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Eric Jackman

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Eric Jackman
Born
Frederic Langford Rowell Jackman

(1934-05-17) May 17, 1934 (age 91)
NationalityCanadian
Occupations
  • Psychologist
  • businessman
Known for
  • Psychology Foundation of Canada
  • Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study
  • Canadian Journalism Foundation

Frederic (Eric) L.R. Jackman (born May 17, 1934)[1][2] is a Canadian psychologist, businessman, and philanthropist.[3]

Education and career

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Jackman was educated at Trinity College School, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Toronto, and earned a PhD in Human Development and Psychology from the University of Chicago.[3][4] After 17 years in Chicago, he returned to Canada in 1979 to practice psychology. He is President of Invicta Investments ULC,[5] and Chair of the Jackman Foundation.[4]

In 2010, the Institute of Child Study at the University of Toronto was renamed the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study following his donation.[6]

He was Founding Chair of the Psychology Foundation of Canada and its flagship program Strong Minds, Strong Kids.[4] In 1990, he founded the Canadian Journalism Foundation, which later established the Dr. Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism.[7]

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Births". The Globe. 18 May 1934. p. 4.
  2. ^ a b McBride, Greg (December 2010). "The Jackman Brothers: 40 Years of Steadfast Generosity to the ACC" (PDF). The Atlantic Council of Canada Newsletter: 7. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Dr. Frederic L. R. Jackman, Order of Canada". The Governor General of Canada. Office of the Secretary to the Governor General. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "The Psychology Foundation of Canada". Strong Minds Strong Kids. The Psychology Foundation of Canada. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Dr. Eric L.R. Jackman". Empire Club Foundation. Empire Club Foundation. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  6. ^ Kate Hammer. "U of T’s Institute for Child Study receives $5-million donation to expand facilities". The Globe and Mail, Dec. 2, 2010.
  7. ^ "The Board". Canadian Journalism Foundation. CJF. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Dr. Frederic Jackman, Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Frederic Langford Rowell Jackman, Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 25 June 2025.