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    October 26, 2017

    Energy Innovation in Ontario! (Tor: Oct 26 – Sold out)

    • Please note new venue: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, 525 Bay St., Toronto

    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., Toro

    September 18, 2017

    Canadian Tax Policy and the Trump Agenda: Conference Call

    Many will say that our tax policy works well for Canada, with some tweaks always needed. It is balanced and internationally competitive. But our system could be rocked shortly by comparatively radical reductions in corporate and personal income tax rat

    April 4, 2017

    Legacy of Lester B. Pearson

    Legacy of Lester B. Pearson By L to R: Dr. Richard M. Alway, Chairman, Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada; Sen. Landon Pearson; Patricia Pearson, Author; Hon. Andrew Leslie, MP, representing the Government of Canada. Table of Contents 1. The

    August 24, 2017

    The Pearson Centre: Events

    Please see the links below for a complete list of speakers and participants that have attended events hosted by the Pearson Centre:     The Pearson Centre – Events 2016 The Pearson Centre – Events 2017  

    August 26, 2017

    An Overview of the Upcoming NAFTA Negotiations: Conference Call

    An overview of the upcoming NAFTA negotiations with the Honorable Andrew Leslie, MP, Monique Smith, Professor Earl Fry with commentary by the Ambassador of Mexico to Canada Dionisio Pérez Jacome Friscione. Discussion was chaired by Sandra Pupatello, Ch

    March 21, 2017

    Racism: What’s happening? Where to from here?(Mar21)

    ROUNDTABLE ON RACISM WHAT IS GOING ON? WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? REPORT: Roundtable on Racism What is going on? Where do we go from here? Tuesday, March 21, 8:00 am to 11:00 am Canadian Museum of History (Douglas Cardinal Room), Gatineau This Roundtabl

    December 14, 2016

    NEW REPORT: Poverty Reduction Roundtable with Minister Jean-Yves Duclos

    March 28, 2017 Report of The Pearson Centre Roundtable on Poverty Reduction By Terrance Hunsley, Senior Fellow, The Pearson Centre Hosted by the Somerset West Community Health Centre, Ottawa December 8, 2016 ____________________________________________

    November 8, 2016

    NEW REPORT: Canada-India according to the High Commissioners (Oct. 20)

    (Picture: David Lametti, MP; High Commissioner Nadir Patel; High Commissioner Vishnu Prakash; Andrew Cardozo; Sandra Pupatello) PROGRAM (Report follows Program) “Roundtable with the High Commissioners” on Canada-India Relations and Trade Keynote speake

    October 24, 2016

    Infrastructure & #Econ4Tmro: SOHI, IVESON; Edm Nov10

    AEG & The Pearson Centre Present: Luncheon with Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Panel conversation to follow. Infrastructure and the Economy for Tomorrow In partnership with The Pearson Centre, the Alberta Enterpris

    October 24, 2016

    The Day After: Explaining the U.S. Election; Nov 9; Ott.

    • Rangoon Restaurant, 114 Gloucester, Ottawa

    Panel discussion on November 9, 2016 [a.k.a. “Global OMG Day” or “Global Sigh-of-Relief Day”] What happened in the U.S. Election??? https://www.facebook.com/thepearsoncentre/videos/1055421284604640/ Watch this VIDEO with Sarah Goldfeder and Krista Lebe

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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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