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Google’s Advertising Conduct: How Safe Are We?
Declared a “monopoly” by Northeastern University professor Christo Wilson, Google has long been a focus of regulatory scrutiny on two fronts: antitrust and privacy. Over the years, authorities in the European Union, the Competition Bureau, and the United States Department of Justice have pursued Google for allegedly abusing its market dominance and mishandling user data. The contents below survey how Google’s clashes with regulators have unfolded, highlighting major EU antitr
Athistaa Puviventhan


Is Canada Strong?
Overview The weakened Canadian economy has impacted the lives and financial positions of many Canadians, but young Canadians, such as undergraduate students, seem to feel a disproportionate amount of these impacts. The language used in the recent Canadian federal budget suggests that the sitting government is certainly aware that there are a lot of economic problems that Canadians are facing. The politics surrounding whether the budget would be passed or voted down dominated
Sam Burke


Political Pressure and Central Bank Independence: The Case of the U.S. Federal Reserve
At a time of increasing economic uncertainty, the United States Federal Reserve finds itself balancing employment, inflation, and expectations from the Oval Office. The September rate cut was more than just a routine monetary policy adjustment; it symbolized a greater shift in the political landscape of the Federal Reserve. With increased pressure from the White House to achieve short-term political goals with monetary policy, concerns are being raised about Fed independence
William Renner


Look Harder - Youth Unemployment in Canada
Overview Youth unemployment has been a persistent issue in the Canadian economy. Recently, Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that young people are not looking hard enough for work [1] . According to Statistics Canada, the youth unemployment rate in July 2025 was 14.6%, the highest since September 2010. Similarly, returning students aged 15 to 24 saw a 17.5% unemployment rate, the highest since July 2009 [2] . The effects of youth unemployment are significant. They pose long-te
William Hope


BU121 Winning Article: The Link Between Sports Betting and Gambling Addiction
By Judah Brill Since the Canadian government legalized single-game sports betting in August 2021, sports fans have been inundated with a...
Judah Brill


European Defence Stocks Rally: Geopolitical Tensions Driving Market Momentum
By Fernando Iannetta The international market landscape in 2025 has been defined by uncertainties and challenges. Trade disputes have...
Fernando Iannetta


A New Canadian Economy
By Josh Segal Tariffs. An ever-progressing issue in Canadian business and politics since newly inaugurated US President Trump has...
Josh Segal


In Conversation with The Honourable Bardish Chagger (MP for Waterloo)
By Christian Kassis and Nolan Roncato The following is a summary taken from our interview with the Honourable Bardish Chagger, who is...
Christian Kassis and Nolan Roncato


American Protectionism: Winners, Losers and the Global Impact
By Zach Gurd The American Case For Tariffs: Corporate Gains or Consumer Pains? Tariffs have been among the most discussed topics...
Zach Gurd


Balancing Acts: International Students, Housing, and Canada's Economic Future
Exploring the pivotal role of international students in Canada's economic landscape amidst a housing crisis.
Sara Ristic


A Realm of Opportunity: The Untapped Potential of Frontier Market Investing
Frontier markets arise as a unique opportunity to diversify away from global systematic risk and generate high growth returns.
Avery Whelan


Infrastructure: A Profitable Haven for Private Markets
Our team highlights the evolution of cities into financial hubs driven by the return of investing in infrastructure.
Max Murski
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