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How Canada must face its winter of reckoning

February 17, 2025

In this Globe and Mail article, Dr. Laurence B. Mussio explores Canada’s current economic and institutional crises, arguing that history provides lessons for renewal. He highlights how Canada has long struggled to balance aspirations with practical governance and emphasizes the need for courage, competence, and cultural renewal. The unbuilt “Angel of Peace” monument serves as a metaphor for Canada’s unrealized potential, urging leaders to embrace bold reforms and rekindle a shared sense of purpose.

DeepSeek and the trillion-dollar history lesson

February 6, 2025

In this piece, special to The Globe and Mail, Professor John Turner and Dr. Laurence B. Mussio discuss the recurring boom-bust cycle in technology and markets, using the recent DeepSeek AI breakthrough as an example. The article highlights how decision-makers often overlook early warning signs – but understanding historical cycles can help businesses better navigate future technological shifts.

Dr. Bruce Choy, Risk Management and Governance Specialist, Joins LRI Board of Governors

April 25, 2024

The Directors of the LRI are delighted to welcome University of Toronto Adjunct Professor Bruce Choy, Rotman School of Management, to the Board of Governors. Dr. Choy is a specialist in governance and risk management. He is currently Chair of the Board of Governors for the George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology, and Chair of the Board Risk Committee for Shinhan Bank Canada, a subsidiary of the Korean financial services conglomerate Shinhan Financial Group.

Renowned US Four-Star General Stanley A. McChrystal Joins LRI Board of Governors

August 14, 2023

The Directors of the Long Run Institute are honoured to welcome General (ret.) Stanley A. McChrystal, former Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and co-founder of The McChrystal Group, to the Board of Governors.

Kennedy School Professor Juliette Kayyem joins LRI Board of Governors

August 3, 2023

The Directors of the Long Run Institute are delighted to welcome Harvard professor Julliette Kayyem, Belfer Senior Lecturer in International Security at the Kennedy School of Government, to the Board of Governors.

Changing the Narrative on Climate: the LRI/BMO CI Symposium

May 31, 2022

The climate/energy transition has deep implications for resource-based economies like Canada. Our speakers and invited audience were drawn from the senior ranks of the university, public policy and corporate worlds – and all engaged in various dimensions of the conversation. How are we to negotiate this massive transformation of energy regime, keeping in mind not only sustainability, but also material prosperity and social impact?

Appointment of Dr. Judy Z. Stephenson to LRI Board of Directors

March 15, 2022

The founding directors of the Long Run Institute are honoured to welcome Dr. Judy Z. Stephenson to the Board of Directors.

Boom and Bust Now Available in Paperback

October 26, 2021

The paperback version of William Quinn and John Turner’s book Boom and Bust: A Global History of Financial Bubbles is released this week.

Announcing The Creation of The Long Run Institute (LRI)

September 7, 2021

New institute launched to connect decision-makers to historical context

John A. Gent, Former CEO of JP Morgan International, Joins Board of Governors

March 31, 2021

The LRI is delighted to welcome John A. Gent, PhD, to its Board of Governors. Dr. Gent has over forty years’ experience in the financial services sector.