91ɬ�� News - Desautels Faculty of Management

Announcing the 2026 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

webfull — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:09:43 +0000

Congratulations to Miranda Enepekides (BCom’24), Sacha Rémillard (BCom’25), Serina Petrella (BCom'24), Andrew Bujold (BCom’25), Marilou Chamberland (BCom’25), and Justine Simard (BCom’25) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

Published: 21 May 2026

Desautels’ Samer Faraj earns renewal of Canada Research Chair

webfull — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:31:43 +0000

91ɬ�� has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs. These appointments recognize leading scholars whose work advances discovery across disciplines, from fundamental science to pressing societal challenges. The program highlights 91ɬ��’s commitment to world-class research and long-term innovation with real-world impact.

Published: 20 May 2026

Robert Nason recognized in 91ɬ��’s 2026 Research Honours

webfull — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:26 +0000

31 91ɬ�� professors have been recognized for outstanding research achievements through the Distinguished James 91ɬ�� Professor, James 91ɬ�� Professor and William Dawson Scholar awards.

These honours celebrate scholars whose work advances knowledge, drives innovation and strengthens 91ɬ��’s global reputation. The awards also highlight recipients’ dedication to mentoring the next generation of researchers and contributing to a vibrant academic community.

Published: 20 May 2026

91ɬ��’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

webfull — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

91ɬ�� celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21^st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.

Published: 14 May 2026

91ɬ�� awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs

webfull — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:34 +0000

From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91ɬ�� researchers advance discovery across disciplines

91ɬ�� has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.

Published: 13 May 2026

Two students join 91ɬ�� Desautels as 2026 McCall MacBain Scholars

webfull — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:22:04 +0000

91ɬ�� has announced the sixth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars, recipients of Canada’s most comprehensive leadership‑based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.

Established through a historic $200 million gift in 2019 from John and Marcy McCall MacBain, the awards cover tuition, living expenses, mentorship, and leadership development for 30 incoming students from Canada and around the world.

Published: 13 May 2026

Reimagining Canadian healthcare: 91ɬ�� launches initiative to transform how care is delivered

webfull — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:46 +0000

91ɬ��’s Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) is rethinking how Canada delivers care by putting organization, management, and coordination at the forefront of reform.

Published: 13 May 2026

Canadian boycotts tied to tariffs fuel decline in U.S. tourism

webfull — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:10:51 +0000

Canadian travel to major U.S. cities has fallen sharply, with a new University of Toronto report finding a 42% decline in visits and drops of up to 65% in some destinations. The downturn follows new U.S. tariffs and escalating rhetoric toward Canada, which sparked widespread boycotts by Canadian travelers and consumers.

Published: 13 May 2026

91ɬ�� establishes Luxembourg as a new hub for Finance education

webfull — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:51 +0000

91ɬ�� is bringing its globally ranked Master of Management in Finance to Luxembourg, offering working professionals the opportunity to earn a top North American finance degree in the heart of Europe.

Published: 13 May 2026

Quebec digital health record project faces rising cost concerns

webfull — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:06:16 +0000

Quebec’s long-awaited digital health record rollout is being presented as a major step toward more connected, modern health care. The system promises to reduce fragmented patient information and make it easier for records to follow patients across facilities.

Published: 13 May 2026