Elias Makos is joined by Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
Amazon has just announced that it is ceasing its operations in Quebec
Quebec’s rental board has approved a maximum rent increase of 5.9% for 2025…. the highest in 30 years
Donald Trump says the tariffs he’s promising to hit Canada with have nothing to do with trade negotiations, but with fentanyl and immigration

Elias Makos is joined by Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and&nbsp;Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
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<li>Amazon has just announced that it is ceasing its operations in Quebec</li>
<li>Quebec&rsquo;s rental board has approved a maximum rent increase of 5.9% for 2025&hellip;. the highest in 30 years</li>
<li>Donald Trump says the tariffs he&rsquo;s promising to hit Canada with have nothing to do with trade negotiations, but with fentanyl and immigration</li>
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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 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 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.