Tech products international supply chains make them especially vulnerable to tariffs
When U.S. president Donald Trump announced a sweeping tariff policy in April 2020, stock markets plunged. Certain sectors were more affected than others, with large technology firms like Apple and NVIDIA among the biggest losers. “Sectors like tech that rely on international supply chains are going to be more heavily affected by tariffs,” Professor Sebastien Betermier told CBC News.
Published: 16 April 2025US trade policy changes present challenges and opportunities
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 States. This exemption allows shipments valued at less than $800 to cross the border duty-free, presenting challenges for businesses that rely on smaller shipments. However, the real focus of this change isn't on small retailers but rather on large Chinese e-commerce companies, such as Shein, that sell products at ultra-low prices.
Published: 16 April 2025Corporate casual dining chains struggle to attract customers who prize authenticity
Casual dining chains such as Applebee’s and TGI Friday’s were once ubiquitous in the United States. However, the middle-class restaurant is fading fast. TGI Friday’s has filed for bankruptcy, while Applebee’s has shuttered dozens of locations. Rising costs have contributed to the struggles of these chains, but their generic branding fails to resonate in an era where authenticity matters. Millennials, in particular, demand authenticity, according to Associate Professor Daphne Demetry. “I can’t think of anything more inauthentic than TGI Fridays,” Demetry says.
Published: 16 April 2025Are you paying more than before to buy Canadian? Experts say it's complicated
Some items from quintessentially Canadian brands have jumped in price at a Loblaws in Toronto, CBC News reports.
According to CBC's analysis of grocery products labelled as Canadian, while most products remained the same price and about two per cent decreased in price, the regular price of hundreds of products have increased since governments put out the call to buy food made in Canada. Some are from iconic Canadian brands, including Tim Hortons, St-Hubert, Swiss Chalet, and Chapman's.
Published: 16 April 2025MMR students explore retail innovation in Dubai
In March 2025, students in the Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program at McGill Desautels, took part in a week-long study trip to Dubai, to explore one of the world’s most dynamic retail hubs.
The itinerary included meetings with industry leaders from Dubai Economy and Tourism, Huda Beauty, Apparel Group, Kitopi, DAMAC, Carrefour, and Majid Al Futtaim Group. Students gained firsthand insights into retail innovation, digital strategy, localization, and customer experience.
Published: 16 April 2025McGill Cares: Building your team for unplanned life transitions
Join us on May 7th at noon for the next McGill Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.
Published: 15 April 2025Expert: New guidelines for treating childhood obesity
New Canadian guidelines for treating childhood obesity focus on reducing stigma and supporting mental health, and recommend using medical options like GLP-1 drugs or surgery when appropriate.
The following expert from McGill University is available to comment on this topic:
Published: 15 April 20252025 Fessenden Professorship Awards and Tomlinson Science Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2025 Fessenden Professorship Awards and Tomlinson Science Awards have been announced.
The Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award, named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, was established in 2007 to accelerate the validation and technology transfer of promising concepts in the early- or mid-stages of development and bring them closer to a commercial product and market.
Published: 15 April 2025April 15 - 17 | Ventilation Shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex
Please be advised there will be a ventilation shutdown at the McLennan Library Building and at the Redpath Library Building on Tuesday April 15 until Thursday April 17 which will run each day from 7h00 until 15h00 and will affect both buildings. This shutdown is necessary to repair the ventilation pipes in the building.
Thank you for your understanding.
Published: 15 April 2025Strengthening the Participation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): Obstacles and Opportunities
Ban of DeepSeek on McGill devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de McGill
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Published: 14 April 2025SEX CELLS! On the importance of sex and gender in brain health
Last week, we welcomed neuroscientists Liisa Galea (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) and Robert-Paul Juster (Université de Montréal) for SEX CELLS!, a vital conversation on implementing Sex- and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (SGBA+) in health research.
Professor Courtney Paquette recipient of the CAIMS-SCMAI/PIMS Early Career Award (2025)
Professor Courtney Paquette is the winner of the 2025 CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award.
Published: 14 April 2025Dr Gustavo Turecki, Le Soleil
Dans la tête des gens suicidaires. Lire ici
Published: 14 April 2025Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve, Daily Mail
Got a parent with Alzheimer's? Study reveals whether mum or dad carries the biggest risk for you. Read more
Published: 14 April 2025Dr. Lena Palaniyappan, McGill Newsroom
What links cannabis use and psychosis? Researchers point to the brain’s dopamine system. Read more
Published: 14 April 2025Dre Cécile Rousseau, La Presse
Une série qui vise dans le mille. Lire ici
Published: 14 April 2025Update: Internal Transfers Policy / Modification : Politique de transfers internes
Dear McGill Finance Community Member,
The Internal Transfers Policy has been updated:
Published: 14 April 2025Fighting honey fraud with AI technology
McGill University researchers have developed an AI-powered method to verify the origin of honey, ensuring that what’s on the label matches what’s in the jar. The breakthrough offers a potential solution to a long-standing problem.
“Honey is one of the most fraud-prone commodities in global trade. It often involves mislabelling where it was produced or the types of flowers that bees collected nectar from,” said lead author Stéphane Bayen, Associate Professor and Chair of McGill’s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry.
Published: 14 April 2025Panagiotis Prinos appointed as Director of Réseau DePTAQ
McGill University, the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) and Université de Sherbrooke, partners in the RNA Network for Therapy Development & Production (Réseau DePTAQ), are pleased to announce the appointment of Panagiotis (Takis) Prinos, PhD, as Director of Réseau DePTAQ.
Published: 11 April 2025