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 Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom.
Still lots of reaction coming in from our interview with Premier Christine Frechette yesterday.
A new poll from Pallas Data for QC125 and L’actualité shows the provincial election is trending towards a three horse race. 
Protesters took to the streets in Montreal-North yesterday evening to say “enough is enough” amid allegations that a group of police officers were implicated in racist and discriminatory behaviour targeting Black and Arab residents. 
Distrust of news in the francophone population is at an all-time high in the country. 

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;Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom.
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<li>Still lots of reaction coming in from our interview with Premier Christine Frechette yesterday.</li>
<li>A new poll from Pallas Data for QC125 and L&rsquo;actualit&eacute; shows the provincial election is trending towards a three horse race.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Protesters took to the streets in Montreal-North yesterday evening to say &ldquo;enough is enough&rdquo; amid allegations that a group of police officers were implicated in racist and discriminatory behaviour targeting Black and Arab residents.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Distrust of news in the francophone population is at an all-time high in the country.&nbsp;</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.

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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.

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Get ready for the wildest Quebec election ever. Plus: Protesters take to the streets of Montreal-North.

Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Montreal journalist and broadcaster Sue Smith 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.

Among the topics discussed were
A new Leger poll this morning sees the Parti Quebecois slightly increase its lead over the Quebec A new Leger poll this morning sees the Parti Quebecois slightly increase its lead over the Quebec Liberal Party
Thank god foreign media exists, otherwise how would we ever find out what Prime Minister Mark Carney thinks about major issues. The PM took to CNN to tell Kaitlan Collins the conflict is “worth it” if it means Iran does not have a nuclear weapon
After 75 years of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC every Saturday night, the program will not return next season

 

Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Montreal journalist and broadcaster Sue Smith 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.
Among the topics discussed were
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<li><a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/06/17/la-campagne-electorale-ou-tout-peut-arriver-ca-va-jouer-dur">A new Leger poll this morning sees the Parti Quebecois slightly increase its lead over the Quebec&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/06/17/la-campagne-electorale-ou-tout-peut-arriver-ca-va-jouer-dur">A new Leger poll this morning sees the Parti Quebecois slightly increase its lead over the Quebec Liberal Party</a><a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/06/17/la-campagne-electorale-ou-tout-peut-arriver-ca-va-jouer-dur"></a></li>
<li>Thank god foreign media exists, otherwise how would we ever find out what Prime Minister Mark Carney thinks about major issues. <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/pm-carney-says-hes-seen-tentative-us-iran-peace-deal-calls-conflict-worth-it/">The PM took to CNN to tell Kaitlan Collins the conflict is &ldquo;worth it&rdquo; if it means Iran does not have a nuclear weapon</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/hockey-night-in-canada-wont-return-to-cbc-this-fall/">After 75 years of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC every Saturday night, the program will not return next season</a></li>
</ul>
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Another Quebec law that makes things worse. Plus: The end of ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ as we know it

On this Monday edition of the BIG 5, Elias was joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette.
You just heard our interview with the premier. What is your main takeaway from it?
A war of words between the Quebec Liberals and the Parti Québécois is raising the possibility of a court battle.
In a dramatic — and disturbing— series of events, the Montreal Police held a surprise Friday press conference in the middle of the night, breaking the news of the SPVM’s most serious claim of racism in the force’s recent history.

On this Monday edition of the BIG 5, Elias was joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante and Rapha&euml;l Melan&ccedil;on, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette.
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<li aria-level="1">You just heard our interview with the premier. What is your main takeaway from it?</li>
<li>A war of words between the Quebec Liberals and the Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois is raising the possibility of a court battle.</li>
<li>In a dramatic &mdash; and disturbing&mdash; series of events, the Montreal Police held a surprise Friday press conference in the middle of the night, breaking the news of the SPVM&rsquo;s most serious claim of racism in the force&rsquo;s recent history.</li>
</ul>

The Premier gives a on-on-one interview on CJAD, Plus: Montreal Police cracksdown on its own officers in Montreal North.

Trudie Mason ends the week with Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall.
Opposition at the National Assembly are accusing Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette of going on a “witch hunt” in order to silence government sources. 
Today is the final day of the parliamentary session at the National Assembly and the CAQ will be trying to pass as many bills as possible.
Turns out it takes 1000 hours of training before someone should be allowed to use a chainsaw. That is according to new guidelines inside Bill 101 that were imposed this week. 
Canada’s former chief of defence staff is warning the population that booing the U.S national anthem during hockey games could burn bridges between the two countries.
Today is the second edition of "I buy a Quebec product" day.

Trudie Mason ends the week with Rapha&euml;l Melan&ccedil;on, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and&nbsp;Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall.
<ul>
<li>Opposition at the National Assembly are accusing Quebec Premier Christine Fr&eacute;chette of going on a &ldquo;witch hunt&rdquo; in order to silence government sources.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Today is the final day of the parliamentary session at the National Assembly and the CAQ will be trying to pass as many bills as possible.</li>
<li>Turns out it takes 1000 hours of training before someone should be allowed to use a chainsaw. That is according to new guidelines inside Bill 101 that were imposed this week.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Canada&rsquo;s former chief of defence staff is warning the population that booing the U.S national anthem during hockey games could burn bridges between the two countries.</li>
<li>Today is the second edition of "I buy a Quebec product" day.</li>
</ul>

Get ready for the wildest Quebec election ever. Plus: Protesters take to the streets of Montreal-North.

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