Haskayne School of Business

Roundtable of Experts Discusses 50-year Rise of Intangible Assets as Dominant Source of Corporate Investment and Equity Market Value Creation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 30, 2023

Anup Srivastava of the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business articulated the issue this way: "This shift has created an enormous challenge for accounting and financial reporting.

Key Points: 
  • Anup Srivastava of the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business articulated the issue this way: "This shift has created an enormous challenge for accounting and financial reporting.
  • US GAAP and the whole related structure of financial reports was created and designed for companies that use physical assets to produce physical products.
  • But as companies rely increasingly on intangible assets like the knowledge embodied in pharma R&D pipelines, or corporate brands and employee talent, our financial reporting has become increasingly less effective in capturing the value created by companies."
  • And in this sense, our conventional Michael Porter-inspired thinking about what protects our cash flow over sustainable periods of time has changed."

Elevating education: University of Calgary officially opens Mathison Hall, new building for Haskayne School of Business

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 9, 2023

"At the University of Calgary, we say we're a place to Start Something," says University of Calgary President Ed McCauley.

Key Points: 
  • "At the University of Calgary, we say we're a place to Start Something," says University of Calgary President Ed McCauley.
  • "Mathison Hall is very well suited to its future service for the Haskayne School of Business, the University of Calgary and the city of Calgary," says Ronald P. Mathison, namesake of Mathison Hall.
  • "These values and ideals are well embedded in the curriculum at Haskayne and in the very spirit of the Haskayne School of Business."
  • "At the heart of business education and business success is one's relationships," says Dean Jim Dewald, Haskayne School of Business.

CDL’s 2022/23 Applications Are Officially Open for Our 11th Cohort Year, in 16 Streams Across 10 Global Locations

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 4, 2022

In CDLs 11th cohort year, over 675 companies will be accepted into 16 different streams, across 10 locations around the world five sites across Canada (CDL-Atlantic, CDL-Montreal, CDL-Rockies, CDL-Toronto, and CDL-Vancouver), two in Europe (CDL-Oxford, and CDL-Paris), and three in the US (CDL-Atlanta, CDL-Wisconsin, CDL-Seattle).

Key Points: 
  • In CDLs 11th cohort year, over 675 companies will be accepted into 16 different streams, across 10 locations around the world five sites across Canada (CDL-Atlantic, CDL-Montreal, CDL-Rockies, CDL-Toronto, and CDL-Vancouver), two in Europe (CDL-Oxford, and CDL-Paris), and three in the US (CDL-Atlanta, CDL-Wisconsin, CDL-Seattle).
  • The access to global industry experts and the quality of feedback, advice, and mentorship received was invaluable.
  • CDLs founder, Professor Ajay Agrawal, notes: CDLs mission is to enhance the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind.
  • Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.

With 16 streams in 10 locations, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) celebrates its 10th program year

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 18, 2021

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Destruction Lab launched in September 2012 with a single cohort of 25 promising science-based startups.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Destruction Lab launched in September 2012 with a single cohort of 25 promising science-based startups.
  • Now entering its tenth year, CDL has supported program participants in creating $15 billion in equity value.
  • Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.
  • It now includes 16 streams: AgTech , Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain , Climate , Commerce , Energy , FinTech , Health , Matter , Neuro , Oceans , Prime (General Technology) , Quantum , Risk , Space , and Supply Chain .

Silver Bull and Arras Minerals Appoint Darren Klinck as President

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (OTCQB: SVBL, TSX: SVB) (Silver Bull) and Arras Minerals Corp. (Arras) are pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Klinck to both companies as President, effective October 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Bull Resources, Inc. (OTCQB: SVBL, TSX: SVB) (Silver Bull) and Arras Minerals Corp. (Arras) are pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Klinck to both companies as President, effective October 1, 2021.
  • Brian Edgar, Chairman of Silver Bull stated This is an important step forward for Silver Bull and Arras.
  • Silver Bull and Arras Moving Forward: On September 24, 2021, Silver Bull completed the distribution of shares of Arras to its shareholders.
  • Silver Bull continues to own approximately 4% of Arras, on a non-diluted basis.

Canadian Women-Owned Business Evaluate Supplier Diversity (Research Study)

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 2, 2021

This survey, conducted in fall 2020, was designed to provide the data necessary to continue inclusion of underrepresented Canadian businesses, specifically women-owned businesses in large supply chains and to move supplier diversity forward in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • This survey, conducted in fall 2020, was designed to provide the data necessary to continue inclusion of underrepresented Canadian businesses, specifically women-owned businesses in large supply chains and to move supplier diversity forward in Canada.
  • The results of this survey are immensely helpful in understanding the value and effectiveness of supplier diversity programs and barriers in supply chains for diverse suppliers, revealing opportunities that currently exist in supply chains.
  • These findings will form the framework for supplier diversity programs in the upcoming years.
  • Twelve research centres are hosted within the Haskayne School of Business including the Canadian Centre for Advanced Leadership in Business, the Hunter Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Canadian Centre for Advanced Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

TRANSGLOBE ENERGY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRANSITIONS

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 20, 2020

Upon the publication of this Announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

Key Points: 
  • Upon the publication of this Announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.
  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransGlobe Energy Corporation (AIM & TSX: TGL & NASDAQ: TGA) (TransGlobe or the Company) announces changes to the composition of its Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Timothy Robertson Marchant (age 69) has been appointed to the Board as a non-executive independent director effective March 20, 2020.
  • Dr. Marchant is the Adjunct Professor of Strategy and Energy Geopolitics at the Haskayne School of Business of the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta Canada.

Toscana Announces Management Changes

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toscana Energy Income Corporation ("Toscana" or the "Corporation") (TSX: TEI) announces that Mr. Joseph S. Durante, the Corporations Chief Executive Officer, has stepped down from managing day-to-day operations and will take on a new role as Executive Director effective August 27, 2019 (the "Effective Date").

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toscana Energy Income Corporation ("Toscana" or the "Corporation") (TSX: TEI) announces that Mr. Joseph S. Durante, the Corporations Chief Executive Officer, has stepped down from managing day-to-day operations and will take on a new role as Executive Director effective August 27, 2019 (the "Effective Date").
  • Throughout his earlier career he held roles of increased Land Management responsibility with Paramount Energy Trust and NCE Petrofund Corp. Mr. Heath holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Petroleum Land Management from the University of Calgarys Haskayne School of Business and is an active member of the CAPL.
  • Forward-looking statements and information are provided for the purpose of providing information about the current expectations and plans of management of the Company relating to the future.
  • Toscana Energy Income Corporation is a conventional oil and gas producer with the mandate to acquire high quality, long life oil and gas assets.