Eric Jackman

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Eric Jackman
CM , OOnt , CD , OMC
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
Parent(s) Harry Jackman
Mary Coyne Rowell
Relatives Hal Jackman (brother)
Nancy Jackman (sister)
Newton Rowell (grandfather)

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

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Education and career

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

References

  1. "Births". The Globe. 18 May 1934. p. 4.
  2. 1 2 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. 1 2 3 "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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "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.
  10. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/honorary-graduate-eric-jackman
  11. "Honorary Degree Recipients". York University. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  12. "HONORARY DEGREES CONFERRED 1954 – Present" (PDF). University of Windsor. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  13. "Honorary Degrees Conferred (1954 – Present)". Assumption University. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  14. "Frederic Jackman, King Charles III Coronation Medal". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 29 July 2025.