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Political checkup. Valeant deal.

Concordia in the news
Posted on November 9, 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:

  • Bruce Hicks, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, was interviewed by CTV News Toronto on Friday, November 6. Speaking live from the Concordia studio, Hicks discussed the Trudeau government’s decision to reinstate the long-form census, as well as the appointment of Rona Ambrose as interim leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
  • Michel Magnan, a professor in the Department of Accountancy, is quoted in an article in The Globe and Mail about questions concerning a $100-million (U.S.) loan deal involving Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. chief executive officer Michael Pearson.