The Pearson Centre
@PearsonCentre
National think tank & progressive public policy forum working to combine economic success and social responsibility to solve the pressing issues of the day 🇨🇦
Canada Day is a chance to reflect on our shared history and celebrate the achievements shaping Canada’s future. One standout among our success stories is our global leadership in medical science—esp. in the cutting-edge field of medical isotope research thepearsoncentre.ca/news-items/the…
Read our op-ed on the hidden costs of an economic downturn #cdnpoli mailchi.mp/thepearsoncent…
Last Friday, we got to chat with Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director of The Prosperity Project. TPP is tackling barriers for women in the Canadian workplace. Listen to the full conversation on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=GA_p4d… or as a podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6ksR3U…
The Pearson Centre and MP Dr. Hedy Fry hosted a powerful conversation at QMUNITY, focused on dispelling mis- and disinformation about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. One powerful takeaway: “It’s hard to hate someone you know.” Read the summary by Pam Damoff: thepearsoncentre.ca
We're proud to share an Op-Ed by our Chair @jscongack about how future success for the Canadian medical isotope sector will require a Team Canada approach, including transdisciplinary cooperation across multiple disciplines and industries. thepearsoncentre.ca/news-items/the… @PearsonCentre
Compass Rose recently attended the @PearsonCentre for Progressive Policy Laureate Dinner honouring the Honourable @IrwinCotler. In conversation with the Hon. @DavidLametti, Irwin reflected on his early inspirations (including his parents, Leonard Cohen and Nelson Mandela),…
Mtg with members of the LGBTQ2SI+ community at @QMUNITY with @PearsonCentre’s @PamDamoff to discuss community needs, challenges they face, how Pearson Centre can amplify their message & educate public about their issues & how fed gov’t funding criteria can be most effective.
With the Pearson Centre's 2025 Laureate--law professor, long-time parliamentarian, former Justice Minister, & human rights advocate--the impressive Irwin Cotler. Last night, he was honoured for his contributions to Canada & the world. #pearsoncentre
Last night, the Pearson Centre (@PearsonCentre) honoured Irwin Cotler (@IrwinCotler) - law professor, longtime parliamentarian, former federal Justice Minister, and our Centre's founder and International Chair, with their Laureate award. We gathered in celebration of Irwin's…
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At the core of @IrwinCotler’s work is a distinct sense for justice and the defence of human rights. Last night, the @PearsonCentre honoured him as their 2025 Laureate. Happy to be with Irwin and his wife, Ariela, to celebrate this deserved distinction.
The Pearson Centre (@PearsonCentre) honours Irwin Cotler (@IrwinCotler) legendary law professor, former federal Justice Minister and founder of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights (@TheRWCHR ) with their Laureate award. #cdnpoli nationalnewswatch.com/2025/06/11/irw…
We are so proud tonight to honour the Hon. @IrwinCotler as our 2025 @PearsonCentre Laureate. What a wonderful experience hearing Professor Cotler speak on his career fighting for human rights, justice, and combating hate and antisemitism.
At the 2025 @PearsonCentre for Progressive Policy's Laureate Dinner honouring Irwin Cotler tonight with my fellow MP Vince Gasparro and the Hon. David Lametti. @vgasparro @DavidLametti @IrwinCotler
The Pearson Centre is thrilled to honour Hon Irwin Cotler. Thank you @natnewswatch for highlighting his contributions @TheRWCHR
Irwin Cotler: A Life of Principle and Purpose, @kevinjbosch, @PamDamoff & @ButeraEloge write nationalnewswatch.com/2025/06/11/irw…
Between the Lines panel discussion on the Throne Speech with @MPJulian @YaaraSaks @VecchioMp now available on YouTube. Watch as they join our CEO @PamDamoff to share their thoughts and insights. #cdnpoli youtu.be/2zxe8WTF04Q
!DON'T MISS! Between the Lines ... Reflection on the Speech from the Throne Thur. May 29, Noon to 1:00 PM ET Peter Julien, Ya'ara Saks and Karen Vecchio will read between the lines of the recent Speech from the Throne. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
!!DON'T MISS!! The 2025 Pearson Laureate Dinner Honouring the Hon. Irwin Cotler, P.C., O.C., O.Q., Ad.E Wednesday, June 11, 2025 National Arts Centre in Ottawa Book Here: thepearsoncentre.ca
Challenges and Opportunities of TRANSITION Former Clerk of PCO, Michael Wernick, and Pearson CEO & former MP, Pam Damoff, provided insights into the formation of a new government. Pearson Vice-Chair, Indira Naidoo-Harris, moderated the discussion. youtu.be/2BIOPoVfstU
The Pearson Centre has a new CEO...we welcome Pam Damoff to her new role! Le Centre Pearson a une nouvelle directrice générale... nous souhaitons la bienvenue à Pam Damoff dans ses nouvelles fonctions !
Please join us today at 4:00 pm Eastern for a very timely webinar Economists Talk About Canada-US Relations, featuring @StephanieBowman, @JimboStanford and @VDehejia with moderator @SenatorACardozo. RSVP at this link: register.gotowebinar.com/register/86803…
