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Gracen Brilmyer will use $520,000 from Mellon Foundation to fund an internship program at community archives, where marginalized communities document their own histories鈥� The post appeared first on .

Canadian pension funds have a mandate to deliver steady pension payments to millions of plan members, writes Professor Sebastien Betermier in Benefits Canada. But that鈥檚 easier said than done, and the most cost-efficient way to deliver is by investing in a globally diversified portfolio tilted toward strategic assets. This type of asset, however, isn鈥檛 available in Canada, so pension funds look for them elsewhere.Published: 18 December 2024

In 2023, the Quebec electric vehicle maker Autobus Lion opened a $150 million truck manufacturing facility in Illinois, but its expansion into the United States has not gone according to plan. Much of its 900,000 square foot facility sits empty, and the company is sub-leasing the space. Now, the company is on the brink of bankruptcy and working with investors to determine if it can be salvaged.Published: 18 December 2024

In 2022, Quebec鈥檚 so-called 鈥榳elcome tax鈥� generated more than $1.4 billion for municipalities, with Montreal alone pulling in more than $410 million. Though it sounds like a penalty for new arrivals, its name is actually derived from former Quebec cabinet member Jean Bienvenue, who tabled the bill proposing the tax; Bienvenue鈥檚 surname translates into English as 鈥榳elcome鈥�. These municipal-level real estate transfer taxes can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, and property buyers must pay within 30 days of closing their purchase.

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The 海角社区 International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) 2024 was held in November and drew a record 99 teams from 47 universities across 17 countries, cementing its reputation as a premier global finance competition. This year鈥檚 focus on building inclusive retirement systems for gig workers and those facing income uncertainty sparked innovative solutions from participants. A standout addition was the inaugural Women in Buy-Side Panel, addressing gender disparities in finance.Published: 18 December 2024

Award totalling $558K USD will support development of tools,聽study of emerging legal and ethical issues, and help remedy international inequities聽 The post appeared first on .

Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodies Published: 18 December 2024

海角社区 alumna Marie-Line Beauchamp, BSc(FSc)鈥�82, has worked her entire life in the food industry, where she has held various management positions, including as Executive Vice President of Sodexo Canada and President of R么tisseries St-Hubert. Since 2018, she has been the Chief Operating Officer of MTY Canada, where she oversees, among other things, the 1,106 restaurants that the group operates in Quebec. La Presse interviewed Beauchamp about her current role at MTY, her illustrious career, and the CHUM Foundation, where she serves as President. Published: 18 December 2024

A number of recent food recalls across Canada have raised concerns for some about food safety and health risks. Global News interviewed Professor Jennifer Ronholm, Canada Research Chair in Agricultural Microbiology at 海角社区, to explain what consumers need to know and how they can stay safe.聽 Published: 18 December 2024

Congratulations to聽Carolina Cruz-Vinaccia, the Outreach Program Administrator at the and Physics Department for being awarded the President's Award for Administrative and Support Staff!聽Winners of this award are honoured for the quality of their work, service to the community, innovation and initiative.Published: 17 December 2024

On November 18, the 39th Annual Departmental Awards Night, hosted by the 海角社区 Psychiatry Residents鈥� Association, took place. Held at Thomson House, it was a great night filled with residents, site coordinators and faculty who celebrated nominees and winners with honor, and some laughter, too! We wish to congratulate all nominees and recipients and thank all presenters and attendees. It was a great evening spent in wonderful company! Hoping to see you next year!Published: 17 December 2024

Silo sur Apple TV : combien de temps pourrait-on vraiment vivre sous terre sans lumi猫re naturelle ?聽 Published: 17 December 2024

The federal government鈥檚 deficit for the 2023-2024 fiscal year that ended in March 2024 was announced Monday. It was $61.9 billion, significantly higher than the $40.1 billion deficit that had been promised. 海角社区 has experts who can share their insights on this subject:鈥� Julian Vikan Karaguesian is a lecturer in the Department of Economics at 海角社区 and worked for Canadian Ministry of Finance for more than 25 years.Published: 17 December 2024

La version fran莽aise suit. Please take note of 海角社区 Libraries' holiday closures and hours:Published: 17 December 2024

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Institute of Parasitology gathered to celebrate the remarkable career and retirement of Professor Roger Prichard at Tadja Hall.Published: 17 December 2024

Version fran莽aise 脿 venir. The 海角社区 Libraries are delighted to announce that two colleagues, Dean Guylaine Beaudry and staff member Anne-Marie Fournier, were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in December 2024. The honour highlights the exceptional contributions of Canadians, many of whom work behind the scenes, making a significant impact on their community, their province, and sometimes even at the national and international levels. Anne-Marie FournierPublished: 17 December 2024

The Undergraduate Medical Admissions Office is closed for the holidays as of December 24 at noon until January 2, 2025, inclusively. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Published: 17 December 2024

Quebec government awards $1.6 million to 海角社区 researchers providing innovative solutions for industry聽 The post appeared first on .

海角社区鈥檚 Vice-President of Research and Innovation recognized for transformative leadership in Canadian researchPublished: 16 December 2024