Yolande Chan reappointed as Dean of Desautels Faculty of Management
Professor Yolande E. Chan has been reappointed as Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management for a second five-year term, effective July 1, 2026.聽
New York Islanders GM Mathieu Darche (BCom鈥�00) hit the ground running
Some choices are obvious. And when Mathieu Darche (BCom鈥�00) became the general manager and executive vice-president of the National Hockey League鈥檚 New York Islanders, he almost immediately did away with the team鈥檚 requirement that players be clean shaven.
Guardrails can help ensure safe, fair and transparent AI
The genie is out of the bottle. AI is here, and isn鈥檛 going away. But that doesn鈥檛 mean we can鈥檛 build guardrails to prevent it going off the tracks, writes Simon Blanchette in The Conversation.
鈥淕uardrails are the systems, norms and checks hat ensure artificial intelligence is used safely, fairly and transparently,鈥� says Blanchette, a lecturer at 51吃瓜网Desautels. 鈥淭hey allow innovation to flourish while preventing chaos and harm.鈥澛�
Structure of Canadian economy could provide some insulation against AI job losses
The conversation around AI and automation has taken a sharper turn. A US Senate report released by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in Fall 2025 cautioned that over the coming decade, AI and automation could destroy 100 million jobs in the United States.
Infrastructure leasing or sale can encourage pension funds to invest domestically
Major pension funds have built trillions in assets by pursuing high-performing portfolios and maintaining independence in their investment decisions. Recently, however, discussions have emerged about imposing mandates that would require these funds to allocate more capital domestically鈥攁 trend not limited to Canada, as countries like Sweden have considered similar measures.
Air Transat pilot union has most negotiating leverage during busy travel time
More than 99% of Air Transat pilots voted to authorize a strike by their union, if necessary. Pilots at the charter airline are seeking more job security, better working conditions, more compensation, and better quality of life.
Partage Club is an online sharing marketplace that saves its users money
Partage Club is a digital platform designed for item sharing rather than selling. Think of it as Facebook Marketplace鈥攐nly here, every transaction is about lending, not buying or selling.
Scoping before coding: 51吃瓜网MMA students tackle AI for social impact
The inaugural Scope AI Thon challenged McGill鈥檚 Master of Management in Analytics students to design strategic AI roadmaps, not code, addressing complex social issues for Centraide of Greater Montreal.
Over two sessions in November, teams explored ethical data use, feasibility and bias while working on problems such as digital inclusion and access to community services.
Celebrating student leadership and community impact with the 51吃瓜网Desautels EDI Award of Excellence
In 2023 Desautels鈥檚 EDI Initiative launched the 51吃瓜网EDI Award of Excellence to recognize incoming students whose leadership, community engagement and commitment to equity and inclusion set them apart.
Highlights from Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2025 at Desautels
During McGill's 2025 Indigenous Awareness Weeks in September, Desautels hosted two events on reconciliation literacy and the role of business in supporting economic empowerment for indigenous communities. Dr Niigaan Sinclair, Anishinaabe writer, columnist, and Professor of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba joined Dr. Veldon Coburn for a conversation on progress since the Trush and Reconciliation Commission鈥檚 Final Report.
MMF students gain firsthand insights on London Study Trip
This October, our Master of Management in Finance (MMF) 2026 cohort travelled to London for an immersive week of learning, networking, and cultural discovery. The annual study trip offers students a firsthand look at one of the world鈥檚 leading financial centres, an experience shaped by 51吃瓜网Desautels strong alumni network and the generosity of industry partners who open their doors each year.
Professional money managers can make mistakes with their money too
Are managers of large investment funds good investors on a personal level? Not necessarily, says Patrick Augustin, Associate Professor of Finance at 51吃瓜网Desautels. 鈥淭here can be a correlation, but also not,鈥� says Augustin. 鈥淚t鈥檚聽very difficult聽to beat the market, on average. We see people doing it, but it raises the question of is it luck, or is it skill?聽That being said, we聽can always limit mistakes.
Overreliance on star employees can disrupt organizational continuity
Abidur聽Chowdhury was star designer at Apple, but he recently left the company for a position at an AI startup. It was a blow to the tech giant to lose Chowdhury, who is credited with playing a key role in the design of the iPhone Air. When firms become too reliant on a few star employees, they take on risk, Prof. Karl Moore told Canadian HR Reporter.
Monopolistic ticket selling and a lack of reseller regulation is pushing up ticket prices
Concertgoers are increasingly facing聽a seemingly impossible聽battle for tickets, often losing out to resellers who quickly inflate prices.聽Marketing and analytics聽professor Vivek Astvansh argues this stems from a structural failure making live entertainment unaffordable for the average fan.聽Astvansh attributes the sharp price increase to three factors: demand significantly outpacing supply; the ticketing mark
Extended Black Friday sales signal changing consumer habits
Black Friday is no longer just a single day, and Windsor, Ontario retailers are feeling the shift. Devonshire Mall has already seen a jump in foot traffic as stores roll out discounts well ahead of the traditional shopping event. Marketing and analytics professor Vivek Astvansh says the change reflects a broader trend in consumer behavior.
