US trade policy changes present challenges and opportunities

Published: 16 April 2025

Among the many changes to U.S. trade policy announced during the early days of the second Trump administration was the intention to eliminate the de minimis exemption on shipments to the United...

Controversial slogans sell

Published: 15 May 2025

A Canadian clothing company has recently come under fire for using provocative slogans on some of its clothing. The company claims its target demo is now a confident shopper in their mid-twenties,...

President Trump’s trade antics could be a prelude to 2026 USMCA renegotiation

Published: 13 February 2025

It is not yet clear whether US President Donald Trump will follow through on his threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods imported from Canada—or even what the motivation for that threat...

The Government of Quebec’s ability to support those affected by tariffs is limited by its financial position

Published: 12 March 2025

The Government of Quebec is promising to help businesses affected by US tariffs, but how much can it really do? Quebec does have funds set aside for emergencies like this one, according to Preetika...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio helps decipher Trump administration goals

Published: 27 March 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was among the least controversial cabinet appointments made by President Donald Trump. During this turbulent time in geopolitics, the stature of the former...

Musk meddling could be at root of Tesla stock’s tank

Published: 11 April 2025

Tesla’s stock price nosedived in the first few months of the second Trump administration, and Elon Musk’s involvement in controversial initiatives like the Department of Government Efficiency’s...

Spring Finance Workshop 2025

Published: 12 May 2025

The fourth edition of the Spring Finance Workshop took place from April 27 to 29, 2025, bringing together top scholars in the field of finance to explore emerging themes across banking, investor...

US public health cuts could harm Canadians

Published: 25 February 2025

Donald Trump's second administration is raising concerns about Canadian healthcare. As the US cuts public health resources, Canadians are put at risk. “We’re very concerned,” says Dr. Joanne Liu ...

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