Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, founder & chief equity officer, Women in Governance and Sue Smith, a Montreal journalist and broadcaster on The Big 5.
A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives warns that the Liberal government’s plan to save $13 billion annually by 2028–29 through “increased efficiency” would amount to a 24% cut in public service spending, mostly targeting non-defence departments.
Residents in a Laval neighbourhood are raising concerns over a neighbour whose front yard has become a dumb site.
The Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) has reversed its stance and now allows the use of the English word “Go” to cheer for sports teams, although it still prefers “Allez.

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, founder &amp; chief equity officer, Women in Governance and Sue Smith, a Montreal journalist and broadcaster on The Big 5.
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<li>A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives warns that the Liberal government&rsquo;s plan to save $13 billion annually by 2028&ndash;29 through &ldquo;increased efficiency&rdquo; would amount to a 24% cut in public service spending, mostly targeting non-defence departments.</li>
<li>Residents in a Laval neighbourhood are raising concerns over a neighbour whose front yard has become a dumb site.</li>
<li>The Office qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois de la langue fran&ccedil;aise (OQLF) has reversed its stance and now allows the use of the English word &ldquo;Go&rdquo; to cheer for sports teams, although it still prefers &ldquo;Allez.</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.

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