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Building the North Together: The Mackenzie Valley Highway as a Path to Reconciliation and Resilience
On October 8th, leaders from across the Northwest Territories and elected representatives from Ottawa gathered in unity at The Pearson Centre Arctic Dialogue Series to discuss a project that could reshape the social and economic landscape of the Canadian North — the Mackenzie Valley Highway.
Former Ontario Premier David Peterson inspires at Pearson Centre dinner
On October 6th , the Pearson Centre held a dinner to honour Hon David Peterson, the 20th Premier…
What the federal budget should include to secure Canada’s future
The Pearson Centre recently attended the launch of The Green Ribbon Panel’s 100 day plan. The Green Ribbon…
Orange Shirt Day: The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
the Great White Way could silence us allif we let itit’s had its hand over my mouth since…
Canada Is Burning – Climate Change and the Cost of Inaction
When we complain about this being the hottest summer we can remember, one must also recognize that it…
Unequal Justice: Women and the Criminal Justice System in Canada
The Pearson Centre recently had the great privilege of hosting a discussion about the all-too-common failure of the…
The Hidden Cost of Economic Downturns: ‘She-cessions’ and the Surge in Intimate Partner Violence
As Canadians grapple with the possibility of an impending economic downturn, the public debate has understandably focused on…
Women’s participation can drive the economy
Last Friday, we had the opportunity to chat with the amazing Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director of The Prosperity…
Conversation with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
“It is hard to hate someone that you know” Recently The Pearson Centre’s CEO Pam Damoff held a…
The World is Counting on Canada: A Unified Leap Forward for the Future of Cancer Care
As July 1st approaches, it’s a moment not only to reflect on our shared history, but also to…
Between the lines… Speech from the Throne
Peter Julien, Karen Vecchio and Ya’ara Saks read between the lines of the recent Speech from the Throne.
Challenges and Opportunities of “TRANSITION”
Pam Damoff, Michael Wernick, Indira Naidoo-Harris moderating