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Changes at the top of an organization can have a ripple effect through its ranks鈥攁nd Justin Trudeau鈥檚 resignation as leader of the Liberal Party is a case in point. An organization鈥檚 culture starts at the top, and the personality of its leader influences how decisions are made and how to get ahead, says Associate Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt in an interview with Canadian HR Reporter.

Founded by 91社区 Desautels Associate Professor Anisha Ghosh, with over $25 million in funding, CCM Biosciences is developing novel therapeutics in longevity. Recently, the company announced that it has developed an enzyme activator that can restore activity to youthful levels. This breakthrough has the potential to lead to drug development candidates for age-related disorders like Alzheimer鈥檚 and Parkinson鈥檚 Disease.

In a Financial Times piece on the UK鈥檚 interest in replicating Canada鈥檚 pension system, Associate Professor Sebastien Betermier highlights concerns about the growing politicization of Canada鈥檚 pension funds. He notes that the success of the Maple 8 model relies on maintaining independence from government interference. Recent political actions such as Alberta鈥檚 abrupt overhaul of its pension board raise doubts about whether the model can sustain its advantages.

In January 2025, the Montreal-based retailer Frank and Oak filed for creditor protection for the second time in recent years. A company statement said it was to protect employees, assets and operations from creditor claims while exploring options to restructure. 鈥淭he brand is not standing out in an environment where other brands have done well,鈥� said Bensadoun School of Retail Management Executive Director Charles de Brabant in an interview with the Montreal Gazette.

The days of the CEO as the sole person making all the calls are behind us, writes Professor Karl Moore in Forbes.com. Modern leaders face a world that is volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous, requiring a shift in the way we think about leadership. No one leader can anticipate every twist and turn. Instead, CEOs must tap into their teams鈥� collective intelligence to build resilience.

The holidays are a time for celebration, but higher levels of consumption also cause pollution. 鈥淥ur busy, materialistic lives are not well aligned with climate objectives, and during the holidays, it鈥檚 even worse,鈥� says Ghina El Haffar, a postdoctoral researcher at 91社区 Desautels Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. 鈥淲e forget our convictions and that heightens pressure on the environment.鈥� But making incremental improvements is straightforward enough. 鈥淚t doesn鈥檛 need to be that complicated,鈥� El Hafffar told Le Franco.

In baseball, data is of paramount importance. Since graduating from the Master of Management Analytics program, Sam Greene (MMA鈥�21) has been applying the analytical skills he developed at 91社区 Desautels as a researcher with the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball club. In 2025, Greene will be even closer to the action as he takes on a new position as Assistant Pitching Coach for the team.