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February 9, 2023

Landon Pearson, 1930-2023

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We at the Pearson Centre extend our condolences to the family of Landon Pearson.  She has been Member of the Centre’s Advisory Board and been a tireless advisor and inspiration to our work.  Her support will be greatly missed. _________________________

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November 20, 2022

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING FOR ALL STUDENTS (not just business students)

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING FOR ALL STUDENTS (not just business students) THE FUTURE OF WORK IN CANADA: Research and Written by Ashwin Nair, Researcher Under the direction of Andrew Cardozo, President        Introduction   The future of work in Canada is

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November 20, 2022

Lifelong Learning needed for All Workers, All Ages, Every Year: Report

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  LIFELONG LEARNING SHOULD BE FOR ALL WORKERS The Knowledge Economy in Canada: Adult Education and Lifelong Learning   Research and Written by Martina Gordon, Researcher under the direction of Andrew Cardozo, President     Table of

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June 20, 2022

A new National Indigenous Economic Strategy (Cardozo)

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New Indigenous Economic Strategy builds on TRC report By ANDREW CARDOZO JUNE 13, 2022 Last week, a group of Indigenous economic and business groups released their plan for a National Indigenous Economic Strategy. It builds on the Truth and Reconciliati

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May 22, 2022

Prescriptions for better health care (Martin)

By Michel Martin

LETTER TO THE PEARSON CENTRE: I’m writing you because of your involvement and interest in health care services. The current pandemic, unfortunately, has both demonstrated and amplified the weaknesses in the organization and delivery of health care serv

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April 26, 2022

Are Nurse Practitioners the Solution for Seniors’ Primary Care? (Hunsley)

By Terrance Hunsley, Senior Fellow, The Pearson Centre

This article has been excerpted from a paper prepared in my PhD studies at the U.ST Paul/U. of Ottawa School of Social Innovation. (At the age of 75, I decided I was mature enough to settle down and complete my studies.) Holding a key to a vital public

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April 24, 2022

The Elusive Goal of Inclusion (Brink)

By Satya Brink, PhD

Merriam Webster defines inclusion as “the act of including and the state of being included”. The social construction of the concept of inclusion has evolved depending on the context of the time. But questions still remain.  Who does the including? Who

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March 19, 2022

RACISM in 7 webinars

By Sharon Fernandez, Research Associate

Dialogue on Racism & Diversity 2021-2022: 7 webinars Exploring Racism in Canada WATCH WEBINARS here: https://bit.ly/3NeT9zI READ REPORTS reports here: Table of Contents 1. A Conversation with Michelle Good (June 25, 2021) • Author Michelle Good in conv

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February 1, 2022

Chaos: the Trucker Convoy + the American Empire (Marchi)

By Hon. Sergio Marchi

From Ottawa Magazine

Two columns: 1. The truckers roll into town rudderless 2. Is the American empire sunsetting? The truckers roll into town rudderless As the nation’s capital, the city of Ottawa and its citizens are accustomed to their share of protests. As the seat of o

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January 20, 2022

Pearson Centre connects with UNESCO on Innovation

By Andrew Cardozo

Pearson Centre connects to UNESCO initiative on Innovation Pearson Center Board Member Jonathan Calof (uOttawa and UNB) has been appointed to senior UNESCO position, as Co-Chairholder for the new UNESCO program on Anticipatory Systems for Innovation an

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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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  • Lester B. Pearson

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