Cyber attacks? Bioterrorism? To ‘Pace the Frontier’ of AI effectively, we must improve our anticipatory thinking

Authors: Simon Blanchette and Emmanuelle Vaast 

Publication: The Conversation 

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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.

Colourless foods reshape perceptions of health and flavour

As food companies move away from artificial dyes, some are eliminating colour altogether rather than using costly, less stable natural alternatives.

Yu Ma, professor of marketing at McGill Desautels, says this shift may appeal to health-conscious consumers who associate colourless products with purity, authenticity and natural ingredients.

SHEIN's cooling appeal in Montreal

Shein’s latest Montreal pop-up has drawn less interest than its 2023 edition, potentially reflecting growing consumer discomfort with the brand’s environmental and labour record.

Tariffs expose the need for stronger Canadian supply chains

Canadian businesses are reworking supply chains as renewed trade tensions raise the threat of tariffs. The Unscented Company, a maker of cleaning and home products, estimates tariffs could cost it $150,000 by year-end and is accelerating shipments to the United States.

Financial institutions tighten rules on prediction markets

Canadian financial institutions are tightening employee rules around prediction markets as platforms expand access to event-based contracts. Patrick Augustin, associate professor of finance at McGill Desautels, supports this proactive approach.

Banks and insurers are restricting wagers tied to financial indicators, companies or information employees may obtain through their work.