Tom Leslie

1 month ago | shorturl.at | Tom Leslie

When wealthy investors put their money into the stock market, they’re usually aiming for a solid rate of return. But a new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business shows a growing number of high net-worth investors aren’t only choosing stocks for financial reasons: their picks match their politics.

1 month ago | shorturl.at | Tom Leslie |Sachintha Wickramasinghe

After a chaotic few days of uncertainty, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social (on February 27) that sweeping 25-per-cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico would go into effect on March 4. Additional tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto parts have also previously been announced. We spoke with UBC Sauder School of Business lecturer Samuel Roscoe, an expert in geopolitical disruptions and supply chain risk, to break down what’s coming and how Canadian consumers and businesses can prepare.

Jan 23, 2025 | shorturl.at | Tom Leslie

In recent years, employers across North America have introduced or boosted equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) programs in hopes of creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture. But studies have shown that fostering diversity can come with a steep cost, as employees from dominant groups often felt threatened, leading to a backlash against the very groups the employers are seeking to support. But could those feelings of threat also lead to learning and change, and eventually allyship?

Jan 17, 2025 | shorturl.at | Tom Leslie

Biofuels have long been touted as an alternative to fossil fuels, but the first generation came with a host of problems. Now a new wave of biofuels is hitting the market, and according to a report by the C.D. Howe Institute, it could help drive Canada’s fast-growing green economy.

Jan 15, 2025 | shorturl.at | Bruce Grierson |Richard Littlemore |Tom Leslie

Did you know that Lunar New Year is celebrated by an estimated two billion people worldwide? That means that roughly one in four people will be ringing in the Year of the Snake come January 29!For many members of UBC’s Asian community, this holiday is of particular importance, so we decided to ask alumni to share with us their favourite ways of celebrating Lunar New Year and what makes this time special for them.