Description: In 2012, Ottawa put several restrictions on Chinese investments in to Alberta. The Canadian government insisted that Canada is not open to “sale to foreign governments”. Now, Alberta wants Ottawa to relax those restrictions to spur more investments from China. Source: BNN Date: October 31, 2014 Video Link: http://www.bnn.ca/News/2014/10/31/Alberta-pushes-for-rule-change-to-spur-Chinese-investment.aspx Questions for Discussion: Should the… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Global Management
Ford Decides Mexico over Ontario
Description: Ford, although heavily pursued by the Ontario government and the auto workers union, decides to make its next $2 billion investment in Mexico. This is yet another indication that big automobile companies may be slowly moving its investments out of Ontario. Source: CBC Date: October 24, 2014 Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2570147233/ Questions for Discussion: What… Read more »
Alibaba’s Tremendous Start on the New York Stock Exchange
Description: Alibaba, a Chinese e-commerce company, had an amazing opening to its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, making it one of the biggest U.S.-listed initial public offering in history. At its present market value, Alibaba is larger than some of the most successful technology companies in the U.S., such as eBay, Amazon… Read more »
Alberta oilsands among the costliest energy projects in the world
Description: A new report by a London-based financial think-tank that focuses on climate risk ranked Alberta’s oilsands as one of the world’s costliest energy projects in the world; if the oil prices don’t rise, some of these projects could be cancelled. Source: Financial Post Date: August 15, 2014 Link:http://business.financialpost.com/2014/08/15/albertas-oil-sands-among-riskiest-energy-plays-in-the-world-report-says/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FP_TopStories+(Financial+Post+-+Top+Stories)&__lsa=05b8-943d Questions for Discussion: How will this… Read more »
China food scandal grows bigger
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 »
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 »
Can higher taxes combat inequality?
Description: Inequality is becoming an increasing norm across most developed economies. Thomas Piketty, the author of a book titled “Capital in the twenty-first century”, advises countries to increase wealth tax to increase wealth mobility and eventually curb inequality. Source: CBC Date: May 22, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2459304448/ Questions for Discussion: What does income inequality mean? How… Read more »
Magna Expands its International Presence
Description: Magna is a leading automotive parts supplier with more than 130,000 employees and plants located across 29 different countries. Magna’s CEO, Don Walker discusses his company’s international expansion strategy and the difficulties it faces in growing markets like Russia and China. Source: CBC Date: May 16, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2457428909/ Questions for Discussion: Discuss the… Read more »
Should McDonald’s leave Russia?
Description: In the wake of political conflict in Crimea, several western companies decided to close shops in Crimea. McDonald’s closed its three locations in Crimea and has decided to move them to Ukraine. In a strong response, a Russian politician asked McDonald’s to evict Russia. Source: The Huffington Post Canada Date: April 04, 2014 Link:… Read more »
