Air Canada and WestJet both increase checked bag fees
In February, WestJet announced it was increasing fees for checked bags. Shortly after, Air Canada followed suit. Both airlines now charge between $35 and $42 for the first checked bag on economy fares. Though now common throughout the industry, it was only in 2014 that Canada’s major airlines introduced checked bag fees. “It’s a business,” says Prof. Karl Moore. “You’re leaving money on the table if you don’t do it. There’s no outrage about it, so you can make some more money.”Published: 8 March 2024
Airfares are going down, but additional fees can offset any savings
Airfares are getting cheaper in Canada, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll pay less when you fly. In late 2023, WestJet introduced a $10 surcharge for checking bags with agents instead of online. Then, in February 2024, it increased checked bag fees for economy passengers on domestic flights. Low fares help attract customers, but the added fees can drive up the final bill substantially. “Airlines entice you with the low cost of the ticket, but the price is not as low as it appears with the ancillary fees,” Prof.Published: 8 March 2024
Failure of Lynx Air illustrates challenges of Canadian market
In February 2024, the low-cost carrier Lynx Air announced it was filing for creditor protection and would cease operations, with just a few days’ notice to its ticket holders. The airline had significant overlap with Air Canada’s routes and never managed to gain a foothold in the market. “It’s a difficult environment for airlines to make money in Canada,” says Prof.Published: 8 March 2024
"McGill Financial Statements" - Month of February 2024 / États financiers de McGill » – Mois de février 2024
To all Finance users,
The month of February 2024 is closed. You may pick up your Minerva Financial Statements by logging into Minerva via https://horizon.mcgill.ca/minerva
This link will bring you directly to the Finance (Fund) Administration Menu >> Financial Statements menu option.Published: 8 March 2024
Research Group on African Air and Space Law launched
This is only the first step. The McGill Institute of Air and Space Law is thrilled to announce the take-off of the Research Group focusing on air and space law in Africa! Thank you to the Co-Director, Prof. Vincent Correia and our Executive Director Stefan-Michael Wedenig for their opening remarks.Published: 8 March 2024
Master of Public Health students publish series of op-eds
Topics include COVID boosters, fighting Islamophobia, Montreal metro safety and more
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From Innovation to impact
The Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship helps turn ideas developed at McGill into companies that are making the world a better place
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McGill Reporter | McGill welcomes its first Fellows-in-Residence on Black Life and History
Throughout the month of March, McGill is hosting its first two Provostial Visiting Fellows-in-Residence on Black Life and History. The initiative stems from the McGill Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.Published: 7 March 2024
Education Community Garden Initiatives Help Grow the Next Generation of Environmental Change-Makers
With the impacts of climate change only projected to grow in the years to come, educational institutions urgently need to step up to the scale and scope of the challenge.Published: 7 March 2024
McGill Desautels: First Faculty to attain Silver in Sustainable Workplace Program
McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management has become the first Faculty to achieve Silver status in the Sustainable Workplace Certification program. Led by McGill's Office of Sustainability, the program encourages eco-friendly practices and a sustainability culture for departments and units across campus. Published: 6 March 2024
Caitlin Mazurek's Successful Doctoral Defense in KPE
On Friday, February 23, Caitlin Mazurek successfully defended her multidisciplinary PhD thesis titled "Knowledge creation and translation in sports biomechanics: applications in ice hockey."
Her research includes work on hockey skating coordination, academic and industry research partnerships in sports science, and implementing biomechanical analyses with a remote First Nation hockey team.
She is now working with the Tampa Bay Rays as a performance science intern.
Published: 6 March 2024
AI and Canada's proposed Online Harms Act | GZERO
March 5, 2024 | In this episode of GZERO AI, Professor Taylor Owen takes a look at the Canadian government’s Online Harms Act, which seeks to hold social media companies responsible for harmful content.Published: 6 March 2024
McGill welcomes its first Fellows-in-Residence on Black Life and History
Initiative stems from the Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism
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Schulich at the Junos: here are our nominees!
This year several Schulich faculty members and alumni are nominated for JUNO Awards! We are immensely proud to see these amazing artists being recognized in Canada.
The JUNO Awards recognize outstanding achievements in Canada’s music industry. This year’s award ceremony will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia to celebrate Canadian musical excellence. You can watch the JUNO Awards on the CBC Network on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. EST!
Here are some of our nominees...
53rd JUNO Awards
Published: 6 March 2024
Eric Latimer leads evaluation of a new social housing complex
Le Christin, located in downtown Montreal, is based on a new diverse housing model
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Celebrating International Women’s Day with McGill’s female Deans
How McGill’s leaders #InspireInclusion
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The Info-Neuro cart schedule for March is now available!
Published: 6 March 2024
Macdonald Campus Seed Library now open!
On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 the Macdonald Campus Library opened up its Seed Library for online orders. The seed catalogue is available to McGill students, faculty, and staff on opening day.
If you're not yet a member of the Seed Library, please fill out the registration form.Published: 6 March 2024