Trudie Mason is joined by Political analyst Karim Boulos, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.
A new report from the auditor general finds that Montreal roadwork is poorly planned and coordinated.
Students are banned from using their cell phones in class….should teachers lead by example?
 Mayoral candidate and Projet Montreal leader Luc Rabouin walks back on Camillien-Houde and the summer biweekly trash pick up
SAAQclic: Quebec Premier François Legault may be called to appear before the Gallant Commission.

Trudie Mason is joined by Political analyst Karim Boulos, and&nbsp;Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.
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<li>A new report from the auditor general finds that Montreal roadwork is poorly planned and coordinated.</li>
<li>Students are banned from using their cell phones in class&hellip;.should teachers lead by example?</li>
<li>&nbsp;Mayoral candidate and Projet Montreal leader Luc Rabouin walks back on Camillien-Houde and the summer biweekly trash pick up</li>
<li>SAAQclic: Quebec Premier Fran&ccedil;ois Legault may be called to appear before the Gallant Commission.</li>
</ul>

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform.

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform.

The Big Five 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

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform.

The Big Five

A new report from the auditor general finds that Montreal roadwork is poorly planned. Plus:  School’s back, but the phones aren’t.

Joining Elias on The Big Five were Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Among the topics discussed were
The Liberal government has reached a deal with China allowing 49 thousands chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market
Two potential candidates in the CAQrace are already receiving backing from several people. Energy and Economy Minister Christine Fréchette has received support from Cybersecurity and Digital Technology Minister Gilles Bélanger
There have been three femicides in Quebec since the start of the year - and recent developments in two of the cases are getting attention

Joining Elias on The Big Five were Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Among the topics discussed were
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<li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-reaches-landmark-tariff-quota-deal-with-china-on-evs-canola/">The Liberal government has reached a deal with China allowing 49 thousands chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market</a></li>
<li>Two potential candidates in the CAQrace are already receiving backing from several people. <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/caq-leadership-gilles-belanger-supports-christine-frechette/">Energy and Economy Minister Christine Fr&eacute;chette has received support from Cybersecurity and Digital Technology Minister Gilles B&eacute;langer</a></li>
<li>There have been three femicides in Quebec since the start of the year - and recent developments in two of the cases are getting attention</li>
</ul>

Mark Carney deals with China, ushers in the New World Order. Plus: Everybody wants to lead the CAQ

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist.
Francois Legault will remain leader of the CAQ until a new one is elected.What will your memory of Legault be as Premier? Was François Legault a good Premier of Quebec? 
With Legault stepping down, the question now becomes who will replace him as leader of the CAQ?
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is entering a “new era of relations” with China. 
Facing declining sales, the SAQ is moving quickly to get its products in more places - and will even deliver them straight to your door. 

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and&nbsp;Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist.
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<li>Francois Legault will remain leader of the CAQ until a new one is elected.What will your memory of Legault be as Premier? Was Fran&ccedil;ois Legault a good Premier of Quebec?&nbsp;</li>
<li>With Legault stepping down, the question now becomes who will replace him as leader of the CAQ?</li>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is entering a &ldquo;new era of relations&rdquo; with China.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Facing declining sales, the SAQ is moving quickly to get its products in more places - and will even deliver them straight to your door.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The rise and fall of François Legault. Plus: The SAQ will deliver booze to your door.

Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Trudie Mason, veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800.
U.S. President Donald Trump visited a Ford factory in Dearborn, Michigan on Tuesday, and dismissed the relevance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, saying the U.S. doesn’t need the trade deal and that “Canada would love it.” 
A new Leger poll says nearly one in three Canadians are afraid that the U.S will invade Canada.
As per an Op-Ed in the Toronto Star, are the Canadians that continue to move their start-up companies to the U.S., or go to school in the U.S., or vacation in the U.S. bordering on treason?
As Mark Carney lands in China, state media in that country is urging Canada to break free from “U.S. influence.”
Mario Roy is adamant: He is running for the Quebec Liberal Party leadership

Elias Makos is joined by Rapha&euml;l Melan&ccedil;on, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and&nbsp;Trudie Mason, veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800.
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<li>U.S. President Donald Trump visited a Ford factory in Dearborn, Michigan on Tuesday, and dismissed the relevance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, saying the U.S. doesn&rsquo;t need the trade deal and that &ldquo;Canada would love it.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A new Leger poll says nearly one in three Canadians are afraid that the U.S will invade Canada.</li>
<li>As per an Op-Ed in the Toronto Star, are the Canadians that continue to move their start-up companies to the U.S., or go to school in the U.S., or vacation in the U.S. bordering on treason?</li>
<li>As Mark Carney lands in China, state media in that country is urging Canada to break free from &ldquo;U.S. influence.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Mario Roy is adamant: He is running for the Quebec Liberal Party leadership</li>
</ul>

A new report from the auditor general finds that Montreal roadwork is poorly planned. Plus: School’s back, but the phones aren’t.

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