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MISSION STATEMENT
The Institute believes in a policy development process that is genuinely inclusive of Canadians. We encourage greater responsiveness to our evolving pluralistic society by both the public and private sectors, and encourage a broader vision and a more global minded approach to domestic and international affairs.
OBJECTIVES 1. Inclusiveness of People The Institute is a "think-tank" devoted to facilitating the involvement of a wider cross-section of Canadians in the development of public and private sector policy. 2. Inclusiveness of Issues The Institute conducts research on a wide range of issues of local, provincial, national and international importance that reflects the interests of Canadians now and in the future. 3. Common Sense & Expertise The Institute is dedicated to combining expert knowledge with common sense approaches such that a broad cross-section of Canadians can work together in the best interests of all Canadians. 4. International Co-operation The Institute is committed to increased exchange of information and technical expertise between Canada and other countries, especially with developing countries. Of particular interest is to harness the diversity of the Canadian population in this regard.
ACTIVITIES / SERVICES: Research, Consultations, Training & Speakers To meet the objectives, the institute:
COMPOSITION/STRUCTURE The Public policy Advisory Board is comprised of people with a variety of expertise, affiliations and interests. The Academic Advisory Board is made up of academics and educators from various institutions with interests in the mandate of the Institute. The Executive Committee, drawn from various professional backgrounds and regions of the country and is responsible for setting priorities. The Institute also has a roster of associates who professionally assist when their skills and expertise are required. There is a small professional and administrative staff.
Dialogue: Individuals associated with the Institute publicly dialogue and provide their personal views. In general, the Institute does not advocate on issues, nor take public positions beyond those noted in the mission statement and the objectives - relating more to process than policy.
PEARSON AND SHOYAMA The Institute is named in honour of Lester B. Pearson and Thomas K. Shoyama. Mr. Pearson's career exemplifies the principles of this institute. During his association with the United Nations he demonstrated his deep respect and understanding for people from all countries. He helped to form the modern Commonwealth through the process of de-colonization and his commitment to world peace was recognized when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957. While Prime Minister of Canada (1963-68), his commitment to greater inclusiveness was demonstrated in establishing the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism which later resulted in the Official Languages Act. He was also responsible for putting an end to the discriminatory immigration quota system in 1967. Following his retirement, he chaired the Commission on International Development of the World Bank. Mr. Shoyama was federal Deputy Minister of Finance from 1975 to 1979. He worked as a senior public servant for the Government of Saskatchewan and the Government of Canada over a period of three decades. Born in Kamloops, B.C., he was interned during World War II as were all Canadians of Japanese origin, but rose to serve his country with distinction over subsequent years. He has served on the Royal Commission on Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada and was a visiting professor at the School of Public Administration, University of Victoria. He now lives in Victoria.
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