Canadian Values & Identity

A wide range of issues relate to Canadian values: bilingualism, multiculturalism, gender equity, cultural policy, sports, tourism; essentially those things that define our values and identity as both a people and country.

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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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November 8, 2018

Nov 21: Diversity in Canada / La diversité au Canada

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PERSPECTIVES: The Series What people think about the challenging issues of today You are invited to join us for the launch of the Perspectives Series as we discuss Diversity in Canada: What’s next? Wednesday, November 21, 2018; 7:00-9:00

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July 1, 2018

Canada Days: Celebrating the shared heritage of all Canadians

By Susan Korah

By Susan Korah, Special to The Epoch Times June 28, 2018 6:01 am Last Updated: June 28, 2018 6:10 am People might expect Canada Day celebrations to be somewhat muted this year in the wake of last year’s spectacular festivities honouring the nation’s 15

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July 1, 2018

What Does Canada Day Mean To You?

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With Canada Day just around the corner, we wanted to reflect on what this important holiday really means and what it symbolizes to people across the country. Here are some of the responses we received. Check out our Facebook page for more including sho

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May 14, 2018

Progressive Leadership Gala 2018

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Please see the link below for photos and notes on the discussion from the Pearson Centre’s Progressive Leadership Gala 2018. Progressive Leadership Gala Progressive Leadership Gala An evening that honours progressive leadership in Canada and wil

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March 9, 2018

How the Feminist budget also benefits men – Cardozo

By Andrew Cardozo

Opinion MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 | THE HILL TIMES Andrew Cardozo New Communications A budget about women and how it beneﬁts men So a feminist budget is about women and may appeal politically more to women and girls, but make no mistake, men and boys ben

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February 23, 2018

Lack of consensus on racism troubling – Cardozo

By Andrew Cardozo

Opinion Lack of consensus on racism is troubling Feb. 19, 2018 The Hill Times Hopefully the government will create a new anti-racism strategy that addresses a range of issues from the criminal justice system to the work of cultural agencies and nation

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December 11, 2017

Pearson Centre Discussion on Income Security Reform in Ontario

By Terrance Hunsley, Senior Fellow, The Pearson Centre

On December 5, 2017; The Pearson Centre welcomed George Thomson to talk about the recently-tabled report of the advisory groups to the Ontario government, on income security reform. We were hosted by the Somerset West Community Health Centre in Ottawa.

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November 23, 2017

Futures Entwined: Nation State & Welfare State – Hunsley

By Terrance Hunsley

First in a Series It was a nice little quip for amateur philosophers. In Nixon’s 1972 visit to China, Premier Zhou Enlai was asked about the French Revolution and the development of democracy, and was reported to have replied “..it is too early to say.