Financial advice is often viewed as objective and numbers-driven, but a new study co-authored by Associate Professor Daniel Richards suggests conversations between financial advisers and clients can be shaped by deeply rooted gender assumptions.
Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke recently stated that he believes people who are on a pension are dependents and should no longer be allowed to vote, claiming they have less of a stake in the future. This started an extensive discussion online related to pensions, homeownership and voting power. Despite his argument, Moneywise writer Godwin Oluponmile […]
A recent article in The London Free Press discusses the upcoming civic elections in London, Ontario and looks at who can donate to election campaigns, what happens to leftover funds and the contribution rules around campaigns, including caps on campaign spending and on donations by citizens. Zachary Spicer, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy […]
A recent situation sparked a debate about ethics laws governing MPs. Nunavut MP Lori Idlout announced that she owns a stake in an Ottawa Consulting firm which has received 19 federal contracts worth more than $600,000 since her election in 2021 to the House of Commons. She claimed she has not benefitted financially and does […]
For some PhD students, the prospect of a career outside academia can come with feelings of failure or uncertainty. A new program at York University is trying to change that.
In Professor Pallavi Sodhi’s Live Client Learning (LCL) Marketing course (ADMS 4211) , students don’t study hypothetical brands or tidy case studies. Instead, they spend 12 demanding weeks working with real organizations, tackling authentic marketing challenges and learning firsthand what it takes to perform under professional pressure.
LA&PS students honoured at the 2026 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Awards On Wednesday, May 6, York University students were celebrated as recipients of the 2026 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award. The award honours Robert J. Tiffin, who served as York University’s vice-president, students, for nine years. It recognizes individuals nominated by members of […]
LA&PS professors honoured at this year’s President’s Research Awards On Wednesday, May 6, 15 members of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) were recognized for their research excellence and transformative impact across multiple categories at York University’s President’s Research Awards. The annual awards program celebrates the creativity and outstanding research contributions of […]
York University undergraduate finance students are taking part in a professor‑guided initiative that turns classroom theory into real‑world market research – and gives employers tangible proof of their skills.
