Elias Makos ends the week with Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies, and Christina Chough, Spanish teacher and Chair of the modern languages department at Dawson College.
The Parti Québécois has revealed the results of its internal referendum on secularism.
A golf club in Laval is asking members to speak French among themselves on the course, and in the clubhouse, saying that too much English was being used.
Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog is sounding the alarm over Canada’s finances.

Elias Makos ends the week with Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies, and&nbsp;Christina Chough, Spanish teacher and Chair of the modern languages department at Dawson College.
<ul>
<li>The Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois has revealed the results of its internal referendum on secularism.</li>
<li>A golf club in Laval is asking members to speak French among themselves on the course, and in the clubhouse, saying that too much English was being used.</li>
<li>Ottawa&rsquo;s fiscal watchdog is sounding the alarm over Canada&rsquo;s finances.</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.

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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

Language, secularism, budgetary doom and no more mail - this show has it all!

Robyn Flynn, sitting in for Elias Makos, is joined by 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 on The Big 5.
Federal conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he is ready to collaborate with his federal colleagues in the No camp if a referendum were to be held.
The city of Montreal will be putting back some of the parking spots back in the Ville-Marie Borough.
A new study out of Cornell University says AI chatbots can successfully convince people to change their votes.

Robyn Flynn, sitting in for Elias Makos, is joined by 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 on The Big 5.
<ul>
<li>Federal conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he is ready to collaborate with his federal colleagues in the No camp if a referendum were to be held.</li>
<li>The city of Montreal will be putting back some of the parking spots back in the Ville-Marie Borough.</li>
<li>A new study out of Cornell University says AI chatbots can successfully convince people to change their votes.</li>
</ul>

Pierre Poilievre willing to collaborate in a "no" campaign during a possible referendum. Plus: AI capable of influencing an electoral vote.

Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, 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.
Christian Dubé has resigned from his position as Quebec’s Minister of Health and will sit as an independent MNA.
In his year-end interviews, François Legault says that once Quebecers realize the PQ is dead serious about a referendum, their lead in the polls will evaporate. Is he right?
Quebecers bought less alcohol, but paid more for it this year. 
How would you recap 2025?

Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and&nbsp;Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
<ul>
<li>Christian Dub&eacute; has resigned from his position as Quebec&rsquo;s Minister of Health and will sit as an independent MNA.</li>
<li>In his year-end interviews, Fran&ccedil;ois Legault says that once Quebecers realize the PQ is dead serious about a referendum, their lead in the polls will evaporate. Is he right?</li>
<li>Quebecers bought less alcohol, but paid more for it this year.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How would you recap 2025?</li>
</ul>

The province is selling less booze, but you’re paying more for it. Plus: “Radar on steroids” comes to Quebec.

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
With Pablo Rodriguez out as leader, rumours are already swirling surrounding who will replace him. 
Three thousand dollars worth of food was stolen from a Metro grocery store on Monday in the Plateau. A group called Robins des ruelles says they are the ones responsible for the theft and posted an image of some of the stolen goods underneath a Christmas Tree in Parc Valois.
Montreal is making it easier to live in tents along Notre-Dame Street. According to La Presse, the city will install trailers in the area starting early next year, allowing homeless people living in tents to keep warm and access basic amenities. 
Hockey Canada and Curling Canada say they have no plans to follow Skate Canada’s lead when it comes to future events in Alberta. 

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and&nbsp;Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
<ul>
<li>With Pablo Rodriguez out as leader, rumours are already swirling surrounding who will replace him.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Three thousand dollars worth of food was stolen from a Metro grocery store on Monday in the Plateau. A group called Robins des ruelles says they are the ones responsible for the theft and posted an image of some of the stolen goods underneath a Christmas Tree in Parc Valois.</li>
<li>Montreal is making it easier to live in tents along Notre-Dame Street. According to La Presse, the city will install trailers in the area starting early next year, allowing homeless people living in tents to keep warm and access basic amenities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hockey Canada and Curling Canada say they have no plans to follow Skate Canada&rsquo;s lead when it comes to future events in Alberta.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Language, secularism, budgetary doom and no more mail - this show has it all!

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