Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, as well as Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge is facing backlash after saying Canada “can’t take on all the world’s suffering"
On the campaign trail, Pierre Poilievre’s latest campaign pledge is a ‘Three strikes and you’re out’ plan to tackle crime.
Donald Trump is facing accusations of potential insider trading after he posted “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT” on Truth Social in the morning.

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, as well as Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
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<li>Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-Fran&ccedil;ois Roberge is facing backlash after saying Canada &ldquo;can&rsquo;t take on all the world&rsquo;s suffering"</li>
<li>On the campaign trail, Pierre Poilievre&rsquo;s latest campaign pledge is a &lsquo;Three strikes and you&rsquo;re out&rsquo; plan to tackle crime.</li>
<li>Donald Trump is facing accusations of potential insider trading after he posted &ldquo;THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT&rdquo; on Truth Social in the morning.</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.

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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

All the world’s suffering - tough questions in Quebec on immigration. Plus: Is ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’ a good policy on crime?

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. 
Quebec’s language watchdog has told Montreal’s transit agency to stop displaying English phrases like “Go! Canadiens Go!” on bus displays, citing the need to uphold French-language standards under Bill 96
The Globe and Mail, citing Ontario PC and federal Liberal sources, that Pierre Poilievre might lose his riding
Reddit: “The drug use in Montreal is getting so out of control”

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and&nbsp;Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Quebec&rsquo;s language watchdog has told Montreal&rsquo;s transit agency to stop displaying English phrases like &ldquo;Go! Canadiens Go!&rdquo; on bus displays, citing the need to uphold French-language standards under Bill 96</li>
<li>The Globe and Mail, citing Ontario PC and federal Liberal sources, that Pierre Poilievre might lose his riding</li>
<li>Reddit: &ldquo;The drug use in Montreal is getting so out of control&rdquo;</li>
</ul>

“GO HABS GO!” banned by the language police. Plus: Four days left before election day.

Elias makos welcomes in Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada.
Yesterday the Conservatives released their long awaited platform… The platform promises $75 billion in tax cuts and $35 billion in new spending over four years, alongside a projected $31 billion deficit this year
Liberal Leader Mark Carney however, is criticizing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for underestimating the cost of his party’s platform, calling it unrealistic and insufficient for addressing economic challenges
The People's Party of Canada candidate in Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel says she’s an extraterrestrial
A Quebec committee studying the impact of screen use on youth is recommending a complete ban on cellphones and other mobile devices on school grounds starting next school year

Elias makos welcomes in Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and&nbsp;Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada.
<ul>
<li>Yesterday the Conservatives released their long awaited platform&hellip; The platform promises $75 billion in tax cuts and $35 billion in new spending over four years, alongside a projected $31 billion deficit this year</li>
<li>Liberal Leader Mark Carney however, is criticizing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for underestimating the cost of his party&rsquo;s platform, calling it unrealistic and insufficient for addressing economic challenges</li>
<li>The People's Party of Canada candidate in Saint-L&eacute;onard&mdash;Saint-Michel says she&rsquo;s an extraterrestrial</li>
<li>A Quebec committee studying the impact of screen use on youth is recommending a complete ban on cellphones and other mobile devices on school grounds starting next school year</li>
</ul>

Magical thinking and extraterrestrials: Tales from the campaign trail.

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
Recent polls show a tightening in the race. Is this the most important election of your lifetime?
An internal federal report from Policy Horizons Canada paints a bleak picture of life in 2040
Quebec hotels are facing a staffing crisis ahead of the busy summer season and are urging the provincial and federal governments to ease restrictions on temporary foreign workers
Wine sales are down to levels not seen since 1961. Why aren't we cracking open a bottle?

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and&nbsp;Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
<ul>
<li>Recent polls show a tightening in the race. Is this the most important election of your lifetime?</li>
<li>An internal federal report from Policy Horizons Canada paints a bleak picture of life in 2040</li>
<li>Quebec hotels are facing a staffing crisis ahead of the busy summer season and are urging the provincial and federal governments to ease restrictions on temporary foreign workers</li>
<li>Wine sales are down to levels not seen since 1961. Why aren't we cracking open a bottle?</li>
</ul>

All the world’s suffering - tough questions in Quebec on immigration. Plus: Is ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’ a good policy on crime?

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