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Experts: Digital sovereignty

webfull — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:53:06 +0000

The French government announced on Jan. 27 the rollout of its new videoconferencing platform, Visio. The domestically developed platform was created to replace U.S. tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams across all state services by 2027 as part of the French government’s broader push for digital sovereignty. Officials say the shift will also cut software licensing costs and strengthen security and confidentiality.

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Published: 28 January 2026

The rise of mental fitness: How leaders can thrive under pressure

webfull — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:51:23 +0000

Karl Moore, Associate Professor (Prof.) of Strategy & Organization at ��Թ�’s Desautels Faculty of Management, argues that mental fitness is rapidly becoming a core leadership advantage. In his recent article, he highlights that leaders who are wellrested, physically prepared, and mentally regulated make clearer decisions and perform more effectively under pressure.

Published: 27 January 2026

European sell-off of US treasuries could trigger global economic crisis

webfull — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:56 +0000

As US President Donald Trump threatened to take control of Greenland by any means necessary, European countries weighed a response. After decades of low levels of investment in their militaries, Europeans wouldn’t fare well in a head-to-head confrontation with an invading force from the United States. But collectively, Europe’s economy is huge, and they hold large numbers of US Treasury Bonds—the financial instrument through which the US government issues debt.

Published: 27 January 2026

Overregulation of AI could stifle the potential of the technology

webfull — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:47:09 +0000

Generative AI is changing the way people work, but many organizations are still looking for ways to use it effectively. Organizations need to think about how they want to use AI, and what their level of risk appetite.

Published: 27 January 2026

��Թ� Desautels’ educational experience lauded for diversity, bilingualism

webfull — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:45:02 +0000

According to Study International, ��Թ�’s Desautels Faculty of Management is preparing graduates to thrive in a business landscape defined by data, speed, and global fluency.

Published: 27 January 2026

Canada’s new deal with China garners mixed reaction from Trump administration

webfull — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:42:59 +0000

Canada’s new trade deal with China will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles to be imported each year. That accounts for about 10% of electric vehicle sales in the country.

Published: 27 January 2026

BCom students tackle real time transformation in Quebec’s health sector

webfull — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:13:57 +0000

A sudden restructuring in Quebec's healthcare system turned a planned class project into a live consulting challenge for students in MGPO 485: Emerging Technologies—Organizing and Societal Stakes. Midway through the semester, the government announced a merger between INESSS and INSPQ, forcing student teams to rapidly reassess their assumptions and adapt their strategic recommendations.

Published: 26 January 2026

Having gender-neutral restrooms at event venues can improve equity and efficiency

webfull — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:31:40 +0000

For transgender people, choosing which restroom to use at a public event can be a fraught decision, but having gender neutral or all-gender restroom options can help. According to Assistant Professor of Operations Management Setareh Farajollahzadeh, having gender neutral restroom options at major event spaces like stadiums and theatres could help.

Published: 20 January 2026

Lyft is cheaper than Uber in Montreal—for now

webfull — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:26:23 +0000

Open the Uber app on your phone, and search for a fare. Then, do the same with Lyft, one of Uber’s competitors. Chances are, Lyft is the cheaper of the two ride-hailing services. Montreal Gazette reporter Harry North found, Lyft was cheaper 8 times out of ten in Montreal. One reason for the difference is that Lyft is still relatively new in Montreal. Uber has been operating in Montreal for about a decade, but Lyft only started doing business in here in 2025.

Published: 20 January 2026

Many workers are back in the office full-time—and some aren’t happy about it

webfull — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:18:03 +0000

The world’s pivot to remote work in 2020 happened almost overnight, altering workplace expectations in ways still felt today. The return to the office is happening more slowly, but many of the country’s biggest employers now require workers to be in the office five days each week—and not everyone is happy about it.

Published: 20 January 2026

���������Թ� News - Desautels Faculty of Management

Experts: Digital sovereignty

The rise of mental fitness: How leaders can thrive under pressure

European sell-off of US treasuries could trigger global economic crisis

Overregulation of AI could stifle the potential of the technology

���������Թ� Desautels’ educational experience lauded for diversity, bilingualism

Canada’s new deal with China garners mixed reaction from Trump administration

BCom students tackle real time transformation in Quebec’s health sector

Having gender-neutral restrooms at event venues can improve equity and efficiency

Lyft is cheaper than Uber in Montreal—for now

Many workers are back in the office full-time—and some aren’t happy about it

��Թ� News - Desautels Faculty of Management

��Թ� Desautels’ educational experience lauded for diversity, bilingualism