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Heidi Northwood, Ann Fitz-Gerald, Jim Balsillie, Natalie Raffoul, Deborah MacLatchy and Jason Coolman
Celebrating Jim Balsillie’s transformational $5-million gift

Wilfrid Laurier University and Balsillie School of International Affairs celebrate gift from Jim Balsillie, launch Digital Governance Initiative to strengthen Canada’s digital sovereignty.

Laurier President Deborah MacLatchy
Laurier President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy appointed as vice-chair of the Council of Ontario Universities
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Canada Day heats up: Laurier student researchers warn of rising temperatures and climate risks
Balsillie School of International Affairs Director Ann Fitz-Gerald, Jim Balsillie and Laurier President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy.
Jim Balsillie donates additional $5 million to Laurier and the Balsillie School to establish Digital Governance Initiative and bolster Canada's productivity

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Laurier in the News

Two Ontario police chiefs, Laurier alumni, celebrate 25 years of Brantford campus
blueline.ca
Jim Balsillie announces $5M for Digital Governance Initiative, includes legal advisory centre
canadianlawyermag.com
Laurier, Balsillie School to launch the Digital Governance Initiative with $5M
academica.ca
Ontario paramedics work to curb high rates of assaults, threats faced on the job
capitalcurrent.ca
National Youth Orchestra performing free shows in Waterloo ahead of national tour
ctvnews.ca
‘This is going to take a carefully executed strategy’: Ann Fitz-Gerald on whether Canada will ever spend 5 percent of its GDP on defence
thehub.ca

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Laurier President Deborah MacLatchy
Laurier President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy appointed as vice-chair of the Council of Ontario Universities
July 2
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Canada Day heats up: Laurier student researchers warn of rising temperatures and climate risks
June 30
Jim Balsillie with Laurier leaders
Laurier and Balsillie School celebrate Jim Balsillie’s $5-million gift, launch Digital Governance Initiative to strengthen Canada’s digital sovereignty
June 26
Brant United Way team thumbnail
Laurier Brantford student’s experiential learning placement a ‘game-changer’ for Brant United Way
June 25
Shad Laurier participants
National cohort of teen changemakers to tackle real-world challenges as part of Shad Laurier program
June 24

News Releases

Balsillie School of International Affairs Director Ann Fitz-Gerald, Jim Balsillie and Laurier President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy.
Jim Balsillie donates additional $5 million to Laurier and the Balsillie School to establish Digital Governance Initiative and bolster Canada's productivity
June 26
Forest fire
Laurier expert alert: Canadian wildfires
June 19
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Wilfrid Laurier University appoints Dean of Social Work and renews Dean of Education
June 6
One Market in downtown Brantford
RedDoor Collective and Laurier sign MOU to explore Global Indigenous Innovation Centre in downtown Brantford 
June 5
Brandon Mattalo
New Lazaridis Intellectual Property Lab set to drive innovation across Laurier and wider community
June 2

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