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International Students: You Represent!

International Students: You Represent!

Written by Kady Diarrassouba, Ottawa, October 4, 2024 Do you remember that day at the airport? Your family and friends were there – sad about your departure but excited about your new adventure in a different country. A new nation had welcomed you, offering you a fresh sense of independence. You

The Amendments to the Investment Act of Canada - How it Affects Foreign Backing

The Amendments to the Investment Act of Canada - How it Affects Foreign Backing

Written by Alan Stas, Ottawa, October 2, 2024 There has been a rise in global instability over the past two years, and with the increased influence of state-owned enterprises and crown corporations, the Canadian Federal Government passed Bill C-34 to amend the Investment Act of Canada. Being granted Royal Assent

A Whole New Dimension - Virtual Reality's Applications in Business

A Whole New Dimension - Virtual Reality's Applications in Business

Written by Mahyar (Lucas) Khazari, Ottawa, September 27, 2024 Ever since the 2010s, virtual reality has been integrating itself into the everyday lives of people across the globe. Through education, medicine, and finance, VR has become critical in many industries. As a technology that simulates an immersive, computer-generated environment, it

The Coffee Economy: How Your Daily Brew Fuels Global Trade

The Coffee Economy: How Your Daily Brew Fuels Global Trade

Written by Defao Tchoffo, Ottawa, September 25, 2024 It's 7:45 a.m., and you're in line at a Second Cup, hoping your coffee will kick in before your 8:30 a.m. meeting or class. You've been here before: rushing for your latte,

Gen Z In The Workforce - What HR Can Do

Gen Z In The Workforce - What HR Can Do

Written by Lilly VanderMey, Brockville, September 20, 2024 As "Generation Z", or people born from 1995-2010 enter the professional workforce overtaking baby boomers, the professional norms seen in past generations begin to change. Organizations may see Gen Z as young and inexperienced, but have a set of attributes

Data Governance: the What, Why and How?

Data Governance: the What, Why and How?

Written by Antoinette Akkawi, Ottawa, September 17, 2024 Our modern world is data-driven. Successful businesses, organizations and individuals must understand how to utilize information to their advantage. Data plays a pivotal role in guiding business decisions, such as when tracking customer behaviour or optimizing supply chains. While there are data

The Hidden Challenge: Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

The Hidden Challenge: Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Written by Kelly Guelcé, Ottawa, September 13, 2024 Imagine a student leader excelling in their projects or a professional consistently hitting targets. Adored by their peers and superiors alike. Yet, behind the scenes, they're battling an overwhelming fear of being exposed as a fraud. Despite all achievements, this