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June 16, 2020
To STOCKWELL DAY: Open letter on Systemic Racism (Cardozo)
By Andrew Cardozo, President, Pearson Centre
Open Letter to Stockwell Day Dear Stockwell: The comments from you on systemic racism on June 2 are an occasion for a thoughtful discussion on the issue. I kind of regret that you resigned from Telus and McMillan LLP and your spot on the TV show, and I
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June 1, 2020
OBAMA: Turning point for Real Change (Letter, June1)
By Barack Obama
Introduction: THE PEARSON CENTRE HAS HAD AS ONE OF ITS TOP THREE PRIORITIES OF RESEARCH, “COMBATING HATE, RACISM AND POLARIZATION”. WE HAVe HOSTED REOUNDTABLES AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS IN VARIOUS CITIES TO ENGAGE WITH CANADIANS ON HOW WE CAN OVERCOME THES
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May 20, 2020
Are We Afraid of Proportional Representation? (C. Inch)
By
This article is also posted on SocialCanada.org It was about two years ago now, just in advance of the latest electoral reform referendum in British Columbia, that I had one of those rare moments of insight. I had been an advocate of proportional repre
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May 16, 2020
An Opportunity to Revive a Civil Conversation on PR
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by Carolyn Inch (This article was previously posted on SocialCanada.org) Things will be different when this is all over. For one thing, the crisis is strengthening the giants. The concentration of power in the hands of Google, Apple, Amazon and Microso
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May 11, 2020
Pearson takes on key Covid Issues in 2020-21
By Andrew Cardozo, President
Pearson Centre examines key Covid Issues in 2020-21 The COVID-19 epidemic is highlighting some real strengths and weaknesses in Canadian society, especially in government and public policy. During this period in 2020 we will be examining various issues
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April 10, 2020
Let’s think big about post-pandemic (Cohen)
By Andrew Cohen
OPINION Let’s think big about what a post-pandemic Canada looks like – and let’s do it now ANDREW COHEN SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL APRIL 10, 2020 (Andrew Cohen is a Board member of the Pearson Centre. He is a journalist, associate professor at Carle
Memo
March 25, 2020
COVID Crisis: What can we learn? (Cardozo)
By Andrew Cardozo
1. If this pandemic changes everything, can we do better for the most important workers? 2. CRISIS BRINGS CANADIAN STRENGTHS INTO FOCUS By ANDREW CARDOZO If this pandemic changes everything, can we do better for the most important workers? APR. 9, 2020
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March 16, 2020
Hosting a meeting during COVID-19…Precautions
By
Key things to do when hosting a meeting during COVID-19 This is about how to host a safe meeting during the COVID-19 crisis. This is not a medically sanctioned list (none currently exists), but a list of common sense measures based on all the advice co
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December 12, 2019
Understanding THE NEW OTTAWA (Report; Dec 10)
By Erveina Gosalci
SUMMAR REPORT UNDERSTANDING THE NEW OTTAWA & FINDING THE COMMON GROUND Tuesday, December 10, 2019 4:00 to 5:30 pm Panel Discussion Senate Building, 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa (Room B-45) With a minority government, we want to focus on pressing parties to
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Understanding the NEW OTTAWA: Roundtable. Dec 10
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Summary Report UNDERSTANDING THE NEW OTTAWA & FINDING THE COMMON GROUND Tuesday, December 10, 2019 4:00 to 5:30 pm Panel Discussion Senate Building, 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa (Room B-45) With a minority government, we want to focus on pressing parties to
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