ɬ�﷬ News

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

Expert: Quebec’s proposed French-language streaming quotas

webfull — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:33:10 +0000

Quebec is weighing new rules that would impose French-language quotas on global streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple, Netflix and YouTube. The bill would require apps to default to French, set quotas for French audio and video, and spotlight francophone content on smart TVs.

Published: 14 November 2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

webfull — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

We would like to mark Diabetes Awareness Month by introducing you to some new resources available at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre.

These two guides on type 1 and type 2 diabetes, developed by Diabetes Quebec, offer practical information on managing the disease, such as diet, physical activity, and self-monitoring of blood sugar, and also include a list of support resources.

Pick up your free copy at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre in Room 354.

For more information on diabetes, visit our webpage:

Published: 14 November 2025

ɬ�﷬ study shows low-grade heat from renewable sources could be used to desalinate water

webfull — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:56:35 +0000

A ɬ�﷬-led research team has demonstrated the feasibility of a sustainable and cost-effective way to desalinate seawater. The method – thermally driven reverse osmosis (TDRO) – uses a piston-based system powered by low-grade heat from solar thermal, geothermal heat and other sources of renewable energy to produce fresh water.

Published: 14 November 2025

Construction Starts: 680 Sherbrooke – Upgrades to Parking Access and EV Infrastructure

webfull — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:35:51 +0000

ɬ�﷬ has mandated St-Denis Thompson to carry out Project 18-013, which involves the renovation of the parking island and surrounding area at 680 Sherbrooke West. This work will include the installation of new parking access and exit equipment, as well as the introduction of four electric vehicle (EV) chargers, which will bring EV charging infrastructure to this garage for the first time.

Published: 13 November 2025

Prof. Signy Sheldon Featured in Scientific American: How Storytelling Shapes Memory

webfull — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:06:49 +0000

Professor Signy Sheldon (ɬ�﷬ Psychology & Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory ) and her team - also featured in The Journal of Neuroscience and Society for Neuroscience- explored how different storytelling styles (emotional/conceptual vs. Concrete/perceptual detail) actively shape how and where our brains store memories. Their findings show that distinct neural pathways are engaged depending on narrative style, with implications for tailoring communication to different audiences, such as older vs. younger adults.

Published: 13 November 2025

Youth Digital Compass Keeps Kids Cybersafe

webfull — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:00:47 +0000

Built upon years of research led by Professor Victoria Talwar from ɬ�﷬’s Faculty of Education, Youth Digital Compass is an initiative dedicated to helping young people navigate online life safely, kindly, and confidently.
Launched in partnership with BRP’s Ride Out Intimidation Program, the program’s resources focus on four critical areas:

Published: 13 November 2025