Board Games 2009: audio interview

What practical differences do women make on boards?

In a web-exclusive interview, Janet McFarland speaks with Deborah Gillis, an expert on the topic of women and boards of directors

Rob Carrick
Portfolio Strategy

Investing newsletters prove their worth

They told people to take advantage of the correction and it has worked

Derek DeCloet

Climbing out of debt hole won't be easy

Economic growth unlikely to get rid of deficit pile

Spin Master's new line of Liv dolls.
In Review

Required reading: Five essential stories of the week

Directorships for women still prove elusive. What Niall Ferguson thinks now. And, why there's a catfight in the toy aisle

Globe Investor Editors' blog

Check out the new features for Globe Investor beta

A new quote search box, at least 10 years of quarterly financial data and more to come

A world awash in debt

A world awash in debt

The financial crisis provoked a global front to stimulate economies through massive spending. But this was fuelled by a staggering amount of borrowing. Now governments are realizing that a new calamity looms - higher taxes and slashed social programs

1,700 CN workers on strike after talks break down

Via service won't be affected, CN says as federal Labour Minister urges binding arbitration

Dubai's debt a wild card

Failure to make payments raises spectre of possible contagion to other economies just as a fragile global recovery tries to take hold

Corporate Strategy

MDA keeps its eye on the sky

After sale to U.S. firm aborted, MacDonald Dettwiler lifts off with improved aerospace business

Proposed Cossette succession plan unveiled

Younger managers favour U.S. bid in takeover battle for Quebec City-based communications firm

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At the close: Minimal damage

Worried investors keep their heads

Globe and Mail Reporter Simon Avery.
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Earlier discussion
What can be done to address the gender gap on boards?

Deborah Gillis, head of Catalyst Inc.'s Canadian office and an expert on the topic of women on boards, took reader questions

Home Cents
Skip the extended warranty this season

Consumer Reports magazine believes extended warranties are "notoriously bad deals" for consumers, writes Chaya Cooperberg

A view that rings a bell
David Rosenberg: He's that bearish

When the economist and celebrated market bear speaks, alarms go off. They really do

“We are certainly in a deflationary state,” says David Rosenberg, chief economist and strategist with Gluskin Sheff and Associates in Toronto. “Of that, there’s no doubt.”
Marketing
Sir Richard: Eternal marketing machine

Virgin chairman is roguish, sexist and childish – and we can't get enough of him

Sir Richard Branson tosses a Virgin Mobile toque to the crowd during an event at Yonge and Dundas Square in Toronto.
Globe Investor Magazine
Natural gas producer with some steam

Jennifer Stevenson of Qwest Investment likes Angle Energy – even enough to sell it when it was at a high, and buy it back when it dropped

Natural gas
ROB magazine
Mink dynasty

A Canadian company leads the charge in developing China's fur industry

Pelts from Canada's North America Fur Auctions are sewn into consumer goods. These items, however, are not destined for Western markets.
Board Games 2009
Seven tips for women who want to get on boards

Recruiters and corporate directors offer tips from networking to volunteering and self-promotion