Francine Pelletier, journalist, filmmaker and author of a new book, "Dream Interrupted: The Rise and Fall of Quebec Nationalism"

Image: CP PICTURE ARCHIVE/Ryan Remiorz

Francine Pelletier, journalist, filmmaker and author of a new book, "Dream Interrupted: The Rise and Fall of Quebec Nationalism"
Image: CP PICTURE ARCHIVE/Ryan Remiorz

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

On Oct. 30, 1995, Quebecers went to the polls for a second time to cast their vote on whether the province should separate from the rest of Canada. 30 years later, CJAD 800 looks back at what could have been a pivotal point for Quebec and the country.

On Oct. 30, 1995, Quebecers went to the polls for a second time to cast their vote on whether the province should separate from the rest of Canada. 30 years later, CJAD 800 looks back at what could have been a pivotal point for Quebec and the country.

Referendum Week

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!

'It marked Quebec and Canada forever': Journalist looks back at 1995 referendum

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.

'It marked Quebec and Canada forever': Journalist looks back at 1995 referendum

Referendum Week

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