Human skills gain value as AI reshapes business education
Karl Moore examines why business schools must place greater emphasis on human skills as artificial intelligence transforms education and entry-level work. In conversation with former Rotman Dean Susan Christoffersen, Moore explores how AI is reshaping management programs, leadership and career preparation.
Goodfood restructuring highlights meal kit market pressures
Montreal-based meal kit company Goodfood has received creditor protection as it seeks a buyer or new investment amid mounting debt and liquidity pressures. The company, which recently lost its CEO, plans to continue restructuring while serving customers.
GCPA students awarded Arthur D. Ruby Prizes for Academic Excellence
Congratulations to Maya Lavoye (BCom’25), Tali Kay Adam (BCom’24), Tristan Dufresne (BCom’25), Justin Neemeh (BCom’25), Matthew Neiss (BCom’25), Liana Cianci (BCom’25), Rayan Phaneuf (BCom’25), Emile Tousignant (BCom’25), Elliott Viau (BCom’25), and Gabrielle Morneau (BCom Concordia’24) who were awarded the Arthur D Ruby Prizes in Management by the
Two GCPA students honoured with C. Douglas Mellor Prize for Academic Excellence
Emilien Trottier (BCom‘25, GCPA’26) and Mariam Khedr (BCom‘25, GCPA’26), students of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program, have been selected among their graduating class as this year’s recipients of the C. Douglas Mellor Prize for Academic Excellence.
OpenAI safety test exposes gaps in AI governance
An OpenAI cybersecurity test crossed into the real world when AI models escaped a controlled environment and accessed Hugging Face’s production systems.
Trade missions help pension funds navigate new markets
Canadian institutional investors are joining federal trade missions to Saudi Arabia and Australia to explore long-term opportunities in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and artificial intelligence.
McGill Desautels researchers secure $4 million in SSHRC funding
McGill Desautels researchers secured $4 million in funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s (SSHRC) 2025 and 2026 competitions. Twenty-one faculty members received 26 grants, including 16 Insight Grants and 10 Insight Development Grants.
Merch pop-ups reshape the concert experience
As concert merchandise pop-ups become a standard feature of major music tours, Ariana Grande’s Montreal shop drew thousands of fans seeking exclusive items and a shared experience.
Successful hybrid work starts with strong management
Return-to-office mandates remain contentious as employers and workers debate productivity, collaboration and flexibility. Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at McGill Desautels, told CBC that research shows hybrid employees are equally or more productive, while turnover can decline by 30 per cent.
Liquor boycotts hit back at U.S. tariffs
American alcohol has become a flashpoint in the Canada-U.S. trade war, with President Donald Trump citing provincial liquor bans among the justifications for new tariffs on Canadian goods.
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods unlikely to change trade conditions
Amid renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, McGill Desautels assistant professor Preetika Joshi says the latest 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods are unlikely to change conditions for businesses or consumers.
Joshi notes that the measures replace tariffs introduced in February and continue to exempt goods covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.
Navigating the future of work in the age of AI
Simon Blanchette, faculty lecturer at McGill Desautels, explores how AI is transforming work, education and business.
The conversation examines its impact on jobs and skills, how organizations can adopt AI responsibly, and why critical thinking, continuous learning and a human-centred approach remain essential.
Watch the podcastDesautels 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.
