Laurier

American

[lawr-ee-ey, law-ryey] / ˈlɔr iˌeɪ, lɔˈryeɪ /

noun

Sir Wilfrid 1841–1919, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1896–1911.

Laurier British

/ ˈlɒrɪə /

noun

Sir Wilfrid. 1841–1919, Canadian Liberal statesman; the first French-Canadian prime minister (1896–1911)

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“They’re places of sanctuary that are built in cities, where you can walk around in a more pastoral setting,” says David Monod, retired professor of American cultural history at Wilfrid Laurier University.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We're very happy to see that Canadian history is recognised," said Geneviève Dumas, the general manager of the Château Laurier hotel, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

From BBC

“Gen Z has been fueling this movement toward a lot of things,” said Melise Panetta, a marketing lecturer at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada.

From Salon

"Once in Ottawa Police custody, the portrait will be ready for the last step of its journey home to the Fairmont Château Laurier, where it will once again be displayed as a notable historic portrait," police said.

From BBC

A staff member at the Château Laurier hotel first noticed the photograph had been replaced on 19 August, 2022.

From BBC

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