James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal Gazette, joins Aaron Rand to discuss the National Assembly's long holiday break, and if Francois Legault will call an early election

James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal Gazette, joins Aaron Rand to discuss the National Assembly's long holiday break, and if Francois Legault will call an early election

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!

Mennie: The National Assembly’s 6-week holiday break is halfway done

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

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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.

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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.

Mennie: The National Assembly’s 6-week holiday break is halfway done

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