The Pearson Centre

National think tank & progressive public policy forum working to combine economic success and social responsibility to solve the pressing issues of the day 🇨🇦

[The Pearson Centre @PearsonCentre]

Today and everyday, we honour Survivors of residential schools and remember the children who never returned home.

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In our latest article, @jscongack , explores Canada's leadership in isotope production and the urgent need for collaboration to better support cancer patients, survivors, and their families around the world.

Read full article here: https://t.co/LCB4EziUiO

[Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council @IsotopesCanada]

Last night in Ottawa, we joined forces with The Pearson Centre & MP Karina Gould to host our first-ever advocacy reception on Parliament Hill. 🇨🇦

Thanks to all the MPs, Senators, and staffers who joined us in celebrating Canadian isotope innovation, and to our generous sponsors.

[Jean Yip @JeanYip3]

🧬 Canada is a world leader in medical isotopes, and they are making a real difference in the fight against cancer.

Medical isotopes are used to diagnose and treat cancer, helping doctors detect disease and deliver targeted treatments.

On World Cancer Research Day, I attended a reception for Canadians against Cancer.

Canada has invested up to $35 million in the Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem to support the development and production of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals here at home

It was great to meet Doug Gilmour and the @PearsonCentre and many others together around an issue that touches so many of us. 🇨🇦

[The Pearson Centre @PearsonCentre]

Today, on #WorldCancerResearchDay, we reflect on Canada’s progress in cancer research and what we can continue to achieve together. This past week, we brought that spirit of collaboration to Ottawa, co-hosting an advocacy event with the CNIC and the Honourable Karina Gould.

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As we approach the 46th anniversary of Terry Fox Run, we wanted to hold a special panel focusing on Terry legacy and how young people continue to represent him through their work.

Watch our latest panel with the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program.
https://t.co/Lf8ziXdRTU

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Watch our latest panel with @InfoDignity, featuring activists, Nishin Nathwani, Pepe Onziema and Alex Hernández discussing the intersection of LGBTQI+ rights, democratic participation, and the global rise of anti-rights movements.

Watch here: https://t.co/aOOKLo6Lc6

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Risk aversion is causing a deeper problem in the Canadian healthcare space. Leaving patients without access to late-stage trial drugs while driving researchers to take their innovations abroad.

Read more about this here:
https://t.co/EdzqyqwDkc

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Our Pride series continues with a new article by our Research Assistant Kailin Lee. The article explores the importance of sustained investment in 2SLGBTQI+ organizations and initiatives, and how funding impacts these communities.

Read it on our website.
https://t.co/7W2ycqHGNR

[The Pearson Centre @PearsonCentre]

Our latest article by our Research Assistant, Sofia Robinson, focuses on Canada’s ratification of the Belém do Pará Convention and how this represents a significant milestone in Canada's efforts to address violence against women.

Read here:
https://t.co/8z5KcTWWSh

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Canada’s nuclear future is entering a new chapter.

Read our latest article "Powering the Future: Canada’s New Nuclear Strategy" by our Research Assistant, Sofia Robinson.

Read full article here:
https://t.co/2hV2bdFxqN

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Read our newest article by our Research Assistant Kailin Lee, examining how Canada can strengthen its global leadership on 2SLGBTQI+ rights.

https://t.co/HkML3woNAz

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on June 22nd we honoured James Scongack with the Catalyst for Change award.

You can now watch @jscongack full speech and fireside chat with @PamDamoff exclusively on our Spotify and Youtube.
https://t.co/LU4CSamsNw
https://t.co/xMPcMYS0st

[The Pearson Centre @PearsonCentre]

Last night, we were proud to honour @jscongack with the Catalyst for Change Award.

A leader committed to turning ideas into lasting, measurable impact.

Congratulations James!

Read more about James and his impactful contributions:
https://t.co/AYczG1k7ZX

[Bruce Power NGS @Bruce_Power]

Last night, we were proud to see Bruce Power’s @jscongack receive the inaugural Catalyst of Change Award at The @PearsonCentre.

James is known for celebrating others, so it was especially meaningful to see him recognized for his leadership, partnership-building and commitment to meaningful action.

His impact reaches far beyond our organization, and this honour is very well deserved.

Congratulations, James—we’re grateful for your leadership and proud to celebrate this moment with you.

[Bruce Power NGS @Bruce_Power]

Congratulations to our Chief Operating Officer and EVP, @jscongack, on being recognized with The @PearsonCentre’s inaugural Catalyst for Change Leadership Award. This honour reflects not only his leadership in advancing clean energy and medical isotopes, but also his lifelong commitment to community, health care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians.

From championing childhood cancer care and strengthening Canada’s isotope supply to supporting communities across our region, James leads with purpose, humility and impact.

Well deserved, James. Thank you for everything you do. 👏

https://t.co/RLVk0yA3QV

[Poli LEGO @PoliLego]

The Pearson Centre (@PearsonCentre) honours James Scongack (@JScongack), Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President at Bruce Power (@Bruce_Power) & Chair of the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario with its inaugural Catalyst for Change Leadership Award. #cdnpoli #onpoli

[The Pearson Centre @PearsonCentre]

What an incredible evening we had on June 1st at our Annual Pearson Laureate Dinner. This year, we celebrated the remarkable
@JeanAugustine07 , the first ever Black woman elected to Canada’s Parliament.

Special thank you to our team and all our sponsors!

[Hon. Jean Augustine, P.C., C.M., O.Ont., C.B.E. @JeanAugustine07]

Being back in the Chamber yesterday brought back a flood of memories from 1993 and beyond.

When I first stepped into the House, it was about creating space where there was none. Seeing that space occupied today with such vibrant, diverse leadership and seeing the continued dedication to building a more inclusive Canada fills my heart with immense hope.

Thank you to the Speaker, my dear friends who joined me, and to all the Members of Parliament for such a warm reception. My sincere thanks to @GregFergus for the @PearsonCentre Laureate Award tribute and for highlighting our shared history.

To the next generation of changemakers: the floor is yours. Keep building.
#HouseOfCommons #Grateful #PublicService #CommunityFirst #Canada

[Poli LEGO @PoliLego]

The @PearsonCentre bestowed their Laureate Award on the Hon. Jean Augustine (@JeanAugustine07) who had a fireside chat with Minister Marjorie Michel (@MarjoriePLC). Former Pearson Centre Chair Karen Mock (@KarenMock) was inducted into the Order of the Pearson Centre. #cdnpoli