What pension fund interest in Canada's airports could mean for travellers

Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor at McGill and Director of the International Centre for Pension Management, spoke with Radio-Canada's economic correspondent about the federal government's plan to open Canadian airports to large institutional investors. 

Doreen Picard EMBA '25 appointed Executive Director of the Pessamit Innu Council

Doreen Picard, executive MBA class of 2025, was announced as the Executive Director of the Pessamit Innu Council by Marielle Vachon, Chief of the Council on September 11.

During her tenure, Picard is tasked with managing administrative and financial tasks across all programs and services offered by the organization. Her position will begin on October 2.  

McGill-HEC EMBA co-founder Prof. Alain Pinsonneault to step down as co-director; Professor John Paul Ferguson to take the helm

After more than two decades of leadership, Professor Alain Pinsonneault will conclude his mandate as academic co-director of the McGill-HEC Montreal EMBA this December. A co-founder of the program since its inception in the mid-2000s, Prof. Pinsonneault helped shape the distinctive learning experience supporting hundreds of executives.

Amanda Gaiotti, MBA '16 Makes Canada's Top 40 Under 40

Amanda Gaiotti, MBA class of 2016, has been recognized for achievements and leadership in business. Michelle Jursa, Senior Director, National Programs at Caldwell says about those selected: "Even though they come from a wide variety of sectors and professions, they share a commitment to building something larger than themselves. We always call them today’s community leaders, but they’re tomorrow’s country leaders." 

Trump threatens to ban Bombardier from U.S. market

Earlier this week, a Truth Social post from United States President Donald Trump threatened a ban on Bombardier Inc. sales in the United States without U.S.-based manufacturing. While Bombardier began in Quebec in 1935, it was not until 1986 that it branched into the aircraft industry. Today, the company is very involved with trade between Canada and the U.S.

Professor Karl Moore serves as Academic Contributor for 2026 National Bank Family Report

The National Bank of Canada has released its sixth National Bank Family Advantage report titled "Bridging Canada with Asia: Global Family Business Perspectives. Each annual edition focuses on Canadian family businesses, and the 2026 edition focuses on Canada and Asia-Pacific economic ties within this category.  

As Canadian manufacturers move production to the U.S., Professor Saibal Ray explains that Canada needs to accept a trade deal with the U.S. soon

Four in 10 Canadian manufacturers have either moved to the U.S. or considered doing so as of July 2026 as a direct result of Trump administration tariffs. Aeris Protective Packaging Inc., a Montreal-based manufacturer, opened a plant across the border to continue to serve their U.S. customers, which make up 70% of their clientele, amid 50% tariffs on paper and packaging.  

Delegations from across Canada arrive at the Canadian Investment Summit to begin developing relationships with foreign investors

This week's Canadian Investment Summit brings foreign investors, but also Canadian groups interested in partnerships. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt and Natural Resources Minister John Herron will attend the summit alongside several companies interested in finding partners to refurbish the Mactaquac Dam, among other projects.  

Foreign investors expect a seat at the table, raising questions of Canadian sovereignty leading up to the Canada Investment Summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited investors from nations such as the United States, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and China to this month's Canada Investment Summit.

Prof. Sebastien Betermier weighs in on Canada's $1-trillion investment push ahead of Carney summit

As Ottawa prepares to host its first-ever Canada Investment Summit this month, questions remain about whether the federal government can deliver on Prime Minister Mark Carney's pledge to catalyze $1 trillion in investment over five years.

Brandon Greenall named Poets&Quants 2026 MBA To Watch

Brandon Greenall MBA’26 has been named 2026 MBA to Watch by Poets & Quants, a distinction highlighting promising business students from leading programs around the world.  

Schwartz’s goes local amid rising tariff costs

As U.S. tariffs disrupt supply chains, Montreal’s Schwartz’s Deli has replaced its longtime Cott’s Black Cherry Soda with Fleischer’s, a made-in-Quebec alternative.