The Global Centre for Pluralism is an international centre for research, education and exchange about the values, practices and policies that underpin pluralist societies. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the Centre seeks to assist the creation of successful societies. The Global Centre for Pluralism is an international initiative of Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of Nizari Ismaili Muslims, and was established jointly with the Government of Canada in 2006. It is located in the former Canadian War Museum building along Ottawa's Sussex Drive and was officially opened with Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable David Johnston on May 16, 2017.

Board of directors

The Board of Directors of the Global Centre for Pluralism are the following: Directors Emeriti:

Building

The Global Centre for Pluralism is located at 330 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, a building that served as the home of the Public Archives of Canada from 1906 to 1967 and the Canadian War Museum from 1967 to 2005. The building was built from 1904 to 1906 and is designated a National Historic Site of Canada and a Classified Federal Heritage Building.

Profile of activities

The Centre is a think-tank for studying and fostering pluralism. The Centre honours people, for efforts to build an inclusive society, with the Global Pluralism Awards. Each year, the Centre hosts its Annual Pluralism Lecture. The lecturers have been: