Description: The food scandal in China which was initially thought to be impacting only McDonald is now dragging other major companies such as Starbucks and Burger King Worldwide Inc. The scandal began when it was reported that Shanghai Husi Food Co Ltd., a unit of U.S.-based OSI Group LLC, had supplied expired meat to a… Read more »
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Southwest Airlines looking to expand its flights to Canada
Description: In a move that could shake the airline industry in Canada, the low-cost airline carrier Southwest airline plans to expand its services to U.S.–Canada routes. This will put pressure on Air Canada, Westjet and Porter airlines to bring down their prices. Source: BNN Date: July 26, 2014 Video and Text Link:http://www.bnn.ca/News/2014/7/26/Southwest-eyes-northern-push-threatening-Air-Canada-WestJet.aspx Questions for Discussion:… Read more »
Canadians Buy More Companies Abroad Than They Sell
Description: There has often been huge debate on whether a foreign firm should buy a large Canadian firm; however, Canadian companies have been on a buying spree—they have bought more foreign firms in the past decade than the number of Canadian firms that have been sold to foreign firms. Between 2004 and 2013, Canadian firms… Read more »
BlackBerry’s New Square Screen Phone
Description: BlackBerry has unveiled its new smart phone, called the Passport. Unlike its earlier smart phones, this phone has a square screen. Source: CBC Date: July 09, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2472580111/ Questions for Discussion: Why has BlackBerry launched a square screen? What are the benefits and the drawbacks of a square screen? Do you feel this… Read more »
New CIBC Tim Hortons double double visa card
Description: CIBC and Tim Hortons launch a new visa card. A $100 spent through this card will allow customers a cash back of $1 that they can only use at Tim Hortons. The card also comes with a new push button technology. Source: CBC Date: July 2, 2014 Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2470507795/ Questions for Discussion: Will this card… Read more »
Low cost airline in Canada
Description: Western Canada may soon have a new low cost airline. David Solloway of Canada Jetlines discusses his business model and why his airline will be successful in Canada. Source: CBC Date: July 4, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2471018139/ Questions for Discussion: Why according to David Solloway Canada Jetlines could be successful? Why does Canada not have a… Read more »
An electric motorcycle by Harley-Davidson
Description: The iconic motorcycle maker, Harley-Davidson, is launching it first electric motorcycle, live Wire. This is a re-invention for Harley-Davidson. Source: Canadian Business Date: June 23, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2466960999/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: What do you feel about this re-invention by Harley-Davidson? Will this new product turn away Harley’s long-term customers? Do you feel this product… Read more »
Supreme Court of Canada sides with Wal-Mart workers
Description: In an important decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of Wal-Mart workers in Quebec. In 2004, workers at the Wal-Mart store in Jonquière, Quebec, formed a union. Just before the first arbitration was to be carried out, Wal-Mart decided to close down the store, putting all the 190 people out of… Read more »
Hiring Family Members Not Good For Family Businesses
Description: A new research, by Elnar Madesen at Nordland Research Institute in Norway, finds that to keep family business entrepreneurial, they should focus on recruiting non-family members. The study finds that family businesses that recruited more external people in the firm and board showed more positive results. Source: Canadian Business Date: June 18, 2014 Video… Read more »
How Does Enbridge Move Ahead on the Northern Gateway Project?
Description: The federal government approved the Enbridge Northern Gateway project that involves laying crude oil pipelines across a length of 1,177 kilometers in Western Canada. However, for the project to go ahead, Enbridge needs to meet 209 conditions set by the federal government Source: CBC Date: June 17, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2465601042/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: Do… Read more »
