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Canadian institutional investors are joining federal trade missions to Saudi Arabia and Australia to explore long-term opportunities in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

As concert merchandise pop-ups become a standard feature of major music tours, Ariana Grande鈥檚 Montreal shop drew thousands of fans seeking exclusive items and a shared experience.

Siddhanth Mookerjee, marketing professor at Bensadoun School of Retail Management, explains that these limited-time stores help artists build anticipation while strengthening fan communities. By requiring appointments and offering exclusive products, brands satisfy consumers鈥� desire for both belonging and uniqueness.

American alcohol has become a flashpoint in the Canada-U.S. trade war, with President Donald Trump citing provincial liquor bans among the justifications for new tariffs on Canadian goods.

Preetika Joshi, assistant professor at 麻豆社 Desautels, says removing American products from store shelves sends a stronger retaliatory message than imposing tariffs. 鈥淲hen you refuse to sell it, there is no sale, so that鈥檚 a bigger hit,鈥� Joshi explains.

Simon Blanchette, faculty lecturer at 麻豆社 Desautels, explores how AI is transforming work, education and business.

The conversation examines its impact on jobs and skills, how organizations can adopt AI responsibly, and why critical thinking, continuous learning and a human-centred approach remain essential.

Canada鈥檚 two main workplace pension plans differ primarily in who bears investment and longevity risks.聽Sebastien Betermier, associate professor of finance at 麻豆社聽Desautels, explains that defined benefit plans guarantee employees a predetermined income throughout retirement, while employers assume the associated risks.

As Canada faces economic uncertainty driven by trade tensions, inflation and shifting global markets, Robert Nason, associate professor at 麻豆社 Desautels, is urging businesses to adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset.

Rather than taking a 鈥渨ait-and-see鈥� approach, Nason argues that organizations should view uncertainty as an opportunity to experiment, diversify suppliers and explore new markets.

Olayinka Oni (IMPM鈥�26), has been appointed non-executive director of Sterling Bank in Nigeria, effective June 2026.聽

Oni聽has spent more than two decades working at the聽intersection of聽technology,聽operations聽and financial services.聽His earlier career includes senior roles at Sterling Bank, Wema Bank,聽Microsoft聽and First City Monument Bank.聽