Elias Makos is joined by Neil Drabkin, Lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on The Big 5.
Is Trump using talk of Canada becoming the 51st state as a distraction from the real threat? Trudeau takes to U.S. media to discuss,
A possible candidate for the Liberal leadership bows out.
A CBC investigation has revealed what many may have suspected: Grocery stores selling underweight meat

Elias Makos is joined by Neil Drabkin, Lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on The Big 5.
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<li>Is Trump using talk of Canada becoming the 51st state as a distraction from the real threat? Trudeau takes to U.S. media to discuss,</li>
<li>A possible candidate for the Liberal leadership bows out.</li>
<li>A CBC investigation has revealed what many may have suspected: Grocery stores selling underweight meat</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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Justin Trudeau heads to CNN and MSNBC. Plus: You’re not getting the meat you paid for at the grocery store.

Elias Makos welcomes back Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in what is being described as “heated” conversation from the Canadian side, and with a “somewhat friendly” ending, according to Trump’s social posts
It looks like the Premiers are set to reduce interprovincial trade barriers in light of Donald Trump's US tariffs
Twenty-five years after Molson’s iconic “I am Canadian” commercial, actor Jeff Douglass has reprised his role as Joe - the proud Canadian character
Mélanie Joly's office confirms the Foreign Affairs Minister briefed Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney on President Donald Trump’s tariffs ahead of Sunday's leadership vote
We’ve heard of charging people for no-shows at restaurants… But what if we started charging people for not showing up to their medical appointment? 

Elias Makos welcomes back Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and&nbsp;Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
<ul>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in what is being described as &ldquo;heated&rdquo; conversation from the Canadian side, and with a &ldquo;somewhat friendly&rdquo; ending, according to Trump&rsquo;s social posts</li>
<li>It looks like the Premiers are set to reduce interprovincial trade barriers in light of Donald Trump's US tariffs</li>
<li>Twenty-five years after Molson&rsquo;s iconic &ldquo;I am Canadian&rdquo; commercial, actor Jeff Douglass has reprised his role as Joe - the proud Canadian character</li>
<li>M&eacute;lanie Joly's office confirms the Foreign Affairs Minister briefed Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariffs ahead of Sunday's leadership vote</li>
<li>We&rsquo;ve heard of charging people for no-shows at restaurants&hellip; But what if we started charging people for not showing up to their medical appointment?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The feisty Trump-Trudeau phone call. Plus: Should we charge for no-shows at the doctor’s office?

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
Justin Trudeau delivered perhaps his finest speech as Prime Minister, taking dead aim at a U.S. audience and the TV-watcher-in Chief, Donald Trump
With all these tariffs and uncertainty, economists are predicting that the Canadian economy will plunge into a recession as early as this spring if Trump’s tariffs remain in place
Donald Trump addressed a joint session of the US Congress last night
The latest poll from Leger for the National Post shows the Conservatives regaining their double-digit lead on the Liberals
Montreal has confirmed that the ‘Tramway de L’Est’ project for the east of Montreal will go ahead

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and&nbsp;Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
<ul>
<li>Justin Trudeau delivered perhaps his finest speech as Prime Minister, taking dead aim at a U.S. audience and the TV-watcher-in Chief, Donald Trump</li>
<li>With all these tariffs and uncertainty, economists are predicting that the Canadian economy will plunge into a recession as early as this spring if Trump&rsquo;s tariffs remain in place</li>
<li>Donald Trump addressed a joint session of the US Congress last night</li>
<li>The latest poll from Leger for the National Post shows the Conservatives regaining their double-digit lead on the Liberals</li>
<li>Montreal has confirmed that the &lsquo;Tramway de L&rsquo;Est&rsquo; project for the east of Montreal will go ahead</li>
</ul>

Trudeau’s talks tough as Canada fights back Plus: Donald Trump addressed a joint session of the US Congress last night

Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada and Sue Smith, Montreal journalist and broadcaster on The Big 5.
Donald Trump’s deadline for economy-wide tariffs on Canada and Mexico has passed, triggering a trade war.
Would you snitch on your neighbours who are skipping out on paying Quebec fees and taxes.
Quebec is facing a political scandal over the disastrous rollout of the SAAQ’s new online platform, SAAQclic, which caused delays, long lineups, and cost overruns exceeding $500 million. Premier François Legault announcing a public inquiry on the issue.

Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada and Sue Smith, Montreal journalist and broadcaster on The Big 5.
<ul>
<li>Donald Trump&rsquo;s deadline for economy-wide tariffs on Canada and Mexico has passed, triggering a trade war.</li>
<li>Would you snitch on your neighbours who are skipping out on paying Quebec fees and taxes.</li>
<li>Quebec is facing a political scandal over the disastrous rollout of the SAAQ&rsquo;s new online platform, SAAQclic, which caused delays, long lineups, and cost overruns exceeding $500 million. Premier Fran&ccedil;ois Legault announcing a public inquiry on the issue.</li>
</ul>

Justin Trudeau heads to CNN and MSNBC. Plus: You’re not getting the meat you paid for at the grocery store.

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