Presentations - 2013


Dr. Fraser Mustard Video Tribute

FRASER, the Voice of the Children of the World from Donald Charest on Vimeo. Fraser Mustard was a Canadian icon who advocated tirelessly about the importance of early child development for the full realization of human potential. The Lawson Foundation, in collaboration with the Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation...

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New Location Expands Preschool Options for Centreville Families

CENTREVILLE, NB, June 14, 2013 /CNW/ The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain opens a new location for the Centreville Preschool. The new location for the preschool in Centreville Community School will serve 27 youngsters aged three and four. It was refurbished with support from the Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation....

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Getting It Right From The Start

June 2, 2013 PowerPoint presentation from the Big Thinker lecture at the Canadian Society of Studies in Education Conference in Victoria BC, June 2, 2013. Getting It Right From The Start - Margaret McCain - Presentation (1.8 MB)

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Hilary Pearson Honours The Remarkable Contribution of Margaret McCain

May 29, 2013, University of New Brunswick In accepting her honourary degree from the University of New Brunswick, on May 29, Hilary Pearson, President of the Philanthropic Foundations Canada honoured the remarkable contribution of Margaret McCain to philanthropy. Ms. Pearson credits Margaret’s "curiosity, evidence and impact to make a compelling...

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We Are Stronger Together Conference

April 13, 2013Barrie, Ontario Description: Early Years Study 3: Making Decisions, Taking Action makes a compelling case for why policy makers should focus attention and resources on young children and their families. The social, economic and scientific rationale for increased investments in early childhood education is clear and well documented....

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