/channels/taxonomy/term/5/all en /channels/channels/news/crypto-etfs-mitigating-fraud-risk-through-regulated-institutions-362041 <p>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.</p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:12:36 +0000 webfull 205335 at /channels /channels/channels/news/healthy-snacks-make-good-business-sense-362040 <p>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%.</p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:04:02 +0000 webfull 205334 at /channels /channels/channels/news/imhl-grad-colleen-timm-named-leadership-position-mcgill-university-health-centre-362039 <p><strong>Colleen Timm (MSc’97, IMHL'21) </strong>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.</p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:01:12 +0000 webfull 205333 at /channels /channels/channels/news/many-restaurant-diners-gst-holiday-wont-amount-much-362038 <p>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 <a href="/desautels/yu-ma"><strong>Yu Ma</strong></a>, 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.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:59:34 +0000 webfull 205332 at /channels /channels/channels/news/donald-trumps-counterparts-learned-best-practices-during-his-first-term-362037 <p>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 <a href="/desautels/vivek-astvansh"><strong>Vivek Astvansh</strong></a> 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.</p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:55:39 +0000 webfull 205331 at /channels /channels/channels/news/anna-kim-earns-one-early-career-teaching-award-362036 <p><a href="/desautels/anna-kim"><strong>Anna Kim </strong></a>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.</p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:45:25 +0000 webfull 205330 at /channels /channels/channels/news/gcpa-guest-lecturer-jason-binette-adams-receives-2024-gcpa-dedication-award-362035 <p>Congratulations to <b>Jason Binette-Adams</b> (BCom ‘19, GCPA '20) on receiving the <a href="/desautels/programs/gcpa">Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting</a> Dedication Award.</p> <p>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.</p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:57:14 +0000 webfull 205329 at /channels /channels/channels/news/jennifer-robson-food-insecurity-among-canadian-adults-disabilities-hub-362034 <p>December 11th, 2024 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/visiting-professors-and-scholars/jennifer-robson">Jennifer Robson</a>, in a commentary for <em>The Hub</em>, 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.</p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:28:00 +0000 webfull 205328 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mcburney-fellowship-recruitment-362033 <h3>The Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy <a href="/equity-ethics-policy/experiential-learning-programs/mcburney-fellowship/projects">McBurney Fellowship</a> is accepting applications for Summer 2025!</h3> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:14:24 +0000 webfull 205327 at /channels /channels/channels/event/holiday-closure-engine-centre-362032 <p>McGill Engine Centre will close at 4:30PM on Monday, December 23, 2024, and will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.</p> <p>Wishing everyone a restful holiday break.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:02:43 +0000 webfull 205326 at /channels /channels/channels/news/closure-holiday-season-362031 <p>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!</p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:29:10 +0000 webfull 205324 at /channels /channels/channels/event/hybrid-event-reimagining-shakespeare-remaking-modern-world-systems-362030 <p><em>La version francaise suit.</em></p> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:54:09 +0000 webfull 205322 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mohana-reimagining-womens-health-362029 <p>Mohana is a precision health platform to help women in perimenopause feel better and navigate this transition with ease and confidence. Mohana founder Dora Jambor’s entrepreneurship journey stemmed from a foundation in computer science and Artificial Intelligence (AI).</p> <p>Discover what ignited her passion for women's hormonal health and inspired her to start Mohana.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/mohana-reimagining-womens-health">Learn more about Mohana</a></div> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:10:06 +0000 webfull 205320 at /channels /channels/channels/event/doctoral-recital-manuel-lopez-tovar-percussion-362024 <p>Class of Fabrice Marandola</p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:02:36 +0000 webfull 205313 at /channels /channels/channels/event/masters-recital-jane-mockus-viola-362018 <p>Class of Victor Fournelle-Blain</p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:31:44 +0000 webfull 205306 at /channels