/dobson/taxonomy/term/5/all en /dobson/channels/event/finance-area-seminar-laurent-calvet-365043 <h2>Laurent Calvet</h2> <h3><b>SKEMA Business School</b></h3> <p><em><big>How Do Households Suppress The Price Of Tail Risk?</big></em></p> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:46:45 +0000 admin 143884 at /dobson /dobson/channels/event/organizational-behavior-area-virtual-research-seminar-series-marissa-king-365040 <h3>Marissa King</h3> <h3>The Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania</h3> <p><big>When Women Stick Together: Network-Based Gender Inequality and Disruptive Events</big></p> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:48:47 +0000 admin 143883 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/fourth-edition-mif-puts-spotlight-life-science-362593 <p><em>Record number of applications submitted with final selections all clustered in medical therapies and diagnostics</em></p> <p>Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at 91ÉçÇř, as shown by a record-breaking 31 applications to the 91ÉçÇř Innovation Fund (MIF) this year. Since its inception in 2020, the MIF has been a catalyst for cutting-edge innovation, and this year’s cohort marks the most competitive pool of candidates yet. The seven selected teams are all in the area of life science working to deliver groundbreaking technologies and solutions to global challenges.</p> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:09:25 +0000 admin 143881 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/spotlight-neuro-innovation-neurospheres-demo-day-361205 <p>On Friday, November 8, 2024, NeuroSphere held its Demo Day at Maison Alcan in Montreal, with support from sponsors <a href="https://gowlingwlg.com/en">Gowling WLG</a> and the <a href="https://www.cabhi.com">Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)</a>. The event drew over 160 members of Canada's innovation ecosystem for a full day of pitches, panels and networking.</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:08:14 +0000 admin 143882 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/paul-hebert-named-president-canadian-institutes-health-research-361585 <p><strong>Dr. Paul HĂ©bert (IMHL’20</strong>) has been appointed to a 5-year term as president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the federal organization that funds health research. A clinical scientist at the Bruyere Health Institute, practicing palliative care physician and professor at the University of Ottawa’s faculty of medicine, HĂ©bert is a graduate of the International Masters for Leadership, a cohort-based graduate management degree for health professionals.</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:12:52 +0000 admin 143876 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/return-office-wont-necessarily-increase-productivity-362564 <p>After a sudden shift to remote work in 2020, federal public servants have been required to be on site for 60 per cent of their working days since September 2024. Productivity was among its reasons for introducing the requirement, but that’s misguided, according to<a href="/desautels/jean-nicolas-reyt"> <strong>Jean-Nicolas Reyt</strong></a>, Associate Professor of Management at 91ÉçÇř Desautels.</p> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:27:10 +0000 admin 143860 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/inflationary-effects-possible-us-tariffs-are-unknown-could-already-be-affecting-consumer-behaviour-363036 <p>With the spectre of tariffs looming over the Canadian economy, should you hurry to buy an appliance before the added costs get built into their prices? There is no clear answer, and it is not yet known how much tariffs could affect prices, but according to Professor <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, the way people think about tariffs could be as important as the tariffs themselves. “Rather than buying a microwave today, they push out the purchase or bring it forward,” he tells Global News.</p> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:51:05 +0000 admin 143845 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/financial-times-global-mba-rankings-2025-363688 <p>We are proud to share our 91ÉçÇř Desautels MBA placed 94th globally in the prestigious 2025 Financial Times Global MBA rankings! FT has recognized our MBA in several international criteria: 1<i>st</i> in Canada and 1<i>st</i> in North America for international faculty; 1<i>st</i> in Canada and 1<i>st</i> in North America for international mobility in careers of our<i> </i>alumni; 1<i>st</i> in Canada and 2<i>nd</i> in North America for international course experience.</p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:49:47 +0000 admin 143830 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/retaliatory-tariffs-are-economically-unwise-politically-expedient-364186 <p>With the United States both threatening and imposing tariffs, Canada has responded with counter-tariffs of its own. But could these measures do more harm than good?“Retaliatory tariffs are just a bad decision. They increase the prices that Canadian importers pay to bring goods into the country, and increase prices for consumers” says <a href="/desautels/vivek-astvansh"><strong>Vivek Astvansh</strong></a>, an Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics at 91ÉçÇř Desautels.</p> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:34:54 +0000 admin 143816 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/mcgill-teams-shine-loreal-brandstorm-2025-case-competition-364898 <p>91ÉçÇř students continue to make their mark on the national stage through the <strong>L’OrĂ©al Brandstorm Case Competition</strong>, one of the world’s leading innovation challenges for students under 30.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:33:22 +0000 admin 143791 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/mipc-2024-students-tackle-global-finance-challenges-innovation-and-leadership-362211 <p>The <strong>91ÉçÇř International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) </strong>2024 was held in November and drew a record 99 teams from 47 universities across 17 countries, cementing its reputation as a premier global finance competition. This year’s focus on building inclusive retirement systems for gig workers and those facing income uncertainty sparked innovative solutions from participants. A standout addition was the inaugural Women in Buy-Side Panel, addressing gender disparities in finance.</p> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:43:26 +0000 admin 143865 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/challenges-adapting-canadas-pension-model-uk-362992 <p>In a Financial Times piece on the UK’s interest in replicating Canada’s pension system, Associate Professor<strong> <a href="/desautels/sebastien-betermier">Sebastien Betermier</a></strong> highlights concerns about the growing politicization of Canada’s 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’s abrupt overhaul of its pension board raise doubts about whether the model can sustain its advantages.</p> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:03 +0000 admin 143850 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/economic-trajectory-post-second-world-war-europe-could-yield-lessons-navigating-ai-driven-job-losses-363556 <p>According to a recent report, up to 800,000 people in Quebec are at risk of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence. It is a potential sea change for the economy and for the labour force, but it isn’t without precedent. “A similar scenario occurred in Europe at the end of the second world war,” says <a href="/desautels/rob-glew"><strong>Rob Glew</strong></a>, Assistant Professor (teaching) of Operations Management.</p> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:26:13 +0000 admin 143835 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/bridging-research-and-reality-black-female-entrepreneurship-363932 <p>On February 4, 91ÉçÇř Desautels launched its Black History Month activities with an event focusing on Black female entrepreneurship, hosted by the <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/laidley-centre-business-ethics-and-equity-lcbee">Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity (LCBEE)</a> and the <a href="https://myalumni.mcgill.ca/s/1762/gid2/interior-connect.aspx?sid=1762&gid=2&pgid=1610&scontid=0">91ÉçÇř Black Alumni Association</a>.</p> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:40:45 +0000 admin 143820 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/how-us-canada-tariffs-could-hit-new-yorks-economy-364416 <p>As U.S.-Canada tariff disputes escalate, New York’s economy faces serious risks, with over $42 billion in trade at stake. 91ÉçÇř professors <a href="/desautels/preetika-joshi"><strong>Preetika Joshi</strong></a> and <a href="/desautels/vivek-astvansh"><strong>Vivek Astvansh </strong></a>warn that rising costs on goods like aluminum, barley, and auto parts could lead to inflation, job losses, and disruptions across key industries.</p> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:08:13 +0000 admin 143807 at /dobson