The Pearson Centre

The Pearson Centre warmly invites you to a book launch in Ottawa celebrating two new publications: Private Letters, Public Matters by Michael Pearson and The Innocent Canadian by John Delacourt. More info and RSVP here: thepearsoncentre.ca/event/book-lau…

We recently hosted a conversation with Rita Ruduša, Regional Director for Eastern Europe of the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM). Ruduša and our CEO Pam Damoff explored the importance of independent media to protect democracy. thepearsoncentre.ca/the-importance…

We recently hosted an inspiring and sobering talk on the ways survivors of sexual violence are treated in Canada’s criminal justice system, to highlight systemic problems facing victims of abuse, while also bringing solutions to the table. Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=xyHWig…

Mark Critch @markcritch talks about why Terry Fox is such a great Canadian Watch our full interview with him here youtu.be/EcMysiw7PPo?si… @TerryFoxCanada

We were absolutely delighted to have @markcritch join us for a conversation about his new book, Sorry, Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada. Go to our website to read about it, or YouTube to watch the full Q&A! thepearsoncentre.ca/mark-critch-on…

Check out our latest op-ed about feminist foreign policy in Canada here: thepearsoncentre.ca/putting-women-…

Last night the Pearson Centre hosted its first holiday party! It was a fun and festive event, thanks to all who came to support.

In this special feature, he Pearson Centre revisits the 1995 Quebec referendum. Thirty years later, the Honourable André Ouellet joins Louis-Alexandre Lanthier to reflect on the strategies, and stakes of those crucial days. thepearsoncentre.ca/1995-referendu…

The Pearson Centre recently had the honour of hosting former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty for a conversation about his new book, Be a Good One. Read about it on our website, and watch the full interview on our YouTube channel! Link below: thepearsoncentre.ca/former-ontario…

open.substack.com/pub/thepearson… Cannabis has moved from the margins of public life and to the mainstream of the Canadian economy. Yet much of the federal framework that governs it remains frozen in the cautious posture of its early days. Head to our Substack to read more!

Join us to celebrate the holidays! The Pearson Centre Holiday Party will be held Monday December 8th at the Metropolitain Brasserie from 6-8 pm. ❄️ ☃️🌟 RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Some thoughts on Budget 2025: thepearsoncentre.ca/some-thoughts-…

SAVE THE DATE!  The Pearson Centre Holiday Party will be held Monday December 8th at the Met 6-8 pm Join us to celebrate the holiday season!

Did you know the cannabis industry is bigger than the dairy industry? One of the interesting facts that we highlighted at yesterday's Cannabis at the Crossroad conference we hosted in Ottawa. Stay tuned for a more detailed summary of the event coming next week!

Last week we hosted the second of our Arctic Dialogue Series on Advancing Arctic Sovereignty, focusing on Sovereignty and Security for Canada and Nunavut. Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. VP, Paul Irngaut, was the guest of honour. More detailed overview of the event coming next week!

We have an exciting lineup for tomorrow's event! Project overviews on shaping Nunavut's future and a panel on theme of Inuit-led Arctic Security of Sovereignty and , moderated by Hannah Thibedeau. Our guest of honor will be Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., including Inc. VP Paul Irngaut.

We are excited to have Hon Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State for Combating Crime, as our keynote speaker at our conference "Cannabis at the Crossroads" on October 30th at the NAC in Ottawa.  Join us to learn more about the cannabis industry and where things stand in Canada.

Seven years ago cannabis was legalized in Canada. Let’s take a look at where we are today and what the future holds. Join us: thepearsoncentre.ca/event/cannabis…

Former Ontario Premier David Peterson did not disappoint at our recent Toronto dinner! When Peterson became Premier in June 1985, his government ushered in bold reforms. He left us with a powerful message: politicians must always lead and govern with kindness.

The Pearson Centre celebrates former Ontario Premier David Peterson in conversation with legendary journalist, Steve Paikin (@SPaikin). Here are Steve, David and Pam Gutteridge, the inaugural recipient of the Order of the Pearson Centre, in LEGO! #onpoli #cdnpoli @OntLiberal