ɬ�﷬ News - Desautels Faculty of Management

Dean Yolande Chan named Fellow of Royal Society of Canada

webfull — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:04:59 +0000

Yolande E. Chan, Dean and James ɬ�﷬ Professor at the Desautels Faculty of Management, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), one of the country’s highest academic honours.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions to digital innovation, knowledge strategy, and business-IT alignment, Chan joins a distinguished cohort of scholars celebrated for advancing knowledge across disciplines.

Published: 14 November 2025

Federal budget’s deficit spending is lower than some projections

webfull — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:00:25 +0000

Canada’s economy has faced a challenging year. Growth projections are down, yet the federal government’s 2025 budget commits billions to offset U.S. tariffs and adapt to shifting global trade dynamics.

The deficit for this fiscal year is expected to exceed $78 billion—but it could have been worse. “I was expecting that the deficit would move into 100 billions of dollars,” says Vivek Astvansh a Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics at ɬ�﷬ Desautels.

Published: 14 November 2025

Cash-strapped governments should resist telling pension funds how to invest

webfull — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:55:35 +0000

Stock markets continue to hit record highs, yet many governments remain strapped for cash—and some are eyeing pension funds to cover fiscal shortfalls.

They should resist the temptation to mandate that pension funds invest more domestically, said Associate Professor of Finance Sebastien Betermier in an interview with CNBC.

Published: 14 November 2025

Tariffs are hitting Quebec truck makers hard but a 'Buy Canadian’ push could help

webfull — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:49:33 +0000

On November 1, 2025, the United States implemented a 25% tariff on foreign imports of medium and heavy-duty trucks and truck parts—a move that poses significant challenges for Canadian manufacturers.

Canada’s truck building industry is smaller than the auto sector, but the tariffs will nevertheless have an effect on truck makers across the country.

Published: 14 November 2025

ACCEPTER le vélo : Findings and perspectives from two years of research

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:25:01 +0000

The ACCEPTER le vélo conference brought together researchers and policymakers to discuss the evolving landscape of cycling in Montreal and beyond. The first panel highlighted major progress in cycling infrastructure between 2018 and 2023, showing strong links between high-comfort networks and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Presenters also emphasized that infrastructure alone is not enough—understanding behavioural stages and psychological motivators is essential to encourage more residents to cycle.

Published: 5 November 2025

Ryan Kellog’s lecture on clean energy subsidies, clean technology policies, and the green transition

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:19:56 +0000

What policies can truly accelerate the global shift to clean energy? In a compelling lecture hosted by ɬ�﷬’s Sustainable Growth Initiative and CIREQ, Professor Ryan Kellogg of the University of Chicago explored this question through the lens of economics, equity, and climate urgency. Speaking to a diverse audience at ɬ�﷬’s Faculty Club, Kellogg reframed the energy transition as a global justice issue, emphasizing the need for reliable, affordable, and clean energy—especially in rapidly developing regions like India and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Published: 5 November 2025

ɬ�﷬ Desautels MBA team wins Retail Innovation Challenge

webfull — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:15:39 +0000

A team of ɬ�﷬ Desautels MBA students has won the 2025 Retail Innovation Challenge, earning the $10,000 grand prize for their innovative business solution for Mandy’s Gourmet Salads.

The MBA team, Clara Homsi, Rosemarie Cianci, Sam Eddy, Eric Del Balso, and Maria Jose Amorocho Albornoz, stood out among more than 40 teams from universities across Canada.

Published: 5 November 2025

For Indigenous entrepreneurs, business can be a vessel for culture

webfull — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:37:18 +0000

When Brittanny Janvier enrolled in the Master of Management program at ɬ�﷬ in 2022, she was the only Indigenous student in her class. Now, Janvier is ɬ�﷬’s Director of Indigenous Initiatives, and is creating space for Indigenous entrepreneurs on campus. A recent event focused on how Indigenous-led businesses can serve as a powerful vessel for cultural narrative.

Published: 4 November 2025

Embracing AI tools can help forge path to leadership positions

webfull — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:31:05 +0000

Fewer than one in three professionals are seeking a management position, according to recent research by Robert Half, a human resources consulting firm. “The findings speak to an ongoing issue with the talent pool of potential leaders,” says Eric Saine, Executive Director of the ɬ�﷬ Executive Institute. “There is a growing trend of workers not seeking leadership.” For those who want to buck the trend and pursue a leadership role, Saine recommends learning to use AI tools.

Published: 4 November 2025

President Trump’s unpredictable behavior is cooling business investment

webfull — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:26:30 +0000

When the province of Ontario ran an anti-tariff advertisement that featured voice-over from a 1987 speech by US President Ronald Reagan, it hit a little too close to home for current President Donald Trump. Trump threatened additional tariffs on Canada and demanded the ad campaign end. “If this was a sitcom, we’d be laughing, but it’s not,” says Preetika Joshi, Assistant Professor of Accounting at ɬ�﷬ Desautels.

Published: 4 November 2025