Tech products international supply chains make them especially vulnerable to tariffs

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:47

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 2025

US trade policy changes present challenges and opportunities

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:47

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 2025

Corporate casual dining chains struggle to attract customers who prize authenticity

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:45

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 2025

Are you paying more than before to buy Canadian? Experts say it's complicated

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:20

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 2025

MMR students explore retail innovation in Dubai

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 12:38

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 2025

McGill Cares: Building your team for unplanned life transitions

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 16:12

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 2025

Expert: New guidelines for treating childhood obesity

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 11:42

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 2025

2025 Fessenden Professorship Awards and Tomlinson Science Awards winners announced

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 08:36

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 2025

April 15 - 17 | Ventilation Shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 08:35

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 2025

Strengthening the Participation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): Obstacles and Opportunities

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 15:58
Protecting the internally displaced: Sovereignty, agency and the localization of international norms Published: 14 April 2025

Ban of DeepSeek on McGill devices / Interdiction d'utilisation de DeepSeek sur les appareils de McGill

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 14:43

This message is published on behalf of Paul Chamberland, Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice-Principal IT Services. / Ce message publié au nom de Paul Chamberland, Dirigeant Principal de l’Information & Vice-recteur associé, Service des TI.

Le français suit.

Dear members of the McGill community,

Published: 14 April 2025

SEX CELLS! On the importance of sex and gender in brain health

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 13:26

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. 

Published: 14 April 2025

Professor Courtney Paquette recipient of the CAIMS-SCMAI/PIMS Early Career Award (2025)

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 12:25

Professor Courtney Paquette is the winner of the 2025 CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award.

Published: 14 April 2025

Dr Gustavo Turecki, Le Soleil

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 10:42

Dans la tête des gens suicidaires. Lire ici

Published: 14 April 2025

Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve, Daily Mail

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 09:29

Got a parent with Alzheimer's? Study reveals whether mum or dad carries the biggest risk for you. Read more

Published: 14 April 2025

Dr. Lena Palaniyappan, McGill Newsroom

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 09:28

What links cannabis use and psychosis? Researchers point to the brain’s dopamine system. Read more

Published: 14 April 2025

Dre Cécile Rousseau, La Presse

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 09:27

Une série qui vise dans le mille. Lire ici

Published: 14 April 2025

Update: Internal Transfers Policy / Modification : Politique de transfers internes

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 09:25

Dear McGill Finance Community Member,

 

The Internal Transfers Policy has been updated:

Published: 14 April 2025

Fighting honey fraud with AI technology

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 09:10

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 2025

Panagiotis Prinos appointed as Director of Réseau DePTAQ

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 14:41

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

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