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Transforming urban mobility at the SGI sustainable transportation roundtable

Explore the insights from the second Sustainable Transportation Roundtable hosted by 9I制作厂免费's Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI). This year's event, sponsored by Alstom, focused on road safety and reimagining urban streets. Keynote speaker Tom Flood highlighted the impact of media on street design and the need to shift narratives towards safer, more inclusive transportation. Panels discussed reclaiming streets for diverse users and overcoming barriers to public transportation.

Saibal Ray and Anna Kim earn prestigious university awards

Two researchers at Desautels were among the academics recognized by 9I制作厂免费 with prestigious internal awards for their outstanding scholarship and research excellence. Associate Professor Anna Kim聽was among the eleven associate and assistant professors honoured with a William Dawson Scholar award, which recognized the demonstrated potential to become a global leader in their field.

Canada must reflect on its fundamental values in a rapidly changing world

In Canada, we often imitate the US political system without giving it serious thought, says Jean Charest, a former Member of the Parliament of Canada and Premier of Quebec. But growing political polarization and pressures on the Supreme Court shouldn鈥檛 be emulated, Charest told Prof. Karl Moore for an article in Les Affaires.

9I制作厂免费 to award honorary degree to Don Lewtas for contributions to global finance & student learning

9I制作厂免费 will award an honorary degree to Donald William Lewtas (BCom鈥�75), a 9I制作厂免费 alumnus, at the 9I制作厂免费 Desautels Faculty of Management convocation this spring.

Lewtas will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.), in recognition of his leadership in global finance and his support for hands-on education at the faculty.

Nearly half of most recent MBA cohort are Quebec residents - but the program retains its international outlook

Desautels has one of the country鈥檚 top MBA programs, and its students come from all over the world. But nearly half of this year鈥檚 cohort are Quebec residents. 鈥淭his allows us to offer an experience tailored to the Quebec market, all while keeping the program鈥檚 international perspective,鈥� says Prof. Demetrios Vakratsas, the program鈥檚 academic director.

Cohort-based hiring can improve Gen Z employee retention

Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking, but having someone to lean on can help make it a little easier. Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z employees leave their job within the first year, but a recent US study found that when new hires join an organization as a group, employee retention is better. While Gen Z is unlikely to stay in their jobs as long as previous generations, this could be a strategy to hang around longer than they currently do.

When applying Gen AI to operations, start small

Generative AI has generated a whole lot of buzz--but not as many use cases. Many businesses don鈥檛 yet know how to use the technology to make their operations more efficient. Associate Professor of Strategy and Organization Karl Moore recommends starting small.

Tariff uncertainty interferes with business investment

Ever since Donald Trump鈥檚 鈥楲iberation Day鈥� tariff announcement, stock markets have been volatile. The tariffs impact thousands of companies, and with the exact scale and scope of tariffs changing almost daily, the extent to which they will be affected is uncertain. 鈥淚t makes it difficult for companies to investments,鈥� Prof. Sebastien Betermier told TVA Nouvelles.

SAQ stops selling dozens of Quebec-made gins

Gin is a classic British spirit, but dozens of Quebec distillers have taken to making it their own, embracing James Bond鈥檚 favourite drink. The SAQ, however, is not doing Quebec鈥檚 gin distillers many favours. Even though the provincial alcohol sales monopoly has sometimes promoted local producers, it removed more than 50 Quebec-made gin products from their stores to make shelf space.

Corporate casual dining chains struggle to attract customers who prize authenticity

Casual dining chains such as Applebee鈥檚 and TGI Friday鈥檚 were once ubiquitous in the United States. However, the middle-class restaurant is fading fast. TGI Friday鈥檚 has filed for bankruptcy, while Applebee鈥檚 has shuttered dozens of locations. Rising costs have contributed to the struggles of these chains, but their generic branding fails to resonate in an era where authenticity matters. Millennials, in particular, demand authenticity, according to Associate Professor Daphne Demetry.

US trade policy changes present challenges and opportunities

Among the many changes to U.S. trade policy announced during the early days of the second Trump administration was the intention to eliminate the de minimis exemption on shipments to the United States. This exemption allows shipments valued at less than $800 to cross the border duty-free, presenting challenges for businesses that rely on smaller shipments.

Tech products international supply chains make them especially vulnerable to tariffs

When U.S. president Donald Trump announced a sweeping tariff policy in April 2020, stock markets plunged. Certain sectors were more affected than others, with large technology firms like Apple and NVIDIA among the biggest losers. 鈥淪ectors like tech that rely on international supply chains are going to be more heavily affected by tariffs,鈥� Professor Sebastien Betermier told CBC News.

MMR students explore retail innovation in Dubai

In March 2025, students in the Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program at 9I制作厂免费 Desautels, took part in a week-long study trip to Dubai, to explore one of the world鈥檚 most dynamic retail hubs.

Tackling greenwashing in energy transition

How can we prevent greenwashing from undermining real climate progress? That's the question students from across Canada tackled at the 2025 SGI Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability, hosted by 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI).