Jennifer Wells
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GM’s Oshawa shutdown a black eye for Unifor’s Jerry Dias
The loss is catastrophic, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Why GM’s Oshawa assembly line shutdown is a black eye for Unifor’s Jerry Dias
Big, bold thinking is needed to keep the Oshawa facility running — and employing people — but that’s not likely to come from the union president, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Mountain Equipment Co-op, Lululemon top the list when it comes to supply chain transparency
A new report shows how far some Canadian companies have come in detailing who makes their clothing—and who still lags, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
New NAFTA was supposed to be a win for labour. Thanks to tortured language and a lot of vagueness, it’s hard to tell
The labour provisions may be tougher, but it remains to be seen whether they will be enforced, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Hudson’s Bay should stay public — so we can see what chair Richard Baker is up to
As the executive suite is roiled by takeover bids, same store sales at Hudson’s Bay continue to plummet, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Wisemans’s swift firing from BlackRock shows the days of giving executives an ethical pass are over
CEOs take note: Former CPP Investment Board head Mark Wiseman’s sudden departure indicates that big corporations will no longer look the other way when those in power break the rules. → Read More
As the U.S. experience shows, pot edibles need tougher, clearer rules around labelling
The lack of consistent rules for labelling pot-laced edibles seems to contradict the government’s policy to keep them from children, writes Jennifer Wells → Read More
As the U.S. experience shows, pot edibles need tougher, clearer rules around labelling
The lack of consistent rules for labelling pot-laced edibles seems to contradict the government’s policy to keep them from children, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
The woman who holds the key to Michael Bloomberg’s Democratic ambitions
Smart, unscripted and warm, Diana Taylor is proof the former trader has a chance, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Is the new federal ‘minister of middle class prosperity’ for real?
If she focuses on housing affordability and connects with struggling Canadians, voters might stop making jokes about the Monty Pythoneseque-sounding name. → Read More
Juul lawsuits make it clear we need stronger vaping rules in Canada
California and New York State have launched suits accusing Juul of illegally marketing vaping products to minors. Here in Canada, tougher regulations are urgently needed, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
True confessions from a holiday overspender: Why this year I’m setting a budget
Canada’s debt-to-income ratio has roughly doubled over the past 30 years. This year I’m going to do my part to keep my spending under control, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Why Hydro One’s decision to focus on Ontario is good for us all
Hydro One’s cross-border ambitions were cut short, which is better for its customers here at home, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Why Hydro One’s decision to focus on Ontario is good for us all
Hydro One’s cross-border ambitions were cut short, which is better for its customers here at home, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Indigo plans new merchandise to save itself — but will that be enough?
On the eve of the holiday season, Indigo looks to tweak its strategy, focusing on higher-margin goods and cutting costs, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Indigo plans new merchandise to save itself — but will that be enough?
On the eve of the holiday season, Indigo looks to tweak its strategy, focusing on higher-margin goods and cutting costs, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Why the McDonald’s CEO firing will chill some execs to the bone
Steve Easterbrook’s dismissal over a consensual relationship with an employee is a masterclass in corporate damage control, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Will the CEO of Boeing survive? His testimony showed a worrying lack of leadership
During his Congressional grilling, Dennis Muilenberg gave evasive responses and demonstrated little compassion, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Despite a $3B hit from GM strike, CEO Mary Barra is winning over investors with her bold bets
Credit should go to CEO Mary Barra for her bold reshaping of an auto company that for decades could claim to be the world’s largest, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More
Despite a $3B hit from GM strike, CEO Mary Barra is winning over investors with her bold bets
Credit should go to CEO Mary Barra for her bold reshaping of an auto company that for decades could claim to be the world’s largest, writes Jennifer Wells. → Read More