Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Joe Clark’s election as Canada’s 16th Prime Minister.
The Pearson Centre announces new Chief Executive Officer
The Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy announced today that George Young has joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer. “Mr. Young brings a wealth of public and private sector experience to his new role. His ability to connect with people will be a true asset for the Pearson Centre”, said Dr. Karen Mock, Chair of […]
A tribute to Brian Mulroney
A tribute to Brian Mulroney On February 29, 2024, as the House of Commons was in session, Member of Parliament, John Nater solemnly rose to deliver the news that our 18th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, had passed away earlier that day. We extend our deepest condolences to Mila, Caroline, Ben, Mark, Nicolas and their […]
An evening with the Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Lester B. Pearson becoming Prime Minister of Canada and Jean Chrétien’s first election as a Member of Parliament.
PEARSON AWARDS: Raitt, Mancinelli, Fakih, Parchment
The Pearson Progressive Leadership Awards recognize outstanding progressive leaders in various sectors of our society, who make a difference in their fields and beyond. The Gala is an important opportunity for a broad range of Canadians interested in public policy to meet, mingle and make contacts…from business, labour, academia, civil society & politics. Honorees: […]
Report on AGENDA 2022 – Conference
Report on #AGENDA2022 Priorities for the new Parliament and Government Priorités pour le nouveau Parlement et le nouveau gouvernement December 6-8, 2021 / 6-8 décembre 2021 Canada has a new Parliament and Government. There are many critical issues that need urgent attention. Join us to talk about an Agenda for 2022, and the issues that […]
McKENNA & CHAGGER keynote @ Year4Conference, Nov 26
McKenna, Chagger, May, Cullen, Sahota, Woo, McGuinty, vanKoeverden, Beatty, Daviau….. The Year 4 Conference….Y4C We want to invite you to be part of an important conference this fall – one that focuses on Year 4 of the current Parliament. What do you want to see the government and opposition parties accomplish? Join us on November […]
1.Future of Work/ 2.Combating Hate (Vancouver Nov16)
INVITATION to TWO ROUNDTABLES 9:30 – 11:30 am Roundtable on Combating Hate: Respecting diversity, overcoming discrimination and hate; 12:00–1:30 pm Roundtable on The Future of Work Preparing for the world of less full time jobs, the “Gig Economy”, higher skills, changing demographics Thursday, NNOVEMBER 16, 2017 Location: United Way of the Lower Mainland 4543 Canada […]
Energy Innovation in Ontario! (Tor: Oct 26 – Sold out)
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., Toronto The energy sector is at an important crossroads in Ontario and across Canada. As we transition to […]
Karen Mock gets Order of Canada – Read her thoughts…
On December 29. 2017, the Governor General announced the newest recipients of the Order of Canada. We are delighted that in that list is Dr. Karen Mock, a founding board member of the Pearson Centre, who has many years of action and achievement in matters of human rights, anti-racism, multiculturalism and cross-cultural dialogue. We have […]