Failure of Lynx Air illustrates challenges of Canadian market

Published: 8 March 2024

In February 2024, the low-cost carrier Lynx Air announced it was filing for creditor protection and would cease operations, with just a few days’ notice to its ticket holders. The airline had...

Benevolent sexism among venture capitalists advantages male entrepreneurs

Published: 27 February 2024

Just 17% of Canada’s small- and medium-sized enterprises are owned by women, and benevolent sexism among venture capitalists is one of the reasons for this yawning gap between female and male...

Desautels MBA grad named one of 100 people who transformed Africa in 2023

Published: 27 February 2024

After completing his studies at McGill, Jeremy Awori (MBA’90) worked briefly in the financial services sector in Canada before becoming head of retail banking for the Standard Chartered Bank of...

Dean Yolande Chan Leads Global Higher Ed Transformation at 2024 EFMD Conference in Amsterdam

Published: 27 February 2024

Dean Yolande Chan chaired the 2024 EFMD Conference for Deans and Directors General, that brought together nearly 500 leaders in higher education from across the globe to Amsterdam, Netherlands from...

Montreal’s La Vie en Rose is wise to take a gradual approach to U.S. expansion

Published: 20 February 2024

Lingerie retailer La Vie en Rose operates in 20 countries, but they haven’t expanded to the neighbouring United States – until now. The Montreal-headquartered company is opening three stores in New...

Ethical Challenges in the Foodservice Industry

Thursday, March 21, 2024 17:30to21:00

McGill University’s Laidley Centre for Business Ethics, in collaboration with BeaverTails, cordially invites you to a panel discussion and pop-up reception featuring respected restaurateurs and...

Universities must go beyond the ivory tower

Published: 10 January 2024

The ivory tower sits on a solid foundation, but it could use a little shaking up, writes Professor Henry Mintzberg in a University World News article co-authored with his daughter Susan Mintzberg,...

McGill Desautels leads the way in McGill Workplace Sustainability Certifications

Published: 21 December 2023

This winter, the sustainability efforts of 13 University offices were recognized by the rigorous Sustainable Workplace Certification program hosted by the McGill Office of Sustainability, with...

‘Buy now, pay later’ loans are not covered by existing consumer protection laws

Published: 21 December 2023

Buy now, pay later technology offers loans to consumers to pay for purchases in instalments over time. A soft credit check verifies eligibility, and can extend credit to users who might not...

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