Émile Baril

Émile Baril is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute for Research on Migration and Society (IRMS) at Concordia University. Prior to joining IRMS, Émile carried out research at York University, where he earned his PhD in critical human geography. His research examines the intersections of migration, urban labour, and the platform economy, with a focus on the working conditions of migrant workers in industries such as food delivery and trucking. He has previously collaborated with Toronto Metropolitan University’s CERC Migration and Integration and the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Montreal. 

Selected Publications

• Baril, É. & Vultur, M. (2025) Navigating streets, restaurants and algorithms: a comparative study of young immigrant food delivery couriers in Montréal and Toronto. Labour/Le Travail. Vol. 95, pp.121-144. 
• Baril, É. (2024). Citizen-rentier-ship: Delivering the undocumented to labour platforms in Paris. Antipode. 56(4). pp.1132-1151. 

For full list of publications, visit Émile's website.