Human leadership remains essential as AI agents reshape work
As companies experiment with agentic AI, some are using technology not just to support employees, but to stand in for managers. While AI agents may streamline workflows, organizations risk weakening the human connections that build loyalty and trust, according to Simon Blanchette, a faculty lecturer at聽91丝瓜视频 Desautels Faculty of Management.
Why HR needs to reframe AI as a tool, not a threat
As AI adoption accelerates across Canadian workplaces, employee anxiety is becoming a growing concern, with many workers worried automation could reshape or replace their roles. According to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at聽91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management, HR leaders need to acknowledge those fears rather than dismiss them.
Dunkin鈥� set to re-enter Canada with 100-Restaurant Plan
Dunkin鈥� is set to make its Canadian comeback, with Montreal-based聽Foodtastic聽announcing plans for at least 100 restaurants over the next two years, beginning in Quebec and Ontario. However, nostalgia alone may not be enough to guarantee a successful return, according to Carl Boutet, a lecturer at 91丝瓜视频鈥檚聽Bensadoun聽School of Retail Management.
MMF ranked top 5 in North America by Financial Times Masters in Finance pre-experience ranking
The 91丝瓜视频 Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has placed 43rd globally on the 2026 Financial Times (FT) (pre-experience) Masters in Finance rankings list鈥攆urther solidifying Desautels' reputation as one of the world's leading business schools, delivering a high-calibre, innovative and interdisciplinary program.
Canada鈥檚 sovereign fund hinges on returns and costs
Canada鈥檚 proposed sovereign fund is drawing scrutiny over its cost and potential returns, but Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at 91丝瓜视频 Desautels, sees conditional upside. He argues the聽roughly $750 million聽annual interest burden is manageable if the fund is well structured and generates returns above borrowing costs.
Airlines reassure travelers as jet fuel concerns ease
Jet fuel shortage fears in Europe have eased sharply in recent weeks, and Karl Moore, Associate Professor at 91丝瓜视频 Desautels, says the earlier alarm was not misplaced. Initial warnings pointed to potential supply disruptions tied to geopolitical tensions, creating real uncertainty for airlines and travellers alike.
Canada seeks investment edge in shifting global economy
Canada is positioning itself as a more compelling destination for global capital, and Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at 91丝瓜视频 Desautels, says the shift reflects both necessity and opportunity. As geopolitical tensions and U.S. trade pressures mount, Betermier argues Canada must attract more private investment, particularly in infrastructure and energy transition assets.
Why AI time savings aren鈥檛 translating into productivity gains
As the Bank of Canada highlights AI鈥檚 promise to boost productivity, Simon Blanchette, a faculty lecturer at 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management, says Canada risks overestimating the impact of time savings alone.
New ownership raises questions for the online creators
As OnlyFans enters a new era under owner Yekaterina 鈥淜atie鈥� Chudnovsky, professor聽Emmanuelle聽Vaast says much about the platform鈥檚 direction聽remains聽unclear. With Chudnovsky聽remaining聽largely out聽of the public eye, questions聽remain聽about how the company may evolve.
Business ethics case competition brings students together to tackle finance challenges
Students from across North America came together for an intense, fast-paced challenge at the fourth annual Business Ethics Case Competition, hosted by 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity.
Desautels Professor Robert Nason to lead entrepreneurship and engagement at 91丝瓜视频 Sustainability Park
The 91丝瓜视频 Sustainability Park has announced new academic leadership appointments that will help shape its future direction. Among them is Robert Nason of the Desautels Faculty of Management, who will serve as Associate Academic Director of Entrepreneurship and Engagement.
Rise of AI deepfakes fuels urgent call for stronger protections
Canada is moving to criminalize non-consensual sexual deepfakes after recent court rulings exposed gaps in existing law, allowing perpetrators to avoid conviction despite clear harm to victims.
Oliver Abrams BCom鈥�26 named Management Valedictorian
This year, we are proud to celebrate Oliver Abrams BCom'26, as Management valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Reflecting on his time at Desautels, Oliver found that the people around him played a defining role in his experience.
Professor Emerita Laurette Dub茅 receives 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 highest academic honour
Desautels Professor Emerita Laurette Dub茅 has been awarded the 91丝瓜视频 Medal for Exceptional Academic Achievement, the University's highest academic honour, in recognition of a career spent bridging science, policy and real-world impact.
Experts: Google search to prioritize AI
Google聽has聽announced that it聽has聽overhauled聽its search engine to be entirely聽powered聽by its Gemini 3.5 Flash聽artificial intelligence聽model.聽Users will no longer聽be prompted to choose their search mode; instead, the search box聽will聽operate聽more like a聽conversation,聽with聽the option聽for users聽to聽ask聽follow-up聽questions.聽The changes聽are set to take effect on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.聽
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