Laurier’s Lazaridis School of Business and Economics closes the stock market to celebrate 60th anniversary

May 13, 2026

Kyle Murray, dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, current students and alumni joined John McKenzie, chief executive officer of TMX Group, to close the Toronto Stock Exchange on May 12 to celebrate the Lazaridis School’s 60th anniversary.

The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics is celebrating its 60th anniversary throughout 2026.

“This anniversary is a moment to celebrate the ideas we’ve sparked, the leaders we’ve developed, and the impact we’ve created together,” says Murray. “As we look ahead, we do so with gratitude for those who built our foundation and excitement for the shared values that will continue to drive our future.”

The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics has more than 6,000 current students in undergraduate and graduate programs and more than 40,000 international alumni.

Learn more about the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics.