Elias makos welcomes in Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada.
Yesterday the Conservatives released their long awaited platform… The platform promises $75 billion in tax cuts and $35 billion in new spending over four years, alongside a projected $31 billion deficit this year
Liberal Leader Mark Carney however, is criticizing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for underestimating the cost of his party’s platform, calling it unrealistic and insufficient for addressing economic challenges
The People's Party of Canada candidate in Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel says she’s an extraterrestrial
A Quebec committee studying the impact of screen use on youth is recommending a complete ban on cellphones and other mobile devices on school grounds starting next school year

Elias makos welcomes in Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and&nbsp;Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada.
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<li>Yesterday the Conservatives released their long awaited platform&hellip; The platform promises $75 billion in tax cuts and $35 billion in new spending over four years, alongside a projected $31 billion deficit this year</li>
<li>Liberal Leader Mark Carney however, is criticizing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for underestimating the cost of his party&rsquo;s platform, calling it unrealistic and insufficient for addressing economic challenges</li>
<li>The People's Party of Canada candidate in Saint-L&eacute;onard&mdash;Saint-Michel says she&rsquo;s an extraterrestrial</li>
<li>A Quebec committee studying the impact of screen use on youth is recommending a complete ban on cellphones and other mobile devices on school grounds starting next school year</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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Magical thinking and extraterrestrials: Tales from the campaign trail.

Joining Elias on The Big Five were Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Among the topics discussed were
The Liberal government has reached a deal with China allowing 49 thousands chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market
Two potential candidates in the CAQrace are already receiving backing from several people. Energy and Economy Minister Christine Fréchette has received support from Cybersecurity and Digital Technology Minister Gilles Bélanger
There have been three femicides in Quebec since the start of the year - and recent developments in two of the cases are getting attention

Joining Elias on The Big Five were Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Among the topics discussed were
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-reaches-landmark-tariff-quota-deal-with-china-on-evs-canola/">The Liberal government has reached a deal with China allowing 49 thousands chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market</a></li>
<li>Two potential candidates in the CAQrace are already receiving backing from several people. <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/caq-leadership-gilles-belanger-supports-christine-frechette/">Energy and Economy Minister Christine Fr&eacute;chette has received support from Cybersecurity and Digital Technology Minister Gilles B&eacute;langer</a></li>
<li>There have been three femicides in Quebec since the start of the year - and recent developments in two of the cases are getting attention</li>
</ul>

Mark Carney deals with China, ushers in the New World Order. Plus: Everybody wants to lead the CAQ

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist.
Francois Legault will remain leader of the CAQ until a new one is elected.What will your memory of Legault be as Premier? Was François Legault a good Premier of Quebec? 
With Legault stepping down, the question now becomes who will replace him as leader of the CAQ?
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is entering a “new era of relations” with China. 
Facing declining sales, the SAQ is moving quickly to get its products in more places - and will even deliver them straight to your door. 

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and&nbsp;Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist.
<ul>
<li>Francois Legault will remain leader of the CAQ until a new one is elected.What will your memory of Legault be as Premier? Was Fran&ccedil;ois Legault a good Premier of Quebec?&nbsp;</li>
<li>With Legault stepping down, the question now becomes who will replace him as leader of the CAQ?</li>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is entering a &ldquo;new era of relations&rdquo; with China.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Facing declining sales, the SAQ is moving quickly to get its products in more places - and will even deliver them straight to your door.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The rise and fall of François Legault. Plus: The SAQ will deliver booze to your door.

Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Trudie Mason, veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800.
U.S. President Donald Trump visited a Ford factory in Dearborn, Michigan on Tuesday, and dismissed the relevance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, saying the U.S. doesn’t need the trade deal and that “Canada would love it.” 
A new Leger poll says nearly one in three Canadians are afraid that the U.S will invade Canada.
As per an Op-Ed in the Toronto Star, are the Canadians that continue to move their start-up companies to the U.S., or go to school in the U.S., or vacation in the U.S. bordering on treason?
As Mark Carney lands in China, state media in that country is urging Canada to break free from “U.S. influence.”
Mario Roy is adamant: He is running for the Quebec Liberal Party leadership

Elias Makos is joined by Rapha&euml;l Melan&ccedil;on, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and&nbsp;Trudie Mason, veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800.
<ul>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump visited a Ford factory in Dearborn, Michigan on Tuesday, and dismissed the relevance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, saying the U.S. doesn&rsquo;t need the trade deal and that &ldquo;Canada would love it.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A new Leger poll says nearly one in three Canadians are afraid that the U.S will invade Canada.</li>
<li>As per an Op-Ed in the Toronto Star, are the Canadians that continue to move their start-up companies to the U.S., or go to school in the U.S., or vacation in the U.S. bordering on treason?</li>
<li>As Mark Carney lands in China, state media in that country is urging Canada to break free from &ldquo;U.S. influence.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Mario Roy is adamant: He is running for the Quebec Liberal Party leadership</li>
</ul>

Magical thinking and extraterrestrials: Tales from the campaign trail.

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