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 »
Posts Categorized: Video Report
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 »
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 »
Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs
Description: Micro-Tyco, an organization founded by Mick Jackson, encourages entrepneurial thinking among students in high schools and universities. One of its innovative programs includes giving high school and university students a $1 loan and gets them to turn it into real money. Source: CBC Date: June 6, 2014 Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2462797708/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: Why is it… Read more »
Investments in Toronto’s Urban Forests
Description: TD bank economist, Craig Alexander, prices trees in Toronto at $7 billion or $700 a tree; he suggests that investments in urban forests in a city pays dividends. Source: CBC Date: June 9, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2463724090/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: How does investments in city’s urban forests pay dividends? How do the tress reduce household… Read more »
More U.S. cities could be bankrupt soon
Description: Richard Ravitch, adviser to the Detroit bankruptcy judge, discusses why more cities might be moving towards bankruptcies. Source: CBC Date: June 02, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2461765335/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: What are some of the reasons why cities go bankrupt? Is it the job of the government to bail out cities? Who should be held accountable… Read more »
Canada’s new anti-spam legislation
Description: Canada’s new anti-spam legislation will come in effect from July 1. This means that any spams in emails will be illegal. Small businesses, which rely on sending email spams to promote their business, will have to scramble for other options. Source: CBC Date: June 04, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2462065485/ Questions for Discussion: What all does… Read more »
