Got(oat) milk? Neighbourhood café can’t give it away for free, but they can be transparent about the costs

Published: 31 January 2025

At Café Origine on Sherbrooke Street, oat milk costs extra—and there’s a reason for that. Non-dairy milk substitutes like oat milk cost more than cow’s milk does. Some large chains like Starbucks...

Montreal retailer Frank and Oak files for creditor protection for second time

Published: 17 January 2025

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...

Donald Trump’s counterparts learned best practices during his first term

Published: 11 December 2024

Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel before and also lifted them. And then imposed them again. The on-again, off-again tariff truce cycle has played out in multiple industries,...

First Trump presidency holds lessons for the second

Published: 21 November 2024

The first presidency of Donald Trump was nothing if not unpredictable, and as Canada prepares for a second go-around, it needs to expect the unexpected. The U.S. president-elect regularly uses...

Prospect of new U.S. tariffs creates uncertainty for QC businesses

Published: 15 November 2024

For Quebec businesses, Donald Trump’s planned tariffs are a source of significant uncertainty. The Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce nervously awaited the results of the U.S. election. With...

Corporate social responsibility disclosures have benefits, but also come with costs

Published: 6 November 2024

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures can enhance a company’s public image and contribute to increased sales. However, these benefits may come at a cost. In a study analyzing CSR...

Automotive safety recalls are usually free – but many owners of older vehicles still don’t participate

Published: 15 October 2024

Automotive safety recalls are commonplace, and, most of the time, the required changes are performed for free at your local dealership. Yet, many owners of older vehicles don’t bring in their...

Presidential candidates’ choice of words reveals aspects of their personalities

Published: 25 September 2024

The words a speaker chooses communicate more than just ideas and opinions. Language reveals much about a speaker’s personality. In the recent U.S. presidential debate, two very different...

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