/dobson/taxonomy/term/1129/all en /dobson/channels/news/quick-service-restaurants-st-hubert-seek-deliver-value-customers-360623 <p>Good gravy! Quebec’s rotisserie chicken chain St-Hubert has frozen prices for all main courses on its menu and reduced prices on appetizers–all while maintaining portion sizes. This is part of a broader trend toward value in quick-service restaurants. “Food price inflation has hit both grocery stores and restaurants, but it’s more noticeable in restaurants,” Associate <strong><a href="/desautels/yu-ma">Professor Yu Ma</a> </strong>tells CTV News. “There is the cost of food, but also labour, taxes, and tips.</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:04:42 +0000 admin 141634 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/paul-hebert-named-president-canadian-institutes-health-research-361585 <p><strong>Dr. Paul Hébert (IMHL’20</strong>) has been appointed to a 5-year term as president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the federal organization that funds health research. A clinical scientist at the Bruyere Health Institute, practicing palliative care physician and professor at the University of Ottawa’s faculty of medicine, Hébert is a graduate of the International Masters for Leadership, a cohort-based graduate management degree for health professionals.</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:12:52 +0000 admin 141607 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/us-tariffs-hit-natural-resource-producing-communities-hard-363496 <p>US tariffs will hit the Canadian economy hard, but individual industries will experience unique effects. In the case of aluminum production, much of Canada’s 3.2 million metric tons of aluminum that Canada produces each year could be re-routed to Europe. But some communities could still be hit hard and other places that harvest natural resources won’t be able to find other buyers so easily. “There are a lot of towns where the whole town will be impacted,” says <a href="/desautels/saibal-ray"><strong>Saibal Ray</strong></a>, Professor of Operations Management.</p> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 02:25:32 +0000 admin 141568 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/tim-hortons-still-canadian-363622 <p>Tim Hortons is deeply embedded in Canadian culture, but is it still truly Canadian? According to 9I��������� professor <a href="/desautels/karl-moore"><strong>Karl Moore</strong></a>, ownership plays a key role. “If you’re owned by Americans, you’re no longer Canadian in the way that you were before,” he explains. However, he argues that nationality isn’t just about where a company is headquartered—it’s about where decisions are made.</p> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:15:25 +0000 admin 141562 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/mcgill-desautels-aims-serve-model-composting-363865 <p>9I��������� Desautels is taking a major step in sustainability by becoming the first Faculty to introduce composting bins on every floor. This initiative aligns with 9I���������’s zero-waste by 2035 goal and has already diverted 47% of waste from landfills.</p> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:09:48 +0000 admin 141552 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/canadian-pension-funds-are-already-overweight-canadian-equities-360457 <p>Canada’s eight largest pension funds are big players in the world of institutional investing with more than $1 trillion under management collectively. Pressure is being applied for the funds to invest a greater proportion of their money in Canadian stocks. Yet, 18 per cent of their portfolio is already invested in domestic markets, explains Associate Professor <a href="/desautels/sebastien-betermier"><strong>Sebastien Betermier </strong></a>in an interview with Les Affaires.</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:09:38 +0000 admin 141640 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/students-master-finance-7th-deloitte-mmf-synergy-challenge-360965 <p>Students in the 9I��������� Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:55:17 +0000 admin 141624 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/bcom-alum-oversee-operations-and-drive-growth-insurity-361347 <p><strong>Jonathan Victor (BCom’99)</strong> has been appointed COO of Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for insurance carriers, brokers, and managing general agents. He undertakes this new role with extensive experience at Insurity, where he has previously held roles such as CIO and EVP of Customer Success. In his expanded capacity, Victor will oversee cloud operations, customer success, enterprise security, system integrator operations, and professional services, ensuring streamlined processes and integration across the company.</p> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:55:57 +0000 admin 141611 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/mipc-2024-students-tackle-global-finance-challenges-innovation-and-leadership-362211 <p>The <strong>9I��������� International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) </strong>2024 was held in November and drew a record 99 teams from 47 universities across 17 countries, cementing its reputation as a premier global finance competition. This year’s focus on building inclusive retirement systems for gig workers and those facing income uncertainty sparked innovative solutions from participants. A standout addition was the inaugural Women in Buy-Side Panel, addressing gender disparities in finance.</p> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:43:26 +0000 admin 141596 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/taken-together-excellence-and-equity-are-true-measure-success-362707 <p>Inclusion should not undermine performance, nor should performance come at the expense of individuals,<strong><a href="/desautels/yolande-e-chan"> Dean Yolande Chan</a></strong> in the Leaders & Strategists podcast hosted by 9I��������� Desautels <a href="/desautels/anicet-fangwa"><strong>Professor Anicet Fangwa</strong></a>. “For me, success is about both excellence and equity,” said Chan. “I would like to be a source of encouragement to others that regardless of setbacks, you can excel.</p> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:20:19 +0000 admin 141584 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/union-demands-higher-wages-leading-longer-negotiations-collective-bargaining-363039 <p>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. “Canada is still dealing with the lingering effects of the pandemic, including a return to normal inflation,” Professor<a href="/desautels/john-paul-ferguson"><strong> John-Paul Ferguson</strong></a> tells The Globe and Mail. “That has been complicating a lot of negotiations because unions are demanding higher wage increases.”</p> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:06:18 +0000 admin 141573 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/changes-pension-funds-portfolio-management-produce-different-demands-analysts-and-managers-360451 <p>Historically, pension funds managed their portfolios using a strategic asset allocation approach. Fundamentally, this meant buying a mix of asset classes with the highest probability of achieving the necessary returns, at a level of risk that was acceptable – or buying and holding. But since the mid-2000s, some large pension funds have adopted a total portfolio approach strategy, which seeks to maximize returns while keeping a portfolio’s volatility low.</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:55:06 +0000 admin 141645 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/mono-sos-app-helping-prevent-howler-monkey-executions-costa-rica-360736 <p>When howler monkeys swing from branch to branch in the canopy of Costa Rica’s forests, they sometimes encounter a deadly hazard: power lines. An app developed by 9I��������� and Associate Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/juan-camilo-serpa">Juan Camilo Serpa</a>,</strong> who spearheads the Costa Rica Experiential Learning Course and Study Trip, is helping identify the hot spots where electrocutions occur.</p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:38:51 +0000 admin 141629 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/addressing-anti-black-racism-strategies-integration-classroom-361338 <p>On October 2, the 9I��������� Desautels Faculty of Management hosted a panel titled "Addressing Anti-Black Racism: Strategies for Integration in the Classroom" to foster inclusive learning environments and address anti-Black racism.</p> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:05:44 +0000 admin 141615 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/many-restaurant-diners-gst-holiday-wont-amount-much-362038 <p>With inflation pinching household budgets, the Government of Canada has introduced a temporary two-month GST holiday on select goods and services.. While restaurant meals are included, diners are unlikely to notice much of a difference, says <a href="/desautels/yu-ma"><strong>Yu Ma</strong></a>, Associate Professor of Marketing at 9I��������� Desautels. On a $20 restaurant tab, the 5% GST amounts to only one dollar. "I don't know how many people will notice the change in their final bills," Ma told CTV News.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:59:34 +0000 admin 141602 at /dobson