Presented by The Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy
John Turner was Canada's 17th Prime Minister and spent 23 years as a Member of Parliament. Presiding over 4 ministerial portfolios, including Minister of Justice and Minister of Finance in the governments of Lester B. Pearson and Pierre Trudeau, John Turner was responsible for many key policies on consumer protections, LGBTQ2+ rights, official languages, and many more. In his life after politics, Turner spoke strongly about the need to defend and respect democratic institutions.
Turner's passing on September 19th has given Canadians an opportunity to reflect on his service to Canada and his long-lasting legacy. Join us as we bring together parliamentarians and political leaders who knew Turner well, as we discuss his legacy, what it means today, and how we might remember it tomorrow.
Guests:
Hon. Irwin Cotler - Former Minister of Justice and MP; Chair, Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights; Former Advisor to John Turner
Hon. Sheila Copps - Former Deputy Prime Minister, MP and MPP; Columnist, The Hill Times
Marc Kealey - Former Advisor to John Turner; Chief Advocate, Kealey and Associates Inc.
In conversation with...
Steve Paikin - Host, The Agenda with Steve Paikin
With opening remarks from...
Sandra Pupatello - Former Ontario Minister and MPP; Chairperson, The Pearson Centre
