Sean Richard
Sean Richard is The Link's Volume 47 Concordia news editor. He's convinced he should read more fiction, but he knows that he'll prefer to read a book on political theory.
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NewsParti Québécois projected to form new minority government of Quebec
The Parti Québécois is projected to form a new minority government of Quebec. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is projected to be the new premier of Quebec.
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NewsMontreal adopts bylaw to ban insults against police, inciting criticism
Montreal adopted a bylaw banning insults against police officers, drawing criticism and a lawsuit from Montrealers, lawyers and academics about police powers.
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NewsCSU votes to conduct formal review of enuf Canada contract
The Concordia Student Union voted to conduct a formal review of its contract with enuf Canada, after the executive committee terminated the contract in the summer. The union also approved an appointment to the Senate and a new signing officer.
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NewsCSU terminates council’s chief election officer
The Concordia Student Union terminated its chief electoral officer due to concerns over unresponsiveness and repeated mismanagement. The union also elected councillors to different committees and appointed two Senators and an Alternate Governor.
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CSU rejects motion for Israel and Jewish solidarity fund ad hoc committee
The Concordia Student Union rejected a motion for an Israel and Jewish solidarity fund ad hoc committee. They also passed motions to pedestrianize Mackay St. and grant salary bonuses for the outgoing CSU executives.
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CSU approves $36,000 in funding for student-led initiatives
The Concordia Student Union passed eight motions during their regular council meeting on April 8. These included $16,000 toward a Palestine and Lebanon solidarity fund and $10,000 for the Spinach Collective.
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NewsIn conversation with Aaron Maté
The Link sat down with journalist Aaron Maté to reflect on his experiences in student activism at Concordia University. Maté shared what he believes are the ongoing challenges for the Palestinian movement and how students can continue to advocate for Palestinian rights.
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NewsLabour advocates call for unionization of incarcerated workers
Federal inmates in Canada are not legally considered employees and are often coerced into working in dangerous conditions for little pay. An ex-inmate is fighting for prisoners’ right to unionize, which would allow them to collectively bargain for better conditions.
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NewsMontreal AI construction hub under scrutiny
The city of Montreal recently announced the development of an artificial intelligence hub downtown to allow researchers to implement AI in construction and urban planning problems. Experts give their takes on how effective AI is at providing solutions to these problems.
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NewsThe future of age verification software
Online platforms such as Discord have been facing increasing pressure to implement age verification software, which has been met with significant backlash and has raised questions about how to properly safeguard users’ data.
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NewsMeet the CSU’s Step Up slate
Meet the candidates who are running for the executive positions at the Concordia Student Union in the upcoming elections.
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NewsA fight on two fronts
Demonstrations were organized in Montreal to denounce the federal and provincial governments’ immigration policies. Bill C-12 would weaken asylum seekers’ rights to enter Canada, while the elimination of the PEQ program has left many immigrants worried about the path to permanent residency in Quebec.
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NewsNDP leadership candidates share views on genocide in Palestine
The NDP lost official party status during the last federal election, with the party now conducting a leadership race to see who will take the helm. As an increasing number of Canadians believe that Israel’s actions in Palestine constitute a genocide, the leadership candidates debated their views on the subject.
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NewsAccounts from Montreal protesters detail police violence
Demonstrators in Montreal discuss their recent experiences with police aggression. As systemic barriers prevent victims from seeking justice, some victims of police violence have taken matters into their own hands.
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NewsCombating ableism through education
Students with disabilities often face discrimination in finding work. A new research project by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work shows how universities can help prepare students and employers to ensure an equitable and fair hiring process.
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NewsThe Pill problem
Women must often either take a form of birth control when they enter a relationship or when experiencing painful menstrual symptoms. While there have not been enough advances to ease the pressure on women, services like the Centre de santé des femmes de Montréal offer safe spaces for women to get access to healthcare.
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NewsStudent housing, a human right worth fighting for
Concordia University students are struggling to find affordable housing. While organizations like HOJO and Vivre en Ville educate tenants on their rights, they still feel the need to mobilize to have their demands met.
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OpinionsWhy we should still care
It is hard to find the motivation to stay politically motivated with how things are seemingly getting worse. But in the face of adversity, we can still fight back against dehumanization and disinformation through small acts to recuperate our energy.
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Fringe ArtsRevolution starts with a screening
Cinema Politica provides a consistent space for Concordia University students and Montreal community members to educate themselves and engage in activism through documentaries and films.
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OpinionsThe dangers of the wealthy playing into politics
Billionaires have been involved in politics for a long time, but the very nature of their wealth gives them immense say as to how domestic and foreign policy will be dictated in the United States
