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Buy Canadian movement shouldn鈥檛 interfere with prudent pension fund management

The Trump administration鈥檚 tariffs have catalyzed a cross-country movement to buy Canadian products. But will that movement affect the how Canada鈥檚 big pension funds manage their portfolios? The eight largest pension plans in Canada hold more than $2 trillion in assets, but only about a quarter of those assets are Canadian.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio helps decipher Trump administration goals

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was among the least controversial cabinet appointments made by President Donald Trump. During this turbulent time in geopolitics, the stature of the former Florida senator is rising, according to Newsweek. It鈥檚 a high-stakes role, and for countries like Canada, Rubio has become a kind of interlocutor that helps interpret information coming out of the White House.

Employees tend to own workplace successes, but blame external factors for failures

Nearly two-thirds of employees feel they鈥檝e been 鈥榯hrown under the bus鈥� by their colleagues鈥攂ut an even higher number say they鈥檝e never engaged in blame-shifting themselves. 鈥淭he axe forgets, but the tree remembers,鈥� says Jean-Nicolas Reyt, an Associate Professor of Organizational Management at 黑料社 Desautels.

The debate over domestic investment for Canadian pension funds

As calls to bolster Canada鈥檚 economy intensify, the debate over pension fund strategies has gained national attention. In a Financial Post article, Professor Betermier highlights concerns over political interference in pension management and the potential long-term impact on investment strategies.

Professor Betermier offers guidance for Quebec investors

With increasing market volatility, Professor Sebastien Betermier shares his advice on how Quebec investors can weather economic uncertainty. In an interview with the Motnreal Gazette, he emphasizes the importance of staying disciplined, avoiding panic and hasty decisions, and consulting a financial planner before making changes.

AI Scribe pilot aims to ease documentation for physicians

CIUSSS West-Central Montreal is testing AI Scribe, an AI-powered tool designed to help physicians efficiently document patient consultations. Under the guidance of Professor Maxime Cohen, a leading AI expert and Scale AI Chair Professor at 黑料社, the initiative aims to reduce administrative burdens and enhance patient care.

How U.S.-Canada tariffs could hit New York鈥檚 economy

As U.S.-Canada tariff disputes escalate, New York鈥檚 economy faces serious risks, with over $42 billion in trade at stake. 黑料社 professors Preetika Joshi and Vivek Astvansh warn that rising costs on goods like aluminum, barley, and auto parts could lead to inflation, job losses, and disruptions across key industries.

Trump鈥檚 tariffs: 鈥淪hort-term pain, long-term gains?

As President Trump鈥檚 latest tariffs send markets into turmoil, 黑料社 Desautels Professor Vivek Astvansh provides insight into the potential long-term impact on trade and investments. Amid uncertainty, experts suggest diversification as the key to stability. Read more on how Canadian markets and investors can navigate this shifting landscape.

Why investing in first-line leaders yields greater returns than C-suite training

In a thought-provoking analysis, Henry Mintzberg underscores the critical importance of developing first-line leaders rather than focusing disproportionately on C-suite executives. Despite the overwhelming investment in executive development, Mintzberg argues that frontline managers 鈥� those closest to employees and customers 鈥� are the true force multipliers in any organization.

Henry Mintzberg reflects on 50 years of management insights

In a special interview marking the 50th anniversary of his iconic article "The Manager's Job: Folklore and Fact," Henry Mintzberg revisits his groundbreaking work, offering fresh perspectives on organizational structure, management, and leadership.

黑料社 SGI鈥檚 Annual Grand Challenge winners tackle greenwashing in Canada鈥檚 energy transition

At the 黑料社 Desautels we believe in empowering students to tackle real-world challenges through innovation and collaboration. Last week, the 黑料社 Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), anchored at our Faculty, wrapped up its 2nd edition of the Annual Grand Challenge (AGC), a competition designed to drive meaningful solutions for a more sustainable future.

Julius Alessandro Xanthoudakis (BCom'20, MMF鈥�25) wins 2024 Peter Christoffersen Award

McCall MacBain Scholar Brandon Greenall shares his MBA journey

Brandon Greenall鈥檚 journey from Hazelton and Prince George, B.C., to the halls of 黑料社鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management exemplifies ambition and transformation. The 2024 McCall MacBain Scholar has leveraged his background in finance, marketing, and project management to embrace the international perspectives offered by 黑料社 Desautels' MBA program.

Tarifflation is already driving up consumer electronics prices

Tariffs impose costs on businesses who import goods, and when businessese pass those costs along to consumers, prices go up. This phenomenon is colloquially known as tarifflation, and in this tariff-happy economic moment, we are already seeing its effects. Acer鈥攁 Taiwanese electronics company鈥攔ecently raised its prices, and attributed the price increases to tariffs.