Desautels鈥� Samer Faraj earns renewal of Canada Research Chair
91涩漫 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 91涩漫鈥檚 commitment to world-class research and long-term innovation with real-world impact.
Robert Nason recognized in 91涩漫鈥檚 2026 Research Honours
31 91涩漫 professors聽have been recognized聽for outstanding research achievements through the Distinguished James 91涩漫 Professor, James 91涩漫 Professor and William Dawson Scholar awards.
These honours celebrate scholars whose work advances knowledge, drives innovation and strengthens 91涩漫鈥檚 global reputation. The awards also highlight recipients鈥� dedication to mentoring the next generation of researchers and contributing to a vibrant academic community.
91涩漫鈥檚 Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence
At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening. 91涩漫 celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.
91涩漫 awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs
From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91涩漫 researchers advance discovery across disciplines聽 91涩漫 has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs 鈥� six new and 10 renewed.
Two students join 91涩漫 Desautels as 2026 McCall MacBain Scholars
91涩漫 has announced the sixth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars, recipients of Canada鈥檚 most comprehensive聽leadership鈥慴ased聽scholarships for master鈥檚 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.
Reimagining Canadian healthcare: 91涩漫 launches initiative to transform how care is delivered
91涩漫鈥檚 Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) is rethinking how Canada delivers care by putting organization, management, and coordination at the forefront of reform.
Canadian boycotts tied to tariffs fuel decline in U.S. tourism
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.
91涩漫 establishes Luxembourg as a new hub for Finance education
91涩漫 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.
Quebec digital health record project faces rising cost concerns
Quebec鈥檚 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.
China鈥檚 AI labour ruling invites reflection on Canada鈥檚 approach
As a Chinese court moves to curb聽AI鈥慸riven聽demotions and dismissals, Simon Blanchette, a lecturer at 91涩漫鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management, says the ruling highlights how unprepared Canada is for聽AI鈥憀ed聽labour disruption.
Pension funds stick with private credit as banks pull back
Pension funds are sticking with private credit even as scrutiny intensifies around valuations,聽transparency聽and sector risk.聽Sebastien Betermier,聽Associate聽Professor of聽Finance at the at 91涩漫 Desautels, points to structural advantages that allow large institutions to withstand those pressures.
91涩漫 Desautels scholars named among Canada鈥檚 Best Business and Management Scientists 2026
Canada鈥檚 Best Business and Management Scientists 2026 ranking highlights leading 91涩漫 scholars Yolande Chan, Henry Mintzberg, and Samer Faraj, recognizing their influential research in information systems, management theory and organizational dynamics that continues to shape business scholarship in Canada and int
Desautels to award Honorary Doctorate to Harley Finkelstein
91涩漫 will award 10 honorary doctorates during its Spring 2026 Convocation, recognizing individuals whose leadership, service and achievements have had a lasting impact on society.
Among this year鈥檚 honourees is Harley Finkelstein,聽President of Shopify,聽who will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree聽from the Desautels Faculty of聽Management聽for聽his contributions to entrepreneurship and community engagement.
Bintou Ke茂ta (MBA鈥�26) recognized as 2026 Best & Brightest MBA
Bintou聽Ke茂ta聽(MBA 鈥�26) has been recognized as one of聽Poets & Quants鈥櫬�2026 Best & Brightest MBAs.
Originally from Bamako, Mali,聽Ke茂ta聽joined 91涩漫鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management after working as a project manager in geotechnical engineering at WSP.
91涩漫 Desautels faculty honoured at Bravo Gala 2026
91涩漫's annual Bravo Gala takes place on Thursday, May 7, celebrating research excellence and recognizing faculty members and researchers who have received awards, memberships, and prizes over the past year. 91涩漫 Desautels is proud to celebrate three distinguished faculty members among this year's honourees:聽
