Every time we have an update to the World Happiness Index, Finland always tops the lists. But why are the Finns so happy? Shehzad Ali, Professor of public health and Canada Research Chair in Public Health Economics at Western University joins Aaron Rand

Every time we have an update to the World Happiness Index, Finland always tops the lists. But why are the Finns so happy? Shehzad Ali, Professor of public health and Canada Research Chair in Public Health Economics at Western University joins Aaron Rand

Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation. The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie. Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!

Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation. The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie. Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

CJAD 800 - The Latest Audio and Podcasts

Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation.

The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie.

Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!

Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation.
The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie.
Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!

Finland is once again the happiest country in the world... where's Canada?

Finland has placed first on the 2026 World Happiness Index. Where does Canada rank?

Benoît Lamarche, Scientific Director at Univ. of Laval’s NUTRISS Centre (The Research Centre on Nutrition, health and society)

Katherine Martinko, Author of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance

Kim Arrey, Registered dietitian and nutritionist

Gad Saad, Scholar at the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom, University of Mississippi

Beno&icirc;t Lamarche, Scientific Director at Univ. of Laval&rsquo;s NUTRISS Centre (The Research Centre on Nutrition, health and society)
Katherine Martinko, Author of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance
Kim Arrey, Registered dietitian and nutritionist
Gad Saad, Scholar at the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom, University of Mississippi

New research shows what Quebecers eat the most – and what they eat too much of, why this author thinks you shouldn’t let your kid use AI Chabot, What’s the deal with 6% milk and is it nutritionally sound? & A former Concordia University professor on why he’s leaving for the US and his new book on "suicidal empathy".

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of May 18, 2026

CJAD 800 political commentator Tom Mulcair can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand in addition to The Andrew Carter Morning Show, every weekday at 7:40 a.m.

CJAD 800 political commentator Tom Mulcair can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand in addition to The Andrew Carter Morning Show, every weekday at 7:40 a.m.

Mulcair: Danielle Smith is playing with match sticks in a room full of dynamite 

Political analyst David Heurtel is an attorney. He is a former Québec liberal cabinet minister and CEO of Montreal’s Olympic Park. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Political analyst David Heurtel is an attorney. He is a former Qu&eacute;bec liberal cabinet minister and CEO of Montreal&rsquo;s Olympic Park. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Finland has placed first on the 2026 World Happiness Index. Where does Canada rank?

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