Paul Davidson
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Taking a break after three decades of leadership in public policy, book publishing, international development and higher education, research and innovation.
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined September 2015
Tom Courchene was a formative and consequential intellectual mentor. His towering intellect, his influential thinking and writing shaped public policy in Canada for decades. Few have left a larger mark. https://t.co/db8sqEXgqz
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November 14, 2025 – The C.D. Howe Institute and its staff mourn the passing of influential Canadian economist and professor, Dr. Tom Courchene. A Senior Fellow with the C.D. Howe Institute from 1980...
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Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Mayor of Houston, the Honorable John Whitmire officially inaugurated the Ismaili Center in Houston earlier today. The building is the first of its kind in the United States. https://t.co/Fhmwfs3Yr3
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Six years ago, at Maisonneuve Rosemont Hospital in Montreal, I received the stem cell transplant that saved my life. Like many others, I am here today not only thanks to the generosity of my donor and a stem cell transplant, but also thanks to the compassion, kindness, and
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Je suis attristée par le décès de Bernard Grandmaître, figure majeure de l’Ontario français. Docteur honorifique de l’Université d’Ottawa en 2011, il laisse un héritage qui demeurera longtemps présent parmi nous. J’adresse mes condoléances à sa famille et ses proches. #uOttawa
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The Canadian War Museum is deeply saddened by the passing of our Chief Historian and Director of Research, Dr. Tim Cook. We invite you to read our full statement and share condolences with his family, colleagues, and friends. 🔗 https://t.co/4EFRxrRAgk
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Tim gave SO freely and frequently of himself so we would all better understand the sacrifices Canadians make in war. And we all relied on and enjoyed his insight. What an understatement to say this is terrible. We are all sending love to his family. https://t.co/fGqaQL8pSG
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Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum and the country’s “pre-eminent military historian,” has died, the museum announced Sunday.
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Suzanne Madore’s full-circle journey from nurse to hospital CEO - The Honest Talk
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Some careers seem written into a person’s DNA, stitched into their story long before they ever choose a path. For Suzanne Madore, that was the case with healthcare – a calling she later built on...
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Sharing this Jewell of Halifax and Nova Scotia with @ukings students in collaboration with. Chris Miller @NSwilderness has been an annual highlight of my times at King’s, made more special by the role the two of us played in its protection. Thank you Chris!
Beautiful day in the Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes wilderness with @billlaheykings and students from @ukings. I look forward to this hike every year.
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Jim Bradley was born to serve the public — and he did until his final day | TVO Today
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He was a 41-year veteran of Queen’s Park, a determined advocate for his hometown, and was called Ontario’s best environment minister. He was also just a super nice guy.
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Ron Sexsmith has released his 17th studio album, Hangover Terrace. We spoke with Ron about the making of the album and the stories behind the songs. Dive in now on BGS. ⤵️ https://t.co/hYcpbjJiS1
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The beloved Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter's heart is still on his sleeve – but with an ample dose of sharpness and grit.
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Mastercard Foundation announces funding to boost postsecondary education access for Indigenous students https://t.co/O2GLO8aCU7
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U of T receives $80-million in largest donation ever made to a law school in Canada https://t.co/I5dmp9si27
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The Montreal urban painter John Little was my mentor and godfather. There is an exhibition of his paintings plus insights into how he worked at the excellent CHATEAU RAMEZAY in Old Montreal, 280 Notre-Dame East, across from City Hall. Exhibition closes on September 28th.
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I once appeared before a parliamentary committee of which Ken Dryden was a member. Most of the members were just looking to score partisan points. Save for Ken Dryden, who was genuinely trying to follow what the witnesses were saying. He was the only one who was engaged.
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Thanks to @CBCNews Network for letting me talk about the great @KenDryden. https://t.co/8s24cGvRzt
#KenDryden @CanadiensMTL @MapleLeafs @NHL
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