Eric Jackman

Eric Jackman CM , OOnt , CD , OMC
Born	Frederic Langford Rowell Jackman (1934-05-17) May 17, 1934 (age 91)
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]

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

• Member of the Order of Canada (May 26 2011) ^[3]
• Order of Ontario (2003) ^[4]
• Canadian Forces' Decoration ^[2]
• C.M. Hincks National Award for Mental Health ^[4]
• Canadian Psychological Association Distinguished Contributions to Psychology Award (2022) ^[4]
• Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II medal (2002) ^[8]
• Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II medal (2012) ^[9]
• 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (1992) ^[4]
• Honorary degrees from the University of Toronto (2013), ^[10] York University (2010), ^[11] University of Windsor (2005), ^[12] and Assumption University (Windsor, Ontario) (2002) ^[13]
• King Charles III Coronation Medal (June 20, 2025) ^[14]

References

1. "Births". The Globe. 18 May 1934. p. 4.
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. "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. "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.