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Analysis: Lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could boost adoption and diversify Canada’s trade

Canada’s move to reduce tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China aims to make EVs more affordable and diversity trade away from the U.S, writes expert Addisu Lashitew.
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How much does personal preference matter when choosing a startup location?

More than you'd think, Judy Han finds. Even if business is doing well in a given location, startup founders are unlikely to stay there if they are unhjappy, the DeGroote School of Business professor says.
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DeGroote experts answer five questions about money

What's the difference between good debt and bad? What counts as smart risk-taking when it comes to personal finance? Experts from the DeGroote School of Business answer the big questions about money.
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Analysis: Rudeness is hurting auditors’ ability to protect the public — here’s how

When clients snap at, dismiss or belittle auditors, it doesn’t just sting — it can wear away at audit quality. Understanding and addressing this can improve financial reporting, writes Ala Mokhtar.
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Why our brains miss red flags about phishing — and how to fix it

Multitasking impairs our ability to detect phishing threats, Professor Milena Head and her research team found. But simple cues can dramatically improve phishing detection.

Analysis: Canada’s tariff wall on Chinese electric vehicles is deepening dependence on the U.S.

Lower, targeted tariffs on Chinese imports would ease financial pressures for Canadian consumers and mitigate Canada's excessive reliance on the United States, writes Addisu Lashitew.
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Five big ideas about sustainable finance with Rui Duan

The sustainable finance expert explores the dynamic interplay between environmental regulations, global capital flows and corporate environmental strategy.

Analysis: Air Canada flight attendant ‘unlawful’ strike exposes major fault lines in Canadian labour law

The dispute exposes several fault lines in Canada around work, how we value it and how the law impacts workers, writes Gerard Di Trolio
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Breaking down academic silos

Through the McMaster Centre for Research on Employment and Work (MCREW), faculty members across McMaster discuss breaking down academic silos to solve work, worker and workplace problems.
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Researcher tackles discrimination and inherent bias in AI systems

New Canada Research Chair Maryam Ghasemaghaei examines biases in artificial intelligence algorithms that can lead to discriminatory decisions, and is working on developing strategies to foster equity.
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New McMaster research centre tackles the future of work

MCREW brings together experts from across disciplines to study challenges affecting work, workers and workplaces.
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Analysis: The focus on manufacturing in the federal election misses what could truly help Canadian workers

Canada's working class is predominately in the services sector, not manufacturing. It's time to let go of economic nostalgia and focus on four key policies that will support working Canadians, writes Gerard Di Trolio.