Air Canada and WestJet both increase checked bag fees

Published: 8 March 2024

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...

Failure of Lynx Air illustrates challenges of Canadian market

Published: 8 March 2024

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...

Airfares are going down, but additional fees can offset any savings

Published: 8 March 2024

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...

McGill and Horizon Europe Programme featured in The Innovation Platform

Published: 7 March 2024

In 2024, the European Union's Horizon Europe Programme officially extends its funding to Canadian researchers, marking a pivotal moment for scientific advancement in both Canada and the EU. As the...

Teach.Learn.Share is back: New podcast miniseries on assessment strategies!

Published: 7 March 2024

Teaching and Learning Services is pleased to present a new podcast miniseries focusing on strategies for assessment for learning.

Professor Liette Lapointe awarded honorary doctorate from Aix-Marseille University

Published: 5 March 2024

McGill Desautels Professor Liette Lapointe has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from Aix-Marseille University, recognized for her contributions to information systems management and...

McGill Desautels: First Faculty to attain Silver in Sustainable Workplace Program

Published: 6 March 2024

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...

Gender identity workshop with GRIS-Montréal 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 14:30to16:00

To increase McGill Desautels’ community knowledge on the subject of gender diversity, and to foster a more inclusive environment for members of gender-diverse communities, McGill Desautels’ EDI...

BCom students selected for CEOx1Day program

Published: 20 February 2024

The CEOx1Day program offers some of Canada’s top students the opportunity to learn directly from executives at some of the country’s most prominent companies. Hosted by the Odgers Berndtson Canada...

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