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Dean Yolande Chan on breaking barriers and the work ahead

webfull — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:36 +0000

Dr. Yolande Brown Chan, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, shares her journey and ongoing mission for racial equity in an interview with CTV News. Appointed in 2021, she is 91��’s first Black dean and remains one of Canada’s few Black deans. Reflecting on her experiences—from childhood to early academic success to encounters with racism—she emphasized the need for continued progress. She has championed initiatives to increase access for racialized communities and lead equity reviews.

Published: 21 February 2025

Expert: Elections in Germany

webfull — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:48:35 +0000

A federal election will be held in Germany on Feb. 23, 2025 to elect the members of the 21st Bundestag.

This 91�� expert is available to share her insights:

Dietlind Stolle, James 91�� Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship has expertise in European politics and comparative government and politics.

dietlind.stolle [at] mcgill.ca (English)

Published: 21 February 2025

Canadian steel and aluminum producers still heavily reliant on US buyers

webfull — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:42:49 +0000

During the first Trump administration, the US imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. And though those tariffs were lifted, they’re doing it again. Even though Canadian producers had more than four years to diversify their clientele, they remain heavily reliant on the US market.

Published: 21 February 2025

Making payments on time and in full can help improve your credit score

webfull — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:40:47 +0000

Credit scores play an essential role in our financial lives, but they are calculated by private companies, and there is little transparency in the way they are calculated. Still, you can take steps to ensure your own credit score is good. “Make loan payments on time and keep credit card records in good standing,” Prof. Patrick Augustin told Consumer Affairs. “Credit card debt should be paid in full when it is due, and shouldn’t be too high relative to disposable income.

Published: 21 February 2025

US steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt aluminum-dependant towns in Quebec

webfull — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:39:01 +0000

Imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum could disrupt supply chains and drive up prices for everything from auto parts to canned goods. But for some towns in Quebec, the impact could be even more disruptive. The aluminum sector employs more than 40,000 people in Quebec, and the economies of some small towns are almost entirely reliant on aluminum production. And the sweeping nature of the steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will make it difficult to find new buyers for Quebec aluminum.

Published: 21 February 2025

US steel and aluminum tariffs could stifle investment in Quebec aluminum sector

webfull — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:36:53 +0000

Aluminum-producing towns in Quebec are bracing for the impact of new US tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum. Quebec accounts for about 90 per cent of Canada’s aluminum production, and the tariffs will affect more than just aluminum producers. “The tariffs may not lead to layoffs at aluminum plants,” said Professor of Operations Management Saibal Ray in an interview with Global News. “But tariffs could lead to companies making investments into the U.S.

Published: 21 February 2025

Chris Ragan on Carney’s Budget Approach | Toronto Star

webfull — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:44:27 +0000

February 20, 2025 | Mark Carney, an economist and former Governor of the Bank of Canada plans to balance Canada’s budget by separating capital and operating expenses has drawn support from some experts, including Christopher Ragan.

Published: 20 February 2025

Community Conversation about the Bedford Elementary Report (CBC)

webfull — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:05:55 +0000

A community conversation on the Ministry of Education’s report on the “toxic culture” created at Bedford Elementary, led by the CBC’s Nantali Indongo, included local parents, community organizers and leaders, education professionals and youth, as well as Faculty of Education members Ratna Gosh (DISE, Emeritus), Nanre Nafzinger (DISE, Assistant Professor), Adama Kaba (DISE, PhD), Bronwen Low (DISE, Chair), Melissa Ed

Published: 20 February 2025

[HR_LIST] T2200 / TP64.3V Now Available in Workday | T2200 / TP64.3 Disponibles dans Workday

webfull — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:25 +0000

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Published: 20 February 2025

Changes to ChemDraw and Signals Notebook

webfull — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:38 +0000

The vendor of ChemDraw and Signals Notebook is changing the portal used to access these products.

If you have a ChemDraw/Signals Notebook account, you may need to take important steps because all experiment data stored in the old portal must be migrated by Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, or it will be permanently deleted.

If you have logged into your ChemDraw/Signals Notebook account within the last 14 months:

Published: 12 February 2025

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Dean Yolande Chan on breaking barriers and the work ahead

Expert: Elections in Germany

Canadian steel and aluminum producers still heavily reliant on US buyers

Making payments on time and in full can help improve your credit score

US steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt aluminum-dependant towns in Quebec

US steel and aluminum tariffs could stifle investment in Quebec aluminum sector

Chris Ragan on Carney’s Budget Approach | Toronto Star

Community Conversation about the Bedford Elementary Report (CBC)

[HR_LIST] T2200 / TP64.3V Now Available in Workday | T2200 / TP64.3 Disponibles dans Workday

Changes to ChemDraw and Signals Notebook

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