McGill University News

Crypto ETFs: Mitigating fraud risk through regulated institutions

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:12:36 +0000

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow investors to hold a variety of cryptocurrencies in a single investment product. While all of Canada’s Big Six banks now include some crypto ETFs in their portfolios, these investments represent only a small fraction of their holdings. A major advantage of ETFs is their ability to offer protection from market volatility. However, given the speculative nature of crypto means it can still be extremely volatile, even within an ETF structure.

Published: 11 December 2024

Healthy snacks make good business sense

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:04:02 +0000

A 2022 study by researchers at McGill Desautels revealed that when shoppers were offered a promotion that gave them a choice between a healthy snack and a pastry with their coffee, sales of healthy snacks increased by more than 1000%.

Published: 11 December 2024

IMHL grad Colleen Timm named to leadership position at McGill University Health Centre

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:01:12 +0000

Colleen Timm (MSc’97, IMHL'21) has been appointed to a four-year term as Associate President and Executive Director of the McGill University Health Centre. The graduate of McGill’s International Master’s in Health Leadership program has worked at MUHC for more than 23 years, first as a speech-language pathologist and most recently as Director of multidisciplinary services.

Published: 11 December 2024

For many restaurant diners, GST Holiday won’t amount to much

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:59:34 +0000

With inflation pinching household budgets, the Government of Canada has introduced a temporary two-month GST holiday on select goods and services.. While restaurant meals are included, diners are unlikely to notice much of a difference, says Yu Ma, Associate Professor of Marketing at McGill Desautels. On a $20 restaurant tab, the 5% GST amounts to only one dollar. "I don't know how many people will notice the change in their final bills," Ma told CTV News.

Published: 11 December 2024

Donald Trump’s counterparts learned best practices during his first term

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:55:39 +0000

Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel before and also lifted them. And then imposed them again. The on-again, off-again tariff truce cycle has played out in multiple industries, and Canada can expect more incendiary rhetoric on trade in a second Trump term, writes Professor Vivek Astvansh in The Conversation Canada. So how should Canada engage with Trump’s theatrical approach to politics? “Ideally, leaders talk to each other and resolve disagreements,” says Astvansh.

Published: 11 December 2024

Anna Kim earns ONE Early Career Teaching Award

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:45:25 +0000

Anna Kim has been recognized with a Organizations and the Natural Environment (ONE) Early Career Teaching Award 2024. The Associate Professor of Management was recognized for her dedication to sustainability and innovative approach to teaching. Given by the Organizations and the Natural Environment division of the Academy of Management, the award recognizes excellence in teaching topics related to critical interactions between organizations and the environment.

Published: 11 December 2024

GCPA Guest Lecturer Jason Binette-Adams receives the 2024 GCPA Dedication Award

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:57:14 +0000

Congratulations to Jason Binette-Adams (BCom ‘19, GCPA '20) on receiving the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Dedication Award.

This award recognizes excellence in guidance by guest GCPA lecturers or experts. Excellent teaching can be demonstrated through a well-designed course, engaging in-class activities and materials, use of innovative teaching strategies, and a commitment to improving one's courses through feedback.

Published: 11 December 2024

Jennifer Robson on food insecurity among Canadian adults with disabilities | The Hub

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:28:00 +0000

December 11th, 2024 | Jennifer Robson, in a commentary for The Hub, highlights the alarming fact that Canadians with disabilities are more than twice as likely to face food insecurity as those without disabilities. She argues that this disparity is not caused by factors like age or education but by systemic policy failures.

Published: 11 December 2024

Closure for the Holiday Season

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:29:10 +0000

The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre will be closed for the holidays from December 21st to January 5th. We'll be back on January 6th. Happy Holidays!

Published: 11 December 2024

Experts: 2024 Holiday Season

webfull — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:06:43 +0000

Winter brings its own set of health risks, from slips and falls to snow-shovelling heart strain, as well as seasonal weight gain and illnesses from gatherings or travel.

Mitch Shulman, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, and attending physician, Montreal General and Royal Victoria hospitals, can share his expertise on preventing winter injuries, recognizing and managing heart-attack symptoms and staying healthy through the holiday season.

Published: 11 December 2024