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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

September 29, 2019

Could Elections be about Measurable Goals? (Hunsley)

By Terrance Hunsley

(This column also appeared in the Hill Times, October 14, 2019) Another election season with its caricatures of professional wrestling. Personal insults. Skeletons in closets. Spending promises with unstated conditions and no accounting for results. Fi

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Event

September 17, 2019

ELXN 2019 & Foreign Affairs (Gatineau, Sept 17)

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WHAT ARE THE INSIDERS SAYING? Special Seminar on the Canadian General Election for Heads of Mission September 17, 2019; 3:00 to 5:00 pm Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau Honorary Co-Chairs: Her Excellency Susan Jane le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, High

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September 5, 2019

POLARIZATION in Canada (Winnipeg Roundtable Sept 3)

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1. Notes from Roundtable in Winnipeg Sept 3 2. Column: Four axes of polarization in election 2019, by Andrew Cardozo, Sept 16 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Notes from a discussion on Polarization He

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August 29, 2019

Canadians Weigh in on the Future of Work

By Terrance Hunsley

Canadians Weigh in on the Future of Work by Terrance Hunsley Since spring, when the Pearson Centre published a discussion paper ( http://www.thepearsoncentre.ca/platform/the-future-of-work-is-happening-now-what-can-we-do-about-it-2/) on the future of w

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August 27, 2019

The Election Issues – according to the candidates

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Comments from MPs and candidates on the issues in their ridings as we approach Election 2019. In preparation for my regular column in the Hill Times, I asked several MPs and candidates what the Top 10 issues were for them in their ridings. Ten responde

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Podium Item

August 4, 2019

Chronic Shortfalls in Disability Supports – Cowie

By William Cowie

The Pearson Centre has invited various leading thinkers to contribute their ideas towards the Progressive Platform to generate good ideas for debate in this general election. The views expressed here are those of the writer. We thank the writers for pu

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August 4, 2019

Future of Work….and Basic Income – Regehr

By Sheila Regehr

The Pearson Centre has invited various leading thinkers to contribute their ideas towards the Progressive Platform to generate good ideas for debate in this general election. The views expressed here are those of the writer. We thank the writers for pu

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July 4, 2019

Solicitor-Client Privilege Not for Government – Murphy

By Gavin Murphy

The Pearson Centre has invited various leading thinkers to contribute their ideas towards the Progressive Platform to generate good ideas for debate in this general election. The views expressed here are those of the writer. We thank the writers for pu

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Event

June 13, 2019

REPORT. Getting Serious: Women on the Ballot& Social Media

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GETTING SERIOUS: Women on the Ballot & Social Media Report from forum held on Thursday June 13, 2019; 7:30 to 9:00 am Room 330, Wellington Building, 197 Sparks Street, Ottawa (Parliamentary Precinct)   A discussion on women on the ballot in th

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February 27, 2019

75+ Black Politicians, 30 Judges; Pic: Hon. Marci Ien

By Andrew Cardozo, Anne Clarke & Kyra Mullen, Pearson Centre

(Picture: Hon. Marci Ien, MP, Appointed federal Minister for Women & Gender Equality and Youth in November 2021) THE AFRICAN-CANADIAN CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC LIFE: The contribution of Black Canadians to Canada is broad and longstanding. Here are the fir

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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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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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