Lester Pearson
Lester B. Pearson was the 14th Prime Minister of Canada, serving from 1963 to 1968. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate, he is celebrated for his contributions to Canada's social welfare policies and his role in establishing the Canadian pension plan. During his administration, Pearson faced significant economic challenges, including concerns about foreign investment and trade, which led to the appointment of Walter Gordon as Finance Minister to address the growing American influence in Canada’s economy.
Born on Apr 28, 1897 (127 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,022 | $1,700,000 | 717$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,639 | $15,000 | 13$ |
| Totals | 2 | 40,966,405 | 18,661 | $1,715,000 | 730$ |
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Jamaica:
Lester Pearson condemned the US bombing of North Vietnam in 1965.
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Canada:
Mr. Gordon had become finance minister in Lester Pearson’s Liberal government when New York-based First National City Bank sought to purchase the Mercantile Bank of Canada.
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