Mount Royal University

Mount Royal University is one of Canada’s top destinations for undergraduate studies. It offers small class sizes and personalized student services within a scholarly community renowned for academic excellence and a focus on teaching and learning. Founded in 1910, Mount Royal remains dedicated to the success of its students. Today, more than 15,000 students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. More than 110,000 Mount Royal alumni are contributing to their communities worldwide.

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Winter can make people feel sluggish and unmotivated, but there are research-backed ways to find meaning in the colder months. (Andrej Lišakov/Unsplash+)

4 research‑backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder months

Winter doesn’t have to be a season we simply endure. With intention and a evidence-based practices, it can become a time of meaning, connection and even joy.
Empathy has long been viewed as a straightforward strength in leadership, but it has recently become a political flashpoint. (Getty Images/Unsplash+)

Empathy is under attack — but it remains vital for leadership and connection

For decades, empathy was unequivocally viewed as an asset, but today, some view it as a liability. Two experts in management explain why it’s so important for leaders.
Canada’s current post-secondary education system isn’t adequate enough to lead Canada into the future. People walk through McGill University’s campus in Montréal on August 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

To close its productivity gap, Canada needs to rethink its higher education system

Is Canada’s current approach to building human capital fit for the challenges ahead? A new report finds this isn’t the case.
Work relationships can contribute to a range of positive workplace outcomes, including increased job satisfaction, stronger organizational commitment, improved morale, and enhanced collaboration and teamwork. (Unsplash+)

Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily — but it can get complicated

Falling for someone at work can be both exciting and rewarding, but they can also cause challenges to employees and workplaces.
Al Jazeera journalist Wael Dahdouh holds the hand of his son Hamza, who also worked for Al Jazeera and who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza Strip, on Jan. 7, 2024. Dahdouh lost his wife, two other children and a grandson earlier in the war and was nearly killed himself. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)

Flawed notions of objectivity are hampering Canadian newsrooms when it comes to Gaza

Seeing objectivity simply as “lack of bias” leaves reporters and newsrooms vulnerable to all sorts of pressures, such as political interest groups.
Le taux de chômage chez les jeunes est très élevé au pays. Ils sont confrontés à une tempête parfaite: marché du travail au ralentit, instabilité économique mondiale, automatisation accélérée. (David Reyes sur Unsplash)

Les jeunes ont du mal à trouver du travail – voici 4 stratégies pour y arriver

Les jeunes sont confrontés à une tempête parfaite : inflation persistante, tensions commerciales mondiales, marché du travail saturé et restructurations induites par l’automatisation et l’IA.
When Pierre Poilievre lost his own seat on election night, pundits said it was a rejection of ‘Trump-style’ politics. But the Conservative Party did really well, so is this true? Here, the Conservative leader speaks to his supporters on election night as Anaida Poilievre looks on. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

How far‑right ideas in Canada are working their way into mainstream politics

Recent developments in the Canadian far-right movements raise concerns about the political implications as the far right moves mainstream.
A demonstrator twirls a ribbon during a ‘Hands Off!’ protest against U.S. President Donald Trump at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on April 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Public protesters are our socially connected friends and neighbours, not angry loners

Research suggests a person’s social network is as important, if not more important, than simply being angry or frustrated when they decide to take part in a public protest.
The Asia-Pacific region presents promising growth opportunities for Canadian businesses in sectors like engineering consulting, technology, energy and environmental services. A view of the skyline in central Beijing in July 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

How Canadian small businesses can expand into Asian markets and reduce their dependence on the U.S.

Asia has emerged as an attractive alternative for Canadian businesses looking to diversify away from the U.S., but there are challenges they will need to overcome.
When approached thoughtfully, difficult conversations can provide greater control over your career and workplace interactions. (Shutterstock)

How to handle difficult conversations in your early career, from salary negotiation to solving conflict

By addressing workplace conflicts directly and respectfully, you can build trust, strengthen relationships and contribute to a healthier, more collaborative work environment.
Boundaries are about what you do when something triggers an emotional response from you, and how you communicate to others what you are feeling. (Shutterstock)

How to set healthy boundaries

Setting boundaries doesn’t have to be a daunting prospect. Taking time to figure out how to communicate them effectively can lead to healthier relationships with the people in your life.
Employees verify packages bound for shipment at an Amazon fulfillment centre in Oxnard, Calif., in August 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Change management shows us how we all can become climate leaders

Navigating green differences between friends can be a tricky endeavour. These strategies can help you be a climate leader while keeping your friendships intact.

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