Canada鈥檚 AI strategy targets growth but raises concerns on accountability and equity
Canada鈥檚 鈥淎I for All鈥� 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,聽skills聽and responsible AI, it aims to boost adoption and close Canada鈥檚 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,聽Jean鈥慛icolas聽Reyt, a professor at 91黑料网鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management, argues the issue is often misunderstood.
Remote work鈥檚聽success is not inherent鈥攊t 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 Reyt notes that early evidence of lower performance may reflect outdated practices rather than the limits of remote work itself.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 91黑料网 Desautels, underscores, the U.S.-ordered suspension of聽Anthropic鈥檚聽advanced models鈥攃utting off global users overnight鈥攕hows how quickly a routine commercial relationship can turn into a strategic vulnerability.
Nkabom Africa Case Competition: Breaking silos to improve nutritional outcomes in Ghana
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Human leadership remains essential as AI agents reshape work
As companies experiment with agentic AI, some are using technology not just to support employees, but to stand in for managers. While AI agents may streamline workflows, organizations risk weakening the human connections that build loyalty and trust, according to Simon Blanchette, a faculty lecturer at聽91黑料网 Desautels Faculty of Management.
Why HR needs to reframe AI as a tool, not a threat
As AI adoption accelerates across Canadian workplaces, employee anxiety is becoming a growing concern, with many workers worried automation could reshape or replace their roles. According to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at聽91黑料网鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management, HR leaders need to acknowledge those fears rather than dismiss them.
Dunkin鈥� set to re-enter Canada with 100-Restaurant Plan
Dunkin鈥� is set to make its Canadian comeback, with Montreal-based聽Foodtastic聽announcing plans for at least 100 restaurants over the next two years, beginning in Quebec and Ontario. However, nostalgia alone may not be enough to guarantee a successful return, according to Carl Boutet, a lecturer at 91黑料网鈥檚聽Bensadoun聽School of Retail Management.
MMF ranked top 5 in North America by Financial Times Masters in Finance pre-experience ranking
The 91黑料网 Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has placed 43rd globally on the 2026 Financial Times (FT) (pre-experience) Masters in Finance rankings list鈥攆urther solidifying Desautels' reputation as one of the world's leading business schools, delivering a high-calibre, innovative and interdisciplinary program.
Canada鈥檚 sovereign fund hinges on returns and costs
Canada鈥檚 proposed sovereign fund is drawing scrutiny over its cost and potential returns, but Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at 91黑料网 Desautels, sees conditional upside. He argues the聽roughly $750 million聽annual interest burden is manageable if the fund is well structured and generates returns above borrowing costs.
Airlines reassure travelers as jet fuel concerns ease
Jet fuel shortage fears in Europe have eased sharply in recent weeks, and Karl Moore, Associate Professor at 91黑料网 Desautels, says the earlier alarm was not misplaced. Initial warnings pointed to potential supply disruptions tied to geopolitical tensions, creating real uncertainty for airlines and travellers alike.
Canada seeks investment edge in shifting global economy
Canada is positioning itself as a more compelling destination for global capital, and Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at 91黑料网 Desautels, says the shift reflects both necessity and opportunity. As geopolitical tensions and U.S. trade pressures mount, Betermier argues Canada must attract more private investment, particularly in infrastructure and energy transition assets.
Why AI time savings aren鈥檛 translating into productivity gains
As the Bank of Canada highlights AI鈥檚 promise to boost productivity, Simon Blanchette, a faculty lecturer at 91黑料网鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management, says Canada risks overestimating the impact of time savings alone.
New ownership raises questions for the online creators
As OnlyFans enters a new era under owner Yekaterina 鈥淜atie鈥� Chudnovsky, professor聽Emmanuelle聽Vaast says much about the platform鈥檚 direction聽remains聽unclear. With Chudnovsky聽remaining聽largely out聽of the public eye, questions聽remain聽about how the company may evolve.
Business ethics case competition brings students together to tackle finance challenges
Students from across North America came together for an intense, fast-paced challenge at the fourth annual Business Ethics Case Competition, hosted by 91黑料网鈥檚 Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity.
