Articles
Passport Obsolescence? Canada’s New Approach to Recruiting Tech Workers
This article analyzes Canada’s emerging tech talent recruitment strategy- outlining its pros and cons, and ultimately discussing how Canada will change as it begins to sell itself as the next global tech talent hub.
Fires of the Future: Embracing Innovation in Firefighting
In this incisive piece by QBR Editor Erin Sun, traditional firefighting meets cutting-edge technology. Through a tapestry of historical context and modern solutions, Sun illuminates the burgeoning role of AI, drones, and robots against the wildfire menace. Seamlessly weaving challenges with potential solutions, she advocates for a harmonized future of tech and human expertise to combat fires more effectively.
Beyond Dollars and Cents: Unraveling the Economics of Happiness in Career Choices
In this compelling editorial, QBR Senior Editor Morgan Farley probes the evolving priorities of young Canadians navigating career choices amidst economic uncertainties. Balancing the age-old lure of high earnings against the increasing value placed on well-being and job satisfaction.
Unravelling the Canadian Labour Market's Dance with Inflation, Monetary Policy, and Economic Trends
In this insightful editorial, QBR Editor Eric van Remmen dissects Canada's intricate dance with inflation, labor dynamics, and economic policies. Navigating through strikes, stimulus-induced booms, and aggressive immigration pushes, he shines a light on the delicate balance the nation must maintain amidst post-pandemic tremors. With the Bank of Canada on a tightrope and inflationary pressures at the helm, this piece offers a deep dive into the multifaceted challenges and potential trajectories of the Canadian economy.
The Capitalist’s Approach to a Greener World: Carbon Credits
In this editorial, QBR Editor Sunghoon Kim explores carbon credits, uncovering their potential to become a commercially feasible, much-needed catalyst toward economic decarbonization, but also reveals the current system’s complementary flaws and exploits that leave serious room for amelioration.
All-in on Addiction: The Destructive Rise of America’s Gambling Obsession
Exploiting one’s desire for excitement is the underpinning of the gambling business model. Some may call it genius; others may call it predatory. But one thing is for certain — America’s consumerist society has metastasized the country’s gambling scene to a size bigger than ever before.
Does Pro Sport Want Private Equity?
Over time we have seen not only hesitancy towards PE from leagues such as the NFL, who have disallowed it altogether, but push back from fans who cannot disassociate their beloved teams, rivalries, and traditions from ownership.
Red Bull's Recipe for Success: Innovation, Strategy, Endurance
QBR Editor in Chief, Joshua Cristofoli looks to provide a breakdown on how Red Bull was able to gain market share and outperform legacy brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
A Win-Win: Why Insurance Companies Rely on ESG Strategy
QBR Editor, Lauren MacDonald, looks to analyze the various factors driving the Insurance industry's reliance on environmental sustainability and how the industry will set the longevity of sustainable strategies to come.
Demystifying the Middle Eastern Venture Landscape
This editorial, from Editor Petar Mijacevic, provides a breakdown on how Western investors have underallocated investments to the Middle East according to asset allocation models, and how shifts in its business environment, powerful sovereign wealth funds, and long-term investment catalysts may transform the region into a tech powerhouse.