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Economy, Trade & Jobs

In an increasingly uncertain world, our economy has been doing well compared to many other countries. But the middle-class has been losing ground and inequality continues to grow. Young people must be able to step into the workforce; trade needs to be diversified. Overall, Canada's economy needs a retool to ensure a better future for its citizens. How to attain these objectives?

Event

February 3, 2020

PARLIAMENT 2020 CONFERENCE, Feb 24-25. Report…

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For pics from PARLIAMENT 2020 CONFERENCE, Feb 24-25, addressing the economy and the future of work; energy, environment and reconciliation; and Canada and the World visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thepearsoncentre/posts/21348826499918

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November 28, 2019

DEAR PRIME MINISTER: Good Ideas from Cdns

By Several Canadians

The Pearson Centre invited several Canadians to contribute Letters to the Prime Minister. This page will include these short but thoughtful letters verbatim. New letters will be posted regularly. They will also be sent to all five leaders: Trudeau, Sch

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Podium Item

November 5, 2019

CO-HOUSING could use some help (Hunsley)

By Terrance Hunsley

CO-HOUSING COULD USE SOME HELP: How community associations and governments can assist Recently, groups seeking to live in collective housing arrangements have been springing up across the country. They may be seniors who want social contact and the sec

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October 7, 2019

Holding the TRUDEAU Govt accountable; 92% Record

By Andrew Cardozo

THE TRUDEAU RECORD: PROMISES KEPT AND BROKEN THE HILL TIMES | MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019 Andrew Cardozo Opinion To the surprise of all, a group of independent academics evaluated the Liberal record of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government and

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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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September 16, 2019

What Next for Canada’s TRADE POLICY? (Jerry Dias)

By Jerry Dias

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 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 23, 2019

Environmental Stewardship & Sustainable Economies – Cheung

By By Yuk-kuen Annie Cheung

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 23, 2019

Environmental Stewardship & Sustainable Economies – Cheung

By By Yuk-kuen Annie Cheung

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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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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  • Economic Recovery

  • Pursuing Justice & Equality

  • Climate Change

  • Social & Health

  • Canada & The world

  • Canada: Who we are

  • Lester B. Pearson

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