/mbanext50/taxonomy/term/449/all en /mbanext50/channels/news/quebec-government-funding-cuts-could-affect-areas-research-university-pursues-358904 <p>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University’s standing as a leading global research institution is under threat, writes <a href="/desautels/anthony-c-masi"><strong>Professor Anthony C. Masi</strong></a> in a Montreal Gazette op-ed. The Government of Quebec is undermining the university by reducing transfers for construction and renovation. These cuts will affect STEM disciplines, says the Professor of Industrial Relations and Organizational Behaviour and Special Advisor to the Dean.</p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:11:53 +0000 admin 8726 at /mbanext50 /mbanext50/channels/news/four-day-work-week-can-improve-employee-well-being-while-sustaining-productivity-358274 <p>The length of a standard work week has been steadily declining for well over a century. In the 19th century, some factory workers in Canada were expected to work 72 hours each week. It wasn’t until the 1960s that the standard work week reached the current 40-hour norm. Today, the overwhelming majority of workers in Canada are in favour of further reductions. Many companies have already experimented with a four-day work week with reduced hours, and 91 per cent of them have chosen to stay with it.</p> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:06:55 +0000 admin 8698 at /mbanext50 /mbanext50/channels/news/mcgill-alumni-most-likely-reach-c-suite-358275 <p>There is no single path to the C-suite, but getting a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ education can help. Among Canadian university graduates, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumni are the most likely to become CEOs, according to research by Immerse Education, a UK provider of academic enrichment programs. According to data drawn from LinkedIn, more than 9,600 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumni are currently chief executives or have held a CEO role in the past.</p> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:09:23 +0000 admin 8697 at /mbanext50 /mbanext50/channels/news/little-progress-made-regulating-crypto-assets-canada-357294 <p>Despite commitments to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2027, Canada’s strides in regulating crypto-assets remain sluggish. CARF establishes a standardized reporting system for crypto-assets across 48 nations with the aim of tracking specific asset types and transactions while defining relevant tax jurisdictions.</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 16:51:07 +0000 admin 8536 at /mbanext50 /mbanext50/channels/news/saq-monopoly-pads-government-revenues-isnt-necessarily-shoppers-best-interest-357295 <p>Despite being a lucrative revenue source for the government, the Société des Alcools du Québec (SAQ) monopoly is under scrutiny for limiting consumer choices, especially for premium spirits like high-end bourbons. Exclusive distribution rights mean that if SAQ doesn’t stock a particular brand, it won’t be available in Quebec's retail outlets.</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 16:52:53 +0000 admin 8535 at /mbanext50 /mbanext50/channels/news/ai-potential-threat-democracy-lessons-traditional-media-could-help-357296 <p>In 2024, elections will be held in over fifty countries, with more than 2 billion voters eligible to head to the polls. But the rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools could be a game-changer. Tools like ChatGPT allow for the rapid creation of disinformation, and deep fake videos can make it difficult to know what is actually real.</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 16:55:03 +0000 admin 8534 at /mbanext50 /mbanext50/channels/news/saloua-benkhouya-lead-women-finance-association-quebec-affq-357293 <p><strong>Saloua Benkhouya</strong> (BSc’04, MBA’11) has been elected as President of the Board of Directors of the Women in Finance Association in Quebec (AFFQ), an organization dedicated to women in the financial services sector. Benkhouya has been an active member of AFFQ since 2016, previously serving as secretary and a member of the audit and risk management committee.</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 16:48:50 +0000 admin 8537 at /mbanext50