Pierre Lassonde
Pierre Lassonde is a prominent Quebec-born businessman and philanthropist known for his significant contributions to the mining sector and higher education. A graduate of Polytechnique Montreal, he has a long-standing relationship with the institution, serving as the chair of its board of directors. Recently, he made headlines by donating $50 million to establish a disruptive innovation hub at Polytechnique Montreal, aimed at fostering homegrown talent and addressing contemporary challenges in technology and research. Lassonde advocates for investing in intellectual capital to drive economic growth and innovation in Canada, emphasizing the importance of developing technologies that can have a meaningful impact on society.
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Pierre Lassonde commented on the proposed Anglo takeover of Teck.
Business Brief: The year in quotes
Canada· 2025-12-23
Pierre Lassonde is the chairman emeritus of Franco-Nevada Corp.
Barrick exploring IPO of its North American mines as shareholders press for actionCanada· 2025-12-01
Pierre Lassonde is the co-founder of Franco-Nevada Corp. who described the Anglo acquisition of Teck as a tragedy for the Canadian mining industry.
Ottawa pushing Anglo American to redomicile to Canada as it considers Teck dealCanada· 2025-11-18
Pierre Lassonde is the co-founder and chairman emeritus of Franco-Nevada Corp. who has known and worked with both Bristow and Thornton for decades.
Inside the power struggle at Barrick that led to the ouster of CEO Mark BristowCanada· 2025-10-11Pierre Lassonde, co-founder of Franco-Nevada Corp., commented on BHP's approach to local politics during their takeover bid.
How Anglo and Teck rewrote the takeover playbook and wooed Canadian officials to back their dealCanada· 2025-09-21
Pierre Lassonde, co-founder of Franco-Nevada Corp., described the sale of Teck as a tragedy for the Canadian mining industry.
Anglo American rules out redomiciling to Canada as it seeks Ottawa’s approval for Teck dealCanada· 2025-09-18
Pierre Lassonde addressed the situation regarding Jonathan Price and Teck in an interview.
Teck Resources justified its takeover to shareholders – but not to CanadiansCanada· 2025-09-14
Pierre Lassonde is donating $50-million to a Montreal university to establish an institute dedicated to 'disruptive innovation'.
Polytechnique Montreal receives $50-million gift to create disruptive innovation hubCanada· 2025-03-17
