- Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
Switching from quarterly to semiannual reporting may have merit, but as with any decision affecting a wide range of stakeholders, some stand to lose while others may gain.
Like many retailers, Hudson’s Bay struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, but its troubles ran deeper. Now, the company is liquidating almost all its stores.
Indigenous people and communities are up against unequal and harmful effects that are not only economic, but also social and cultural.
By failing to manage sustainability issues such as those affecting social capital, environmental capital, and leadership and governance, companies may face direct financial impacts.
Many firms now report how they are doing along economic, environmental and social lines in what is called a sustainability report. But how effective are they, really?
Le gouvernement fédéral souhaite aider les jeunes générations à relever les défis de l’accessibilité au logement et du coût élevé de la vie. Le budget tient-il ses promesses ?
The federal government says it’s committed to addressing the challenges faced by younger generations, including housing affordability and the high cost of living. Does the budget deliver on its promises?
Les lanceurs d’alerte jouent un rôle crucial dans le maintien de la responsabilité et de l’intégrité au sein de notre société. Toutefois, nous ne leur facilitons pas la tâche.
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in upholding accountability and integrity within our society. We do not, however, make it easy for them.
A new tax-free savings account could play a role in making the dream of home ownership more attainable for first-time buyers in Canada.
In the fact of economic uncertainty, one question remains: Is it worth investing in a more sustainable Canada, or will it become just another economic burden?
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