Desautels ranks #1 in Canada for research output in new national benchmark
The Desautels Faculty of Management has been ranked first in Canada for research output in the 2026 CHART-Index, a new standardized benchmark developed by the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. More than 20 schools, including University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, are included in the benchmark.
What sets Canada’s workplace pension plans apart
Canada’s two main workplace pension plans differ primarily in who bears investment and longevity risks. Sebastien Betermier, associate professor of finance at McGill Desautels, explains that defined benefit plans guarantee employees a predetermined income throughout retirement, while employers assume the associated risks.
Measuring productivity beyond the office badge
Bell’s dismissal of nearly 50 employees over alleged “swipe and go” attendance fraud has reignited debate over return-to-office mandates and how organizations measure productivity. Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor at McGill Desautels, argues that attendance fraud is ultimately a symptom of a larger issue: employers’ reliance on office presence as a proxy for performance.
Economic uncertainty creates new opportunities for growth
As Canada faces economic uncertainty driven by trade tensions, inflation and shifting global markets, Robert Nason, associate professor at McGill Desautels, is urging businesses to adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset.
Rather than taking a “wait-and-see” approach, Nason argues that organizations should view uncertainty as an opportunity to experiment, diversify suppliers and explore new markets.
122 McGill research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding
Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at McGill, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 McGill research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.
Olayinka Oni named non-executive director of Sterling Bank
Olayinka Oni (IMPM’26), has been appointed non-executive director of Sterling Bank in Nigeria, effective June 2026.
Oni has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of technology, operations and financial services. His earlier career includes senior roles at Sterling Bank, Wema Bank, Microsoft and First City Monument Bank.
Making plant‑based eating easy: Why visibility and affordability matter
Shifting diets toward more plant-based foods could significantly benefit both human and planetary health, yet progress remains slow. Food choices are not simply personal—they are shaped by price, convenience and what stands out in everyday shopping environments.
Rethinking pension design for Canada’s changing workforce
More than nine million Canadians lack access to a workplace retirement plan, underscoring the need for pension design that better reflects how people work and live today.
Attractive assets key to bringing pension capital home
Governments across several countries are urging pension funds to increase domestic investments, but success hinges on offering sufficiently attractive, well-governed opportunities.
Patrick Augustin on European finance, talent and the case for financial literacy
Patrick Augustin, Associate Professor of Finance at Desautels and Director of the McGill Luxembourg Centre for Finance (MLCF), recently joined Serge Weyland, CEO of the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI), on the RTL Luxembourg podcast The Lisa Burke Show to discuss the future of European finance, talent and financial literacy. 
Canada’s AI strategy targets growth but raises concerns on accountability and equity
Canada’s “AI for All” strategy, unveiled June 4, pairs over $2 billion in spending with ambitious targets for economic growth and job creation by 2031. Built on pillars like infrastructure, skills and responsible AI, it aims to boost adoption and close Canada’s gap with G7 peers.
Governing AI: why the public must set the moral limits
Who should decide what artificial intelligence is allowed to do to us?
Increasingly, choices about fairness, risk, and harm are made not by the public, but by the companies building these systems. Even industry leaders admit this is a problem.
Rethinking remote work beyond the productivity debate
As debates over remote work persist, Jean‑Nicolas Reyt, a professor at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, argues the issue is often misunderstood.
Remote work’s success is not inherent—it hinges on preparation and the quality of management. Reyt notes that early evidence of lower performance may reflect outdated practices rather than the limits of remote work itself.
The Anthropic shock: Why Canada must rethink AI control
Who controls access to the artificial intelligence systems shaping our economies and institutions?
As Simon Blanchette, a faculty lecturer at McGill Desautels, underscores, the U.S.-ordered suspension of Anthropic’s advanced models—cutting off global users overnight—shows how quickly a routine commercial relationship can turn into a strategic vulnerability.
Nkabom Africa Case Competition: Breaking silos to improve nutritional outcomes in Ghana
The Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI) Office of Sustainable Africa hosted the
