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Pension fund on the rails. Golden handshakes.

Concordia in the news
Posted on February 16, 2015

Concordia in the news features stories of Concordians who appear in the news. Discover alumni, students, faculty and experts who recently made an impact in the media.

Expert commentators

Concordia faculty and researchers are regularly asked to offer expert, informed opinions on many of today's most pressing problems. Read some of the latest news items about Concordians:

  • Craig Townsend, an associate professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment, is quoted in an article in the Montreal Gazette about the involvement of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, the province's leading pension fund, in two major infrastructure projects: the West Island commuter train line and a light-rail transit line on the Champlain Bridge. 
  • Michel Magnan, professor in the JMSB's Department of Accountancy, is quoted in a text story on CBC.ca about how corporations compensate executives who are fired as CEO's.