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    May 4, 2020

    Webinar with Ambassadors: What are other countries doing? MAY 27

    • Webinar

    COVID-19 is a pandemic, a crisis the whole world is trying to deal with. What has happened in other countries? How have they responded? What lessons can we learn from others? Join us on May 27, 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET Register here: https://attendee.gotoweb

    February 3, 2020

    PARLIAMENT 2020 CONFERENCE, Feb 24-25. Report…

    For pics from PARLIAMENT 2020 CONFERENCE, Feb 24-25, addressing the economy and the future of work; energy, environment and reconciliation; and Canada and the World visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thepearsoncentre/posts/21348826499918

    September 17, 2019

    ELXN 2019 & Foreign Affairs (Gatineau, Sept 17)

    WHAT ARE THE INSIDERS SAYING? Special Seminar on the Canadian General Election for Heads of Mission September 17, 2019; 3:00 to 5:00 pm Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau Honorary Co-Chairs: Her Excellency Susan Jane le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, High

    June 25, 2019

    Future of Work in BC. Vancouver June 25

    Report to be published shortly. Roundtable on the FUTURE OF WORK Tuesday, June 25, 9:00 to 10:30 am Location: Office of Watson Goepel LLP 1075 West Georgia St. Vancouver (Arthur Erickson Boardroom – Main Floor0 As part of a year-long project the Pearso

    June 27, 2019

    Future of Work in Alberta. Calgary June 27

    You are invited to a Roundtable on the FUTURE OF WORK Thursday, June 27, 9:00 to 10:30 am Location: Office of Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP 2400, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary As part of a year-long project the Pearson Centre is hosting a series of r

    June 13, 2019

    REPORT. Getting Serious: Women on the Ballot& Social Media

    GETTING SERIOUS: Women on the Ballot & Social Media Report from forum held on Thursday June 13, 2019; 7:30 to 9:00 am Room 330, Wellington Building, 197 Sparks Street, Ottawa (Parliamentary Precinct)   A discussion on women on the ballot in th

    February 22, 2019

    Briefing4Diplomats Feb6

    PROGRAM   Special Seminar for Diplomats on the Winter/Spring Session of Parliament   Honorary Co-Chairs: Her Excellency Sabine Sparwasser, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany His Excellency Frantz Liautaud, Ambassador of Haiti Co-Host: M

    February 22, 2019

    Flag Day on the Hill! (All party panel: 2019)

    PROGRAM  (Speeches and Youtube to be posted shortly) The Pearson Centre and The Honourable Geoff Regan, P.C., M.P. Speaker of the House of Commons  Reception to mark Flag Day Tuesday, February 19, 2016;  3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Room 215-A, West Block; P

    February 22, 2019

    THE FUTURE OF WORK: Bold Ideas (May 14, Gatineau)

    The Future of Work In partnership with Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau  We want to invite you to participate in the launch of a year-long discussion on the Future of Work. Forum Speakers: – Jocelyn Formsma (National Assoc of Friendship Centres) –

    April 25, 2019

    Need to confront extremes: Pearson Gala 2019

    • Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street (8th Floor), Toronto

    Annual Pearson Centre Gala “Progressive Leadership in Turbulent Times” Thursday, APRIL 25, 2019 Toronto, Ontario  Report in Brief: Need to respond to global turbulence clearly and strongly: Pearson Progressive leadership Awards Progressive Leadership i

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    Oct 30

    Pearson Centre Leadership Awards 2024: Salute Organized Labour

    May 22

    An Evening with the Right Honourable Joe Clark

    Jun 6

    An evening with the Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien

    Current Initiatives

    The Canadian Flag

    What are Your Thoughts About the Canadian Flag? Invitation to a National Conversation

    Send us your thoughts in words, pictures or videos. What do you feel the flag stands for and what does it mean to you?  Keep the words to under 150 and the videos to under 60 seconds and we'll post them.  The only requirements are that you be respectful and you post in English or French so they can have the widest reach.

    Please send them to: Flag Project Coordinator, Pearson Centre: info@thepearsoncentre.ca

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    Lester B Pearson: Canadian Visionary

    Lester B. Pearson and his contribution to Canada.

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    New Members of Parliament

    New Members of Parliament share their thoughts and plans for the upcoming year.

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    Progressive Podium

    An innovative series of policy proposals that are bold, progressive, innovative and future-focused.

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About Us

The Pearson Centre is a dynamic think tank that engages Canadians in an active dialogue about a progressive future for Canada, building on the success of the past and exploring new ideas for a bright future.

Policy Areas

  • Economic Recovery

  • Pursuing Justice & Equality

  • Climate Change

  • Social & Health

  • Canada & The world

  • Canada: Who we are

  • Lester B. Pearson

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225 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa ON K2P 1P9

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