Description: Five years back, the Canadian government opened the telecom sector to allow more competition, however, the cellphone bills have not come down despite more players in the wireless market. Alek Krstajik, CEO of Public Mobile, discusses some of the obstacles facing the wireless market. Source: CBC Date: February 20 2013 Video link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2337120874/… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Environment
A Major Merger: US Airways and American Airlines to Merge
Description: US Airways and American Airlines have agreed to a $11 billion merger, creating the world’s largest airline company. Source: CBC Date: February 14 2013 Video link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2335150941/ Questions for Discussion: What are some of the changes for this merged entity? How will this merger impact the airline industry? Will this merger benefit or… Read more »
The Canadian Job Market gets off to a Bad Start
Description: In the month of January, 22,000 Canadians were laid off work. This is in contrast to how 2012 ended, when many new jobs were created. Source: CBC Date: February 8 2013 Video link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2333217819/ Questions for Discussion: In your view, why is there such a dramatic reversal in the Canadian job market from… Read more »
Best Buy closes several outlets in Canada
Description: Technology retailer, Best Buy announced it will close fifteen Best Buy and Future Shop locations across Canada, leaving at least 900 employees without a job. Source: CBC Date: January 31 2013 Video link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2331023819/ Questions for Discussion: What are some of the reasons for these closures? Do you foresee more such closures by Best… Read more »
Lululemon sets its sights on menswear
Description: Lululemon is planning to increase its target market by entering into menswear. Christine Day, CEO of Lululemon, believes future growth will come from this new target market. Source: Global BC Date: January 17 2013 Text Link: http://www.globaltvbc.com/lululemon+sets+its+sights+on+menswear/6442790625/story.html Questions for Discussion: Will men be keen to buy from Lululemon given its strong association with… Read more »
Where can Canada improve in 2013?
Description: Bill Currie,Deloitte Canada’s vice-chair and Americas managing director; and John Ruffolo, CEO of OMERS Ventures, discussed come of the obstacles and opportunities for Canada in 2013. Source: National Post Date: December 18 2012 Text Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2012/12/18/how-canada-can-improve-its-productivity-in-2013/?__lsa=9bcc-5479 Questions for Discussion: What are some of the major obstacles facing Canadian businesses? What are some of the major opportunities… Read more »
Automakers go green
Description: Larger number of auto companies is coming out with their new lines of green cars. To make these cars more attractive, they’re also emphasizing beauty and style. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: November 30 2012 Text and Video Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/video/video-auto-makers-looking-for-gold-in-green/article5832130/ Questions for Discussion: Do you feel there’s a big market for electric cars?… Read more »
Problems with selling ‘green’ products
Description: Retailers have little information on what motivates consumers to buy green products. There seems to be no consistent pattern in their shopping of green products. This increases problems for retailers in deciding how to market green products. Source: BNN Date: November 30 2012 Video and Text Link: http://www.bnn.ca/News/2012/11/30/The-trouble-of-green-shopping.aspx Questions for Discussion: Why are… Read more »
Push to combat cross-border corruption
Description: Sandy Boucher, a fraud investigator at law firm Grant Thornton, tells BNN that there is a new push among developed economies to enforce litigations on firms dealing in cross-border corruption. Source: BNN Date: November 01 2012 Video and Text Link: http://www.bnn.ca/News/2012/11/1/Miners-face-new-reality-in-corruption-enforcement.aspx Questions for Discussion: Should Canadian companies be penalized for bribing when companies from… Read more »
Why worry about Chinese investments?
Description: Canada signed a foreign investment partnership agreement with China. While it will encourage much needed capital investments in to Canada, many Canadians are worried. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: November 01 2012 Text: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/the-chinese-are-coming-the-chinese-are-coming/article4803722/ Questions for Discussion: Do you agree that this agreement is beneficial for Canada? What are the drawbacks for such… Read more »
