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    November 8, 2018

    Nov 21: Diversity in Canada / La diversité au Canada

      PERSPECTIVES: The Series What people think about the challenging issues of today   You are invited to join us for the launch of the Perspectives Series as we discuss Diversity in Canada: What’s next? Wednesday, November 21, 2018; 7:00-9:00

    November 26, 2018

    McKENNA & CHAGGER keynote @ Year4Conference, Nov 26

    • Delta Ottawa Hotel, 101 Lyon Street

    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

    May 14, 2018

    Progressive Leadership Gala 2018

    Please see the link below for photos and notes on the discussion from the Pearson Centre’s Progressive Leadership Gala 2018. Progressive Leadership Gala   Progressive Leadership Gala An evening that honours progressive leadership in Canada and wil

    April 19, 2018

    Future of Work / Combating Racism; Halifax April 19-20

    Halifax Roundtables / Tables rondes à Halifax All welcome… Thursday / JeudiThe Future of Work Thursday, April 19, 2018; 1:00 – 2:30 pm   L’avenir du travail Le jeudi 19 avril, 2018 ; 13h00 – 14h30   Friday / Vendredi Combating Hate & Racism Friday,

    March 9, 2018

    Women Politicians & Social Media, March1

    Women Politicians & Social Media   Thursday March 1, 8:00 to 10:00 am Sir John A. Macdonald Building – Room 200, 144 Wellington Street, Ottawa   Doors will open at 7:30 am (Please arrive early to clear security!)   A discussion with Parli

    December 5, 2017

    Income Security Reform in Ontario (Ottawa, Dec 5)

    • Somerset West Community Health Centre, 55 Eccles, Ottawa

    Discussion on Income Security Reform in Ontario with Special Guest George Thomson Tuesday, December 5, 2017; 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm REPORT Pearson Centre Discussion on Income Security Reform in Ontario By Terrance Hunsley, Senior Fellow, The Pearson Cen

    November 16, 2017

    1.Future of Work/ 2.Combating Hate (Vancouver Nov16)

    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”, high

    November 2, 2017

    Women in Politics, Parliament Hill; Nov 2 (Sold out)

    Based on research led by Dr. Betsy MacGregor, research based on interviews with 100 women who have won and lost in politics at all levels, covering all aspects of Canadian diversity. Event on Parl Hill with MPs from all parties.

    November 7, 2017

    Copyright Reform Issues – International Panel (Nov7)

    PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COPYRIGHT REFORM NEEDED TO HELP CANADIANS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET Canadian, global voices weigh in as feds negotiate NAFTA and ahead of soon- to-begin Copyright Act review Ottawa, Nov. 7, 2017—As the federal gove

    November 1, 2017

    Infrastructure: SOHI . CROMBIE . JEFFREY (Nov1)

    INFRASTRUCTURE IN MISSISSAUGA & BRAMPTON Collaborating to meet the needs of rapid growth SOHI . CHIARELLI . CROMBIE . JEFFREY November 1, 2017; 4:00 to 6:00 pm Location: Mississauga City Hall (12th Floor); 300 City Centre Drive Mississauga Keynote spea

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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.

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  • Economic Recovery

  • Pursuing Justice & Equality

  • Climate Change

  • Social & Health

  • Canada & The world

  • Canada: Who we are

  • Lester B. Pearson

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