Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Trudie Mason, Veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800 and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante.

Among the topics discussed were
U.S. President Donald Trump revived one of his most pointed insults toward Canada on Saturday, calling Prime Minister Mark Carney “governor” and threatening to slam the country with a 100 per cent tariff over its growing ties with China
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce a GST credit increase this morning
Turns out if you get arrested while climbing the Jacques-Cartier bridge, you can get away with it by claiming you're a climate activist. The trial for the two men who climbed the structure back in October of 2024 was cancelled officially back in December
By now you’ve all heard of the TV show “Heated Rivalry,” which has already become a cult hit around the world. The author of the book series the show is based on, Canadian novelist Rachel Reid, says that she’s been on a five-year waiting list to see a specialist for Parkinson’s disease. But now that she has acquired fame, she’s getting an appointment in two weeks. Is this how Canadian healthcare works?

 

Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Trudie Mason, Veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800 and&nbsp;Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante.
Among the topics discussed were
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<li>U.S. President Donald Trump revived one of his most pointed insults toward Canada on Saturday, <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/trumps-tariffs/article/live-updates-trump-calls-carney-governor-and-threatens-100-tariffs/">calling Prime Minister Mark Carney &ldquo;governor&rdquo; and threatening to slam the country with a 100 per cent tariff over its growing ties with China</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-gst-grocery-rebate-9.7060673">Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce a GST credit increase this morning</a></li>
<li>Turns out if you get arrested while climbing the Jacques-Cartier bridge, you can get away with it by claiming you're a climate activist. <a href="https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2222628/blocage-pont-jacques-cartier-antigone-annulation-proces">The trial for the two men who climbed the structure back in October of 2024 was cancelled officially back in December</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">By now you&rsquo;ve all heard of the TV show &ldquo;Heated Rivalry,&rdquo; which has already become a cult hit around the world. The author of the book series the show is based on, Canadian novelist Rachel Reid, <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/columns/heated-rivalry-author-rachel-reid-sex-scenes-season-2-1236619999/">says that she&rsquo;s been on a five-year waiting list to see a specialist for Parkinson&rsquo;s disease</a>. But now that she has acquired fame, she&rsquo;s getting an appointment in two weeks. Is this how Canadian healthcare works?</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.