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In a bankruptcy filing in late August, the Montreal-based luxury retailer SSENSE cited a liquidity crisis brought on partly by the unpredictable tariff regime in the United States. At the time of the filing, some independent designers who work with the company said they were owed tens of thousands of dollars, but hadn鈥檛 been paid in months. But Vivek Astvansh wouldn鈥檛 recommend taking legal action.

On August 29, the United States ended the de miminis exemption, a rule that had allowed small value shipments to cross the border without duties for decades. It鈥檚 already affecting some retailers in Canada. The Montreal-based luxury fashion retailer SSENSE filed for bankruptcy the same day the de minimis rule was changed, and cited the change as a reason that it did. As recently as 2021, the company was valued at $4 billion by Sequoia Capital, a U.S. venture capital firm.

September 6, 2025 | Christopher Ragan joins Dr. David Detomasi for a wide-ranging conversation on Canada鈥檚 pressing economic challenges. Together they explore issues such as falling productivity, the affordability crisis in housing, the complexities of climate policy, and the growing concerns around fiscal debt. The discussion also turns to broader themes of leadership, where Dr. Ragan shares lessons from his own experience, and closes with thoughtful advice for students who are considering careers in economics and public policy.

September 6, 2025 | The Hub has announced the 10 finalists for the third annual Hunter Prize for Public Policy, which awards $50,000 in cash prizes听for bold ideas to address Canada鈥檚 stalled GDP per capita growth and improve living standards.

Current Master of Public Policy student Shane Joy听was selected for his proposal to create a Canadian Productivity Commission, an independent body that would analyze national productivity trends, assess sectoral performance, and advise on reform opportunities. His idea is aimed at tackling Canada鈥檚 long-term productivity challenges.

The Schulich School of Music of 91直播 is pleased to announce the fourth edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. Established in 2017, this national competition recognizes works for chamber music formations with piano that show significant potential to engage audiences and become standard repertoire. Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status is required to apply. To apply visit www.mcgill.ca/gsc/apply.