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Energy & Environment

We use energy all the time and we know its use often harms the environment. Climate change is real, despite the posse of deniers. Agriculture and Fisheries have their share of challenges. Our future depends on making wise energy choices and advancing balanced sustainability

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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September 12, 2019

An Environmental Platform for 2019 – Lopoukhine

By Nikita Lopoukhine

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 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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Event

October 26, 2017

Energy Innovation in Ontario! (Tor: Oct 26 – Sold out)

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The Pearson Centre’s Econ4Tmro Series presents: ENERGY INNOVATION IN ONTARIO! A dynamic conversation about new technologies for a low carbon economy Thursday, October 26, 2017; 12:30 to 2:00 pm; Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, 525 Bay St., Toro

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Event

August 19, 2016

REPORT: Carr, McKenna, etc: Energy & #Econ4Tmro, CGY

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In partnership with The Pearson Centre, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce hosted Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Carr, and the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, for a dynamic discussion on how our innovation and infrastructure c

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Podium Item

December 8, 2015

Protecting the Parks @ COP 21

By Nikita Lopoukhine

The Paris COP21 has attracted thousands of experts and politicians on the matter of climate change. Canada has stepped into the middle of the fray, arguing limits to emissions and the need for concrete action. Canada`s delegation with Justin Trudeau at

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December 3, 2015

AGREEMENT IN PARIS IS ESSENTIAL!

By Dr. Annie Cheung

Agree to Agreement at COP21 in Paris By Yuk-kuen Annie Cheung PhD, RPP After the high hopes at Rio, the lukewarm reception at Kyoto, the climbing down at Johannesburg, and the abysmal Copenhagen, who could predict climate change, as a headline issue, c

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Memo

June 8, 2015

ENERGY: THE BIG PICTURE for the next decade

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This Report includes: – Welcome remarks by Hon. Mauril Belanger, MP – Opening Remarks by Hon. Perrin Beatty – Opening comments by Hon. Bob Chiarelli – A summary of the discussion (Coming soon) DRAFT NOTES FOR THE HON. MAURIL BELANGER, MP. MAURIL: I am

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Publication

March 31, 2013

The Current State of Marine Protected Areas in Canada

By Nikita Lopoukhine

Canada, with the largest coastline in the world, is lagging behind many other countries in protecting its marine biodiversity through the use of marine protected areas (MPAs). Marine Protected Areas are a recognized valuable approach to conserving biod

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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

  • Social & Health

  • Canada & The world

  • Canada: Who we are

  • Lester B. Pearson

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