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eloquently and passionately delivered by Neil as part of the Massey Lectures.
This year, we neared the end of Neil’s initial five-year term as Perimeter’s Director. I am pleased to advise that the Perimeter Board
unanimously voted to renew Neil’s appointment for another five years and that Neil has graciously accepted. Also, it has been a special
privilege for my wife Ophelia and me to support the creation of a new Chair – the Niels Bohr Chair in Theoretical Physics at Perimeter
Institute − with Neil as the inaugural chairholder.
I want to personally acknowledge the continued support of the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario in the public-private
partnership that has been a fundamental part of Perimeter since inception.
I also want to thank the many donors who have generously provided funds in support of the very important work being done by
Perimeter. I want to specifically acknowledge the Krembil Foundation for their support in connection with the Krembil Foundation
Galileo Galilei Chair in Theoretical Physics at Perimeter Institute, to be held by Davide Gaiotto, and the Krembil Foundation William
Rowan Hamilton Chair in Theoretical Physics at Perimeter Institute, to be held by Kevin Costello.
With success comes competition. As the rest of the world wakes up to the opportunities associated with physics, competition for the
highest level of intellectual capital globally is increasing. As a result, the financial support of private donors and the continued support
of the public-private partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario will play an essential role in the continued
success of Perimeter Institute moving forward.
I would like to thank Perimeter’s Board of Directors for their dedication and leadership. Also, as the advancement efforts at Perimeter
continue to build momentum, I want to recognize the members of our Leadership Council for all of their efforts.
I believe that we are living in an exciting time for physics and I am confident that Perimeter Institute is positioned perfectly to continue
to play a leadership role in the development and understanding of theoretical physics and in the discoveries that will help us toward
transformative opportunities.
– Mike Lazaridis
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