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Finance Area Seminar: Giovanni Bonfanti

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Giovanni Bonfanti Columbia University

A European Safe Asset? Not Without the Investors

Meet ��Թ�: MMF Luxembourg information session and networking event

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

Overregulation of AI could stifle the potential of the technology

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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.

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

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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.

2026-2027 Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF) Information Session:

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2026-2027 Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF) Information Session: Friday February 6, 2026

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The Diversification of Canada’s Trading Partners: How do we expand into new markets while complying?

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Canada has announced policies and plans to encourage diversification of trade and investment into nontraditional markets such as Asia and Africa.

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

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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.

Lyft is cheaper than Uber in Montreal—for now

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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.

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

admin — 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.

Cost of living crunch driving growth in ultra-discount grocers

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:03:38 +0000

The price of groceries is going up, and it’s fuelling demand for discount grocers. At stores like the ultra-discount chain Liquidation Marie, prices can be as much as 50% lower than they are at big box supermarkets. The Quebec chain doubled its number of locations last year and is planning for a similar rate of growth in 2026.