McGill Desautels is pleased to share that QS ranks the McGill MBA 67th globally out of over 400 schools, and once again 1st in Canada for Alumni Outcomes and Return on Investment.
QS also places the MMA as the 2nd program in Canada, and 20th globally.
The McGill MMF program has been named by QS as the 2nd program in Canada, top 10 in North America, and 24th globally.
We thank our MBA alumni and corporate partners for participating, your opinion matters.
This summer, four studies conducted by the McGill Institute for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) received special recognition and awards at international conferences. The field sites of these studies included emergency departments, trauma bays, neonatal units, and spaces developing hospital software. The papers focused on how care is organized on paper and how that is translated to what patients actually experience.
Fast fashion companies are promoting sustainable materials and circularity, but their high-volume, trend-driven business model remains fundamentally at odds with sustainability. Javad Nasiry, professor of operations management at McGill Desautels, argues that producing inexpensive clothing at high speed often compromises quality, limiting how long garments can remain in use or circulate through resale markets.
As employers expand digital monitoring, workplace surveillance is raising questions about productivity, privacy and trust. Jean-Nicolas Reyt, associate professor of organizational behaviour at McGill University, warns that tracking screen time, keystrokes or facial expressions can encourage employees to game the system instead of improving performance.
Pension plan sponsors are adopting artificial intelligence cautiously as they balance efficiency gains with trust, governance and fiduciary duty. Sebastien Betermier, finance professor at McGill University, says AI is gaining traction in automated note-taking, member support and routine administration. However, unreliable information from AI tools and social media can create confusion and damage credibility.
As Canadians become more conscious of their spending, brands including Lululemon, Canada Goose and Ikea are moving into the growing resale market. By buying back and reselling used products, companies can attract budget-conscious customers while extending the lifespan of their goods and reinforcing sustainability commitments.
That’s a wrap on the 2026 Jaclyn Fisher Career Fair! What an incredible day of connections and conversations.
This year, we were thrilled to welcome over 700 McGill students, 54 companies, and 4 student clubs to the Jaclyn Fisher Career Fair. Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to connect directly with employers, discover new industries and career paths, and learn more about the opportunities available to them.
Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor at McGill and Director of the International Centre for Pension Management, spoke with Radio-Canada's economic correspondent about the federal government's plan to open Canadian airports to large institutional investors.
Doreen Picard, executive MBA class of 2025, was announced as the Executive Director of the Pessamit Innu Council by Marielle Vachon, Chief of the Council on September 11.
During her tenure, Picard is tasked with managing administrative and financial tasks across all programs and services offered by the organization. Her position will begin on October 2.
After more than two decades of leadership, Professor Alain Pinsonneault will conclude his mandate as academic co-director of the McGill-HEC Montreal EMBA this December. A co-founder of the program since its inception in the mid-2000s, Prof. Pinsonneault helped shape the distinctive learning experience supporting hundreds of executives. He will remain on faculty teaching the Worldly Mindset module.
Amanda Gaiotti, MBA class of 2016, has been recognized for achievements and leadership in business. Michelle Jursa, Senior Director, National Programs at Caldwell says about those selected: "Even though they come from a wide variety of sectors and professions, they share a commitment to building something larger than themselves. We always call them today’s community leaders, but they’re tomorrow’s country leaders."
Authors: Simon Blanchette and Emmanuelle Vaast
Publication: The Conversation
Abstract:
In this article, faculty lecturer Simon Blanchette and Professor Emmanuelle Vaast argue that a slowdown in the AI industry is necessary. They note that calls for a slowdown are not new, and that regardless of whether the industry does so, teams should utilize anticipatory thinking to ease the effects of AI incidents.
Earlier this week, a Truth Social post from United States President Donald Trump threatened a ban on Bombardier Inc. sales in the United States without U.S.-based manufacturing. While Bombardier began in Quebec in 1935, it was not until 1986 that it branched into the aircraft industry. Today, the company is very involved with trade between Canada and the U.S. and primarily focuses on executive jets, having left the commercial industry in 2020.
The National Bank of Canada has released its sixth National Bank Family Advantage report titled "Bridging Canada with Asia: Global Family Business Perspectives. Each annual edition focuses on Canadian family businesses, and the 2026 edition focuses on Canada and Asia-Pacific economic ties within this category.
Four in 10 Canadian manufacturers have either moved to the U.S. or considered doing so as of July 2026 as a direct result of Trump administration tariffs. Aeris Protective Packaging Inc., a Montreal-based manufacturer, opened a plant across the border to continue to serve their U.S. customers, which make up 70% of their clientele, amid 50% tariffs on paper and packaging.
