legislation the Accessibility Canada Act. The […]
Much has been written and said about the Right Honourable John N. Turner since he passed away on September 22, 2020. This is a personal remembrance from his aide and close friend which offers some insight into the life and priorities of the former Prime Minister: Thursday’s with John N. Turner by Marc Kealey September […]
REIMAGINING POLICING, PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROSPERITY By Ashwin Nair TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………………………………3 2. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 3. Demilitarization of Police……………………………………………………………………………………….5 4. Decriminalization………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 5. Overhaul and Replacement of Traditional Police Services……………………………………………11 *The views of the author of this report does not necessarily reflect the views of the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Though […]
What are Canadians saying about the big Throne Speech Issues? Since April 2020, Pearson has been hosting a series of webinars on the broad theme of “Covid & Beyond”. Here is what a number of thought leaders are saying. You can also watch the 25 webinars on the Pearson YouTube Channel here Policy areas presented […]
The “new normal” can lead to a better quality of life for Canadians The new session of Parliament provides an opportunity to make major gains in the effectiveness of social policies by greatly strengthening the evidence on which those policies are based. We have many recent examples of how crucial it is for public policies […]
Why is it taking so long for society to apply the concept of dignity to dying? I ask this question as I recall the fate of my mother, a proud and feisty woman who lingered with us far longer than she would have wanted. She often remarked to her farmer son-in-law who dispatched unwanted barn […]
Reimagining Canada: ideas for a bold throne speech By ANDREW CARDOZO Hill Times AUGUST 20, 2020 Pharmacare, climate change, housing—there are plenty of problems and solutions awaiting a Liberal government that has signalled it wants to think big as it attempts to lead Canada back to prosperity. New Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will control the […]
Click titles below to register for upcoming Pearson Centre Webinars on “COVID and Beyond.” Together, we’re leading the Canadian conversation on our post-COVID future, economic recovery, and the ever-changing months ahead. The Future of Work and Technology – September 8, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST The nature of work has rapidly evolved in recent years through advancements in technology, […]
