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Upcoming “COVID and Beyond” Webinars

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Upcoming “COVID and Beyond” Webinars

  • Date: September 8, 2020, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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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, a changing economy, and the rise of gig work and emerging sectors. COVID-19 has only expedited this evolution of work, with hugely expanded remote work and the growth of the “cyber workplace”. Join us as we discuss the changes taking place and identify solutions to challenges facing both employers and employees. We will also discuss how these shift have affected both the private and public sectors, and who has the most to benefit or lose from a changed working environment.

Guests:
Denise Amyot – President and CEO, Colleges and Institutes Canada
Namir Anani – President and CEO, Information and Communications Technology Canada (ICTC)
Steve Liu – Vice President, Huawei Canada
In conversation with…
Prof. Jonathan Calof – Advisory Board, Pearson Centre; Professor of International Business & Strategy, Telfer School of Management, uOttawa
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Should National Childcare be in the Throne Speech? – September 10, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
 
Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the largest workforce lockdown in a generation, governments are seeing how women have been disproportionately affected. With high rates of job loss, many women and are less able to return to the workplace compared to their male counterparts, and at a slower rate. The lack of adequate, safe, and affordable child care is one of the key hurdles for many women. As such, some economists are advocating for a national childcare program. Without this, some are saying we run the risk of setting back the advancement of women in the workforce by decades. Supportive private and public sector employers say they need their female employees on board in order to re-build. But is it worth the staggering multi-billion dollar investments that some project will be necessary? Join us for a discussion on where we stand now and what comes next.
Guests:
Kerry McCuaig – Fellow in Early Childhood Policy, Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development, OISE/UToronto
Craig Alexander – Partner and Chief Economist, Deloitte
Dr. David Philpott -Professor, Memorial University Faculty of Education; Child Development Researcher and Advocate
In conversation with…
Brian Gallant – 33rd Premier of New Brunswick; Advisory Board, The Pearson Centre
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