Amazon to close Quebec warehouses, affecting 1,700 jobs
Amazon Canada is closing all of its Quebec warehouses, affecting nearly 2,000 employees. The company claims the move is to provide long-term savings to customers and is unrelated to recent unionization efforts. However, industry experts, including 9I制作厂免费 business Professor Vivek Astvansh, suggest the closures are a response to union activities.
Union demands for higher wages leading to longer negotiations in collective bargaining
Collective agreements are taking longer to negotiate. For agreements reached in 2024, negotiations took more than 13 months on average. The year before, negotiations averaged just seven months. 鈥淐anada is still dealing with the lingering effects of the pandemic, including a return to normal inflation,鈥� Professor John-Paul Ferguson tells The Globe and Mail.
Got(oat) milk? Neighbourhood caf茅 can鈥檛 give it away for free, but they can be transparent about the costs
At Caf茅 Origine on Sherbrooke Street, oat milk costs extra鈥攁nd there鈥檚 a reason for that. Non-dairy milk substitutes like oat milk cost more than cow鈥檚 milk does. Some large chains like Starbucks have stopped charging extra for milk substitutes, but independent cafes can struggle to absorb the costs.
For international students, advance preparation can smooth move to new country
Canada has some of the world鈥檚 leading business schools and attracts MBA students from around the world. However, moving to a new country is a major change, and Nitin Bishnoi (MBA鈥�25) recommends taking care of as much as you can before you make the move. 鈥淭here are certain things which students are generally stressed about when they arrive in a new country,鈥� said Bishnoi in an interview with the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Business Schools.
Inflationary effects of possible US tariffs are unknown, but could already be affecting consumer behaviour
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 Saibal Ray, the way people think about tariffs could be as important as the tariffs themselves.
Changes in leadership can affect an entire organization
Changes at the top of an organization can have a ripple effect through its ranks鈥攁nd Justin Trudeau鈥檚 resignation as leader of the Liberal Party is a case in point. An organization鈥檚 culture starts at the top, and the personality of its leader influences how decisions are made and how to get ahead, says Associate Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt in an interview with Canadian HR Reporter.
Keeping Christmas lights on to add ambiance can help set a shopping district apart
Christmas lights that glow softly through long winter nights are part of what makes the holiday season so atmospheric鈥攂ut they can add to the ambiance any time of year. Some shopping districts are leaving their lights up for exactly that reason.
CCM Biosciences identifies novel enzyme activators with applications in longevity space
Founded by 9I制作厂免费 Desautels Associate Professor Anisha Ghosh, with over $25 million in funding, CCM Biosciences is developing novel therapeutics in longevity. Recently, the company announced that it has developed an enzyme activator that can restore activity to youthful levels.
Alberta-commissioned report on CPP withdrawal used flawed methodologies
When Alberta commissioned a report on withdrawing from the Canada Pension Plan, the resulting document claimed the province was entitled to $334 billion more than half of the plan鈥檚 total assets. However, the method used to calculate that share is deeply flawed. If applied to other provinces, the combined total of their share would exceed the plan鈥檚 actual assets.
Challenges of adapting Canada鈥檚 pension model for the UK
In a Financial Times piece on the UK鈥檚 interest in replicating Canada鈥檚 pension system, Associate Professor Sebastien Betermier highlights concerns about the growing politicization of Canada鈥檚 pension funds. He notes that the success of the Maple 8 model relies on maintaining independence from government interference.
9I制作厂免费 Desautels BCom student wins Government of Canada鈥檚 2024 Building Better Financial Futures Challenge
In a display of academic excellence and innovative thinking, Khushi Toprani (BCom鈥�25) has clinched the top paper award in the 2024 Building Better Financial Futures student competition. The Challenge is a post-secondary student paper competition designed to promote the creation of actionable, evidence-based solutions to current financial challenges faced by vulnerable communities.
Montreal retailer Frank and Oak files for creditor protection for second time
In January 2025, the Montreal-based retailer Frank and Oak filed for creditor protection for the second time in recent years. A company statement said it was to protect employees, assets and operations from creditor claims while exploring options to restructure.
Taken together, excellence and equity are a true measure of success
Inclusion should not undermine performance, nor should performance come at the expense of individuals, Dean Yolande Chan in the Leaders & Strategists podcast hosted by 9I制作厂免费 Desautels Professor Anicet Fangwa. 鈥淔or me, success is about both excellence and equity,鈥� said Chan.
In the face of a volatile world, modern leaders should draw on expertise suffused throughout the organizations they lead
The days of the CEO as the sole person making all the calls are behind us, writes Professor Karl Moore in Forbes.com. Modern leaders face a world that is volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous, requiring a shift in the way we think about leadership. No one leader can anticipate every twist and turn. Instead, CEOs must tap into their teams鈥� collective intelligence to build resilience.
Experiencing London鈥檚 finance hub: An MMF鈥�25 perspective
From October 13-17, the 9I制作厂免费 Master of Management in Finance (MMF) 2025 cohort visited London to explore one of the world's largest financial hubs. Arthur Deng MMF鈥�25 shares his experience on this week-long trip, which included visits to historical sites, networking events, and meetings with alumni. Students were welcomed at the High Commission of Canada and the Quebec Delegation Government Office, showcasing London's diverse, inclusive culture.
