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Cree Nation Trust Fund part of bid to turn Bay Building into cultural centre

admin — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:05:48 +0000

The Bay Building on Saint Catherine Street is one of Montreal’s most iconic retail locations. But after the Hudson’s Bay Company dissolved in 2025, is future is unclear. One of the bidders for it is the Cree Nation Trust Fund. Called James Bay Eeyou Corporation, they’re partnering with JHD Real Estate on a $400 million bid that would transform the 134-year-old building into a mixed use development that includes commercial space, housing, a hotel development, and a heritage hub with an Indigenous cultural centre and a museum.

IMSF Hype Day

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:16:59 +0000

Join us for the Integrated Management Student Fellowship Hype Days, two days dedicated to answering questions and generating excitement for the next IMSF cohort.

IMSF Hype Day

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:19:23 +0000

Join us for the Integrated Management Student Fellowship Hype Days, two days dedicated to answering questions and generating excitement for the next IMSF cohort.

A Theory Model of Digital Currency with Asymmetric Privacy

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:25:53 +0000

Authors: Katrin Tinn

Publication: Management Science
Forthcoming. Published Online: 1 Aug 2025, Articles in Advance.
Accepted for the Special Issue on Digital Finance

Resilience by Design: Strengthening climate resilience for coastal communities and commerce

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:16:42 +0000

As part of the Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability, powered by Gildan, this moderated panel brings to

3rd Annual Sustainable Transportation Roundtable

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:29:40 +0000

Canadian employers risk 'doing layoffs with extra steps' without AI workforce planning

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:37:21 +0000

Simon Blanchette, Faculty Lecturer, says Canadian organizations implementing AI without strategic workforce planning are doing layoffs with extra steps, because they're losing expertise, and they're not really planning for what's going to come after.

IMHL leadership featured at the launch of 91��’s PERL event

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:39:22 +0000

91�� celebrated an exciting milestone with the launch of the Pandemic and Emergency Readiness Lab (PERL), a bold new initiative led by Dr. Joanne Liu (IMHL’14) that aims to transform how we prepare for future global health challenges. Designed to bring world‑class science and leadership together, PERL is accelerating innovation in crisis readiness—from pandemics and climate‑driven emergencies to the growing threat of disinformation.

AI Pushes Deloitte to Redefine Roles and Rethink Career Paths

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:41:36 +0000

As Deloitte rewrites job titles for more than 180,000 U.S. employees, Simon Blanchette, a lecturer at 91��’s Desautels Faculty of Management, says the shift reflects broader pressures facing Canadian employers as AI transforms workplace responsibilities.

Replacing entry-level work can decimate a company’s talent pipeline

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:33:53 +0000

In an office environment, AI can perform many of the tasks that have traditionally been done by interns and junior employees. While that might seem like an efficiency gain, companies could lose out in the long run. The introduction of AI creates an inverse-pyramid within companies, according to Simon Blanchette, a management lecturer at 91�� Desautels.

Professor Augustin advocates for stronger communication in banking risk management

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:35:13 +0000

Professor Patrick Augustin addressed the critical gap between technical risk analysis and executive decision-making at the ALRiM-GARP Banking Risks Conference in Luxembourg in January. Speaking alongside regulators and industry leaders, Augustin argued that risk managers must develop strong communication skills to translate complex metrics into actionable insights for boards and senior leadership.

Employers are more open to negotiating employment terms than Canadians assume

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:27:50 +0000

Relatively few job candidates negotiate the terms of their employment, often because they fear losing the offer. Yet surveys show recruiters are open to negotiation, and it is rare for employers to withdraw an offer because a candidate attempted to negotiate. “A common mistake is to negotiate on salary alone or to present multiple terms as non-negotiable conditions for acceptance,” says Jean-Nicolas Reyt, an Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at 91�� Desautels.

Resurfacing online ‘challenge’ linked to surge in lug nut incidents

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:29:29 +0000

A surge of reports about loosened lug nuts on vehicles across Quebec has raised alarm among drivers and authorities, with some linking the dangerous trend to a resurfacing social mediamedia “lug nut challenge.” Emmanuelle Vaast, professor of information systems at 91��’s Desautels Faculty of Management, warns that even minimally viral trends can become dangerous.

Chinese electric vehicles could make up 10% of sales, pressuring current market leaders to lower prices

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:31:59 +0000

In January, trade relations between Canada and China began to thaw, when the two countries reached an agreement on several longstanding trade irritants.

Canada committed to lowing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from 100% to 6.1% for 49,000 units annually, while China agreed to reduce tariffs on canola, seafood and peas, unlocking billions in agricultural exports.

MCCHE Precision Convergence Webinar Series with Flora Salim

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:26:31 +0000

Foundation Models for Time-Series and Spatio-Temporal Data By Flora Salim

Professor University of New South Wales

Alumni

Cree Nation Trust Fund part of bid to turn Bay Building into cultural centre

IMSF Hype Day

IMSF Hype Day

A Theory Model of Digital Currency with Asymmetric Privacy

Resilience by Design: Strengthening climate resilience for coastal communities and commerce

3rd Annual Sustainable Transportation Roundtable

Canadian employers risk 'doing layoffs with extra steps' without AI workforce planning

IMHL leadership featured at the launch of 91������’s PERL event

AI Pushes Deloitte to Redefine Roles and Rethink Career Paths

Replacing entry-level work can decimate a company’s talent pipeline

Professor Augustin advocates for stronger communication in banking risk management

Employers are more open to negotiating employment terms than Canadians assume

Resurfacing online ‘challenge’ linked to surge in lug nut incidents

Chinese electric vehicles could make up 10% of sales, pressuring current market leaders to lower prices

MCCHE Precision Convergence Webinar Series with Flora Salim

IMHL leadership featured at the launch of 91��’s PERL event