The Pearson Centre recently had the great privilege of hosting a discussion about the all-too-common failure of the criminal justice system to secure justice for women, especially survivors of sexual violence. Our three expert panelists, Karen Vecchio, former MP and Chair of the Status of Women Committee, Megan Walker, VP of the National Council of Women of Canada and Alexa Barkley, co-founder of Survivor Safety Matters, are all longtime women’s rights activists and brought a range of insights to this important conversation.

A chat with the amazing Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director of The Prosperity Project (TPP).

Born out of concern for the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact on women, TPP is tackling barriers for women of all backgrounds in the Canadian workplace.

The Pearson Centre's Inaugural Laureate
Dinner celebrating a lifetime of service by the Honourable Irwin Cotler

The Pearson Centre's Between the Lines webinar featuring former MPs Peter Julian, Hon. Ya'ara Saks and Karen Vecchio.

The discussion delved in to issues from the Throne Speech not being discussed in the media – women, people with disabilities, social programs like pharmacare and dental care, fiscal responsibility and more.