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Political & Democratic Reform

Canada has one of most stable democratic systems in the world. Yet despite being the envy of many, the system is beset with challenges: poor voter turnout, electoral fraud, inadequate representation. A crisis of confidence hangs over Canadian democracy. How to turn things around?

Podium Item

January 1, 2017

7 big developments in Canadian politics for 2017

By Andrew Cardozo

Seven big developments in Canadian politics to watch for We live in an era where politics change constantly and the unexpected is what happens again and again. Brexit and Donald Trump are now synonyms for unexpected change as much as they are about wha

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Podium Item

November 8, 2016

Sen. Peter Harder on Senate Reform (Sept 19)

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(Picture L to R: Alicia Natividad, Pearson Centre; James Scongack, Bruce Power, Sen. Peter Harder; Catherine Bélanger, and Hon. Sergio Marchi) A WORK IN PROGRESS: The changing role of the “Representative of the Government in the Senate” Report of a Spe

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Event

October 24, 2016

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

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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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Event

October 24, 2016

YEAR ONE of the new Govt & Parl; Nov.1; Ottawa

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You are invited to “Year One of the New Government and Parliament” Deep Thoughts with the Think Tanks (and a biographer) NOVEMBER 1, 2016; 5:00 to 7:00 pm Carisse Studio Café, 274 Elgin Street, Ottawa Huguette Young, Journalist; Author of “Justin Trude

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Memo

August 17, 2016

Mauril Bélanger, CDN

By Andrew Cohen

Photo of Mauril with fellow Liberal candidates at Labour Day march, 2015. L to R: Catherine McKenna, Mauril, Anita Vandenbeld, Chandra Arya, Karen McCrimmon and Andrew Leslie. Mauril Bélanger has been an early supporter of the Pearson Centre and has sp

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Publication

July 22, 2016

Lester B. Pearson as Prime Minister (by Landon Pearson)

By Landon Pearson

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Podium Item

June 27, 2016

BREXIT: What next? (Analyses and views)

By Various writers

The Pearson Centre is asking various experts about their thoughts on the aftermath of the Brexit vote.. This will be updated periodically. Q&A with 1. David Slin, former British Diplomat and Ambassador 2. Roy Sengupta, Student, Carleton Univeristy ____

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Memo

April 20, 2016

6 Weeks that defined Trudeau’s Prime Ministership

By Andrew Cardozo

The Hill Times: THE SIX WEEKS THAT DEFINED TRUDEAU’S PRIME MINISTERSHIP The new guy has left the trash-talking, prize fighters in the dust. He stuck to the high road and now he’s the only one standing. Why? Because he read Canadians a lot better than h

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Podium Item

April 15, 2016

Irwin Cotler: Pursuing Justice

By Andrew Cardozo & Dr. Maria Wallis

1. More pictures: https://www.facebook.com/thepearsoncentre/ See April 1 post. 2. Article from Hill Times 3. Event Report by Dr. Maria Wallis ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Event

March 8, 2016

DALTON McGUINTY LAUNCHES AUTOBIO

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Former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty spoke to a packed room at the trendy Carisse Studio Café (www.carissestudiocafe.ca) in Ottawa, and shared some important lessons about public service. His autobio, “Making a Difference” chronicles his life in poli

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What's New

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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  • Pursuing Justice & Equality

  • Climate Change

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  • Canada & The world

  • Canada: Who we are

  • Lester B. Pearson

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