/channels/taxonomy/term/14389/all en /channels/news/new-csx-terminal-heat-intermodal-competition-along-st-lawrence-corridor-225465 <p>The late-January unveiling of a project by American rail-freight giant CSX to build a new $93.3-million intermodal terminal near the Quebec port of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield warmed the hearts of local stakeholders on one of the coldest days ever recorded in Central Canada.</p> <p>… For his part, ���ϲ����� University business professor <strong>William Polushin</strong> sees the new terminal project as a sound business investment for CSX, Valleyfield and the province.</p> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:43:26 +0000 webfull 95234 at /channels /channels/news/doing-business-mexico-what-canadian-firms-need-know-218185 <p>Last week (Sept. 16), Mexico celebrated its 202nd anniversary of independence. In the scheme of anniversaries, this year was not of particular importance. As it pertains to Mexico’s budding democracy, though, this year’s celebrations provided Mexicans, from Tijuana to Mexicali, with the opportunity to reflect on looming changes to Mexico’s political landscape.</p> <p><i>-Article by William Polushin </i></p> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:14:15 +0000 webfull 87180 at /channels /channels/news/canada-china-youth-business-forum-william-polushin-founder-president-amaxis-inc-237071 <p><span>Canada </span><strong>William Polushin</strong><span> is Founder and President of AMAXIS Inc. He is also Founding Director of the Program for International Competitiveness, and a Lecturer in international business at the Desautels Faculty of Management.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pulso.cl/noticia/opinion/2014/06/4-44787-9-el-fenomeno-de-las-estrategias-emergentes.shtml" target="_blank"></a><span>Watch video: </span><a href="http://www.freenewspos.com/english/video/canada/gLbGUg3mDSQ" target="_blank">Freenewspos</a></p> Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:25:09 +0000 webfull 103243 at /channels /channels/news/why-canada-was-shut-out-asia%E2%80%99s-new-power-forum-218223 <p>Last week, a Globe article outlined the challenges that Canada faces in establishing itself as a trading power in the Asian region.</p> <p>As I read along, I suddenly thought of a scene from the movie Shrek, where the donkey character jumps in and out of view, shouting: “Oh, oh, pick me . . . oh, pick me . . . oh me . . . me, me, meeeee (donkey falls out of view)”.</p> <p><i>-Article by <b>William Polushin</b></i></p> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:39:25 +0000 webfull 87217 at /channels /channels/news/granddaddy-all-canadian-us-trade-disputes-about-rear-its-ugly-head-again-239904 <p><span>A recent dispute over “country of origin labelling” for meat products underscores the fact that Canada and the U.S. still have their share of trade disputes.</span></p> <p><span>... <span>“For the first time in years, we actually see new housing starts in the United States past the one-million mark,” said <strong>William Polushin</strong>, an international business expert and lecturer at the Desautels faculty of management at ���ϲ����� University.</span></span></p> Mon, 03 Nov 2014 19:13:59 +0000 webfull 106308 at /channels /channels/news/knowledge-investing-path-safer-returns-218630 <p>A $1,000 investment in Berkshire Hathaway in 1965 – the year that Warren Buffett took control of the company – is worth over $5 million today.</p> <p>… Over the decades, this legendary investor has been unparalleled in his ability to create shareholder wealth.</p> <p><i>-Article by <b>William Polushin</b></i></p> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:25:58 +0000 webfull 87844 at /channels /channels/news/cross-country-check-218785 <p>Professor <strong>William Polushin</strong> discusses with Rex Murphy about whether Canada should allow foreign state-owned companies to buy into Canadian resource industries.</p> <p>Listen to interview (1:47:28): <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/checkup/popupaudio.html?clipIds=2297798311" target="_blank">CBC</a>, October 28, 2012</p> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:16:17 +0000 webfull 88094 at /channels /channels/news/les-ingr%C3%A9dients-du-succ%C3%A8s-selon-deux-experts-218786 <p>Le Canada et le Québec accusent un retard important en ce qui a trait à l'effort lié à la R-D et à l'innovation. Comment faire pour maximiser la R-D et s'assurer de faire mieux? Alain Lavoie et <strong>William Polushin</strong>, deux experts du domaine, répondent.</p> <p>Lire l’article complet: <a href="http://www.lesaffaires.com/archives/generale/les-ingredients-du-succes-selon-deux-experts/550102" target="_blank">Les Affaires</a>, le 20 octobre 2012</p> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:17:50 +0000 webfull 88095 at /channels