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August 7, 2020

Constitutional Issues for Basic Income (Hunsley)

By Terrance Hunsley

Terrance Hunsley Support for a national basic income program has been growing, to the point that the idea is no longer scoffed at in government circles. Several different versions have been discussed, which has confused the matter a bit, but the focus

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View Past “COVID and Beyond” Webinars

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Click here to visit our YouTube channel and click below to view past webinars on “COVID and Beyond”, including discussions regarding: The Manufacturing Sector – w/ Jerry Dias (National President, Unifor), Ali Ehsassi MP, Former MP Frank Baylis, Jan Wes

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June 12, 2020

Webinar: Online Citizen Engagement, June 25

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Join us for the next Pearson Webinar: June 25, 2020 Online Citizen Engagement July 7, 2020 The Canadian Economy: Now and Post-COVID feat. Dr. Jim Stanford July 14, 2020 Infrastructure and Economic Recovery feat. Hon. Catherine McKenna _________________

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May 20, 2020

Progressives and Basic Income: Let’s Avoid Circular Firing Squads 

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(Image by dailykos.com) by Terrance Hunsley Last week the Broadbent Institute held a webinar focussed on Basic Income. Two respected analysts, Simon Black and Armine Yalnizyan, took on the topic. They provided useful background, pointing out that promo

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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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May 6, 2020

To spur economic recovery, focus on HEALTH (Gallant)

By Brian Gallant

To spur economic recovery, focus on health Brian Gallant, Q.C. is a Senior Advisor with the public affairs firm, Navigator Ltd and is the former Premier of New Brunswick Many jurisdictions are looking to ease restrictions put in place to combat the COV

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March 29, 2020

Good Resources on COVID

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Much is being said and written about COVID-19. This page lists several resources, lessons learned, good ideas, etc., that have public policy implications for next steps/future steps. THIS PAGE IS JUST BEGINNING CONSTURCTION. WE WELCOME YOUR RECOMMENDAT

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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

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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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February 11, 2020

Canada, Asbestos Free!

By Adam Melnick

by Adam Melnick Director Government and Community Relations Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 95 Ontario On December 30, 2018, we welcomed the Government of Canada’s announcement on the ban, use, import and export of asbestos. This was a

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