Eric Jackman

Frederic (Eric) L.R. Jackman (born May 17, 1934)

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. After 17 years in Chicago, he returned to Canada in 1979 to practice psychology. He is President of Invicta Investments ULC, and Chair of the Jackman Foundation.

He was Founding Chair of the Psychology Foundation of Canada and its flagship program Strong Minds, Strong Kids.

Honours Member of the Order of Canada (May 26 2011) C.M. Hincks National Award for Mental Health Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II medal (2012) 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (1992) York University (2010), University of Windsor (2005), and Assumption University (Windsor, Ontario) (2002) King Charles III Coronation Medal (June 20, 2025)