Asher Kui (he/him/il) (last name is pronounced koo-wee)
Asher Kui is a Montreal-based journalist. He is currently studying at McGill University, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Geography (Urban Studies).
During his time at McGill, he has been involved at The Tribune, an independent activist newspaper—with a weekly circulation of 2,000 printed copies at McGill and across the Montreal community. Currently, he serves as the Managing Editor of the News and the Student Life sections at The Tribune. He leads a team of around 20 people to produce at least 9 articles per week, emphasizing original reporting and novel storytelling. His journalistic focus includes breaking stories, protest coverage, and socio-political analysis.
His field of interests pertain largely to Quebec politics, labour rights, and identity politics. On Sept. 15, he published his feature article titled “Oui, but who are we?” where he deconstructs the ethnic nationalist notions of Quebec sovereignty, investigating the diverging branches of the movement, particularly one that has surged in popularity among younger generations. In 2025, his feature article “Cher Chez Gautier: Milton-Parc’s next community initiative” was also widely acclaimed.
Asher had spent years of his childhood in Vancouver, BC before settling in Montreal; he is bilingual in English and French. He has both worked and volunteered in other domains, including social work, the food-service industry, and childcare. He uses his intersectional perspective as an introspective tool, ensuring that his journalism is both honest and credible.
In January 2027, he will be studying abroad for an exchange semester, where he will be attending the University of Strasbourg in France. He aspires to further enlarge his horizons, bringing such experience and knowledge back to Quebec where he calls home.
During his free time, he enjoys jogging at Parc La Fontaine, and trying out restaurants (specifically in the Mile End). Despite such endeavour, he is shameful to admit that his favourite restaurant is, unironically, Poulet Rouge.