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    September 30, 2014

    We need to re-set foreign policy, Sergio Marchi

    Marchi to speak on Diplomacy and on Foreign Policy (Oct. 7 and Oct. 9 ) The Honourable Sergio Marchi, Former Minister of International Trade and Canadian Ambassador to the WTO, spoke on “Style and Substance: Reflections on Canadian Diplomacy” at the Mu

    September 2, 2014

    Nenshi calls on federal parties to focus on city investments

    Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi will participate in a roundtable discussion on September 4 in Ottawa, on the subject of Federal-Municipal Cooperation. The session is limited to 25 people from a cross-section of interests and perspectives.

    September 22, 2014

    KIM CAMPBELL: NATION BUILDER

    • EVENT 1: National Arts Centre; EVENT 2: Carleton University

    TWO EVENTS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: Recognizing the role that the Right Honourable Kim Campbell played as federal minister and Prime Minister, and what she has done since, in Canada and internationally. And….what does this mean for the future? Co-spo

    April 1, 2014

    Global Progress Evening: Albright & Axworthy

    Madeleine Albright and Lloyd Axworthy headlined the Global Progress Dinner in Toronto on April 1, 2014. As U.S. Secretary of State during the Clinton Administration, and Foreign Affairs Minister during the Chretien government, they were counterparts an

    January 22, 2014

    Economic Projections for Canadian Families 2014

    • University Club of Toronto 380 University Ave. (Between Queen and Dundas)

    These are not the easiest times for Canadians, for young people, for seniors, for the middle class. What can Canadian families expect in 2014? What can business and investors expect? Are we pursing the right fiscal and monetary policies? What about ear

    October 1, 2013

    The Progressive Memos: Call for Submissions

    Through our “Progressive Memos” the Canadian Centre challenges Canadians to put forward ideas for better public policy. You are invited to send us your analyses, critiques, and most importantly, your ideas for the future. For more information about thi

    April 22, 2013

    The Relevance of the Pearson Legacy for Today & Tomorrow

    • Parliament Building

    50 years ago on April 22, 1963, Lester B. Pearson became Prime Minister of Canada, ushering in one of the most activist and productive governments in the history of Canada, which brought us a new Canadian flag, Medicare, the Canada Pension Plan, Canada

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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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