Sue Smith is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, snd Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government.
Many observers praising Mark Carney’s handling of a tricky situation at the G7
A Montreal commuter is seeking authorization for a class-action lawsuit against the STM over major service disruptions caused by a maintenance workers’ strike
A new poll shows the Quebec Liberal Party surging under newly elected leader Pablo Rodriguez, jumping to 26% support
According to a new survey, A majority of Canadians don’t think they’ll be able to retire

Sue Smith is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, snd&nbsp;Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government.
<ul>
<li>Many observers praising Mark Carney&rsquo;s handling of a tricky situation at the G7</li>
<li>A Montreal commuter is seeking authorization for a class-action lawsuit against the STM over major service disruptions caused by a maintenance workers&rsquo; strike</li>
<li>A new poll shows the Quebec Liberal Party surging under newly elected leader Pablo Rodriguez, jumping to 26% support</li>
<li>According to a new survey, A majority of Canadians don&rsquo;t think they&rsquo;ll be able to retire</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

Carney receiving prais for his handling of a tricky situation at the G7. Plus: Quebec Liberal Party surging under newly elected leader Pablo Rodriguez

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist.
Weather experts are saying we should gear up for an ice storm, reminiscent of the one we got back in 2023, that left millions of homes without power
We have another floor crosser. Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout will cross the floor to join the Liberals
Final arguments wrapped up on Tuesday during a hearing for an injunction to stop two Quebec men from donating sperm
A worker who developed tendinitis and suffered a ligament tear because she used her cell phone all day to perform her duties is eligible for benefits from the CNESST

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.
<ul>
<li>Weather experts are saying we should gear up for an ice storm, reminiscent of the one we got back in 2023, that left millions of homes without power</li>
<li>We have another floor crosser. Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout will cross the floor to join the Liberals</li>
<li>Final arguments wrapped up on Tuesday during a hearing for an injunction to stop two Quebec men from donating sperm</li>
<li>A worker who developed tendinitis and suffered a ligament tear because she used her cell phone all day to perform her duties is eligible for benefits from the CNESST</li>
</ul>

Montreal prepares for ICEMAGGEDON. Plus: Should a judge stop two Quebec men from donating sperm?

Elias Makos is joined by Political analyst Karim Boulos, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil.
MP’s took part in a debate yesterday evening in the House of Commons about the U.S-Israel war on Iran but one key person was not present for the debate
Canada’s immigration system is facing some tough questions after a tense committee hearing on Parliament Hill
At least 35 thousand asylum claims have been accepted without an in-person hearing since 2019 in Canada
New York Magazine has conducted an informal survey of New Yorkers, asking them how much they make

Elias Makos is joined by Political analyst Karim Boulos, and&nbsp;Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil.
<ul>
<li>MP&rsquo;s took part in a debate yesterday evening in the House of Commons about the U.S-Israel war on Iran but one key person was not present for the debate</li>
<li>Canada&rsquo;s immigration system is facing some tough questions after a tense committee hearing on Parliament Hill</li>
<li>At least 35 thousand asylum claims have been accepted without an in-person hearing since 2019 in Canada</li>
<li>New York Magazine has conducted an informal survey of New Yorkers, asking them how much they make</li>
</ul>

Why won’t Canada deport senior Iranian officials? Plus: You won’t believe how much New Yorkers make

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Quebec discriminated against female refugee claimants by introducing regulations that denied them access to subsidized daycare spaces
A rally was held on Saturday asking the city of Montreal to recognize itself as a sanctuary city for people living in Canada without permanent immigration status
The city of Laval is being forced to pay the taxes of its former mayor
A video out of Repentigny blew up over the weekend after it showed a security guard at a convenience store being assaulted by teenagers from a local high school

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and&nbsp;Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.
<ul>
<li>The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Quebec discriminated against female refugee claimants by introducing regulations that denied them access to subsidized daycare spaces</li>
<li>A rally was held on Saturday asking the city of Montreal to recognize itself as a sanctuary city for people living in Canada without permanent immigration status</li>
<li>The city of Laval is being forced to pay the taxes of its former mayor</li>
<li>A video out of Repentigny blew up over the weekend after it showed a security guard at a convenience store being assaulted by teenagers from a local high school</li>
</ul>

Carney receiving prais for his handling of a tricky situation at the G7. Plus: Quebec Liberal Party surging under newly elected leader Pablo Rodriguez

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