Elias Makos is joined by 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 Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
Montreal’s public health authority is raising serious concerns about the pilot project allowing six convenience stores and grocery stores to sell SAQ products until 11PM, warning this increases health risks linked to alcohol consumption
A new poll from the Montreal Economic Institute reveals that two-thirds of Quebecers believe the federal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney is spending too much and mismanaging taxpayer money
Customers are criticizing Pizzeria Sofia in Brossard’s Dix30 district for refusing to offer free tap water.
A Montreal handyman is raising concerns about the city’s parking app, claiming it shortchanges drivers by shaving seconds off the time they pay for.

Elias Makos is joined by 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 Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
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<li>Montreal&rsquo;s public health authority is raising serious concerns about the pilot project allowing six convenience stores and grocery stores to sell SAQ products until 11PM, warning this increases health risks linked to alcohol consumption</li>
<li>A new poll from the Montreal Economic Institute reveals that two-thirds of Quebecers believe the federal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney is spending too much and mismanaging taxpayer money</li>
<li>Customers are criticizing Pizzeria Sofia in Brossard&rsquo;s Dix30 district for refusing to offer free tap water.</li>
<li>A Montreal handyman is raising concerns about the city&rsquo;s parking app, claiming it shortchanges drivers by shaving seconds off the time they pay for.</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.

CJAD 800 - The Latest Audio and Podcasts

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

Montreal Public Health thinks more booze in more places is a bad idea.  Plus: The South Shore restaurant that charges for water. 

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.
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<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>

Trump dumps on Canadian trade as Carney lands in China. Plus: It’s official, the CAQ is in last place.

Joining Elias on The Big Five were Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS & Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church.

Among the subjects discussed on The Big Five were
Inaccurate headline alert: “Canadians feel that crime is worse than five years ago, despite decline in major cities.”
The city of Montreal unveiled this year’s budget yesterday
Mark Carney and his delegation are off to China, the first trip by a Canadian Prime Minister in more than eight years
A hockey brawl involving kids under 8 years old during the intermission of an AHL game this weekend is being investigated in the U.S. 
McDonald’s is “freezing” the price of a small coffee and its McValue meals as more and more customers balk at the high price of fast food. 

Joining Elias on The Big Five were Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS &amp; Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church.
Among the subjects discussed on The Big Five were
<ul>
<li>Inaccurate headline alert: &ldquo;Canadians feel that crime is worse than five years ago, despite decline in major cities.&rdquo;</li>
<li>The city of Montreal unveiled this year&rsquo;s budget yesterday</li>
<li>Mark Carney and his delegation are off to China, the first trip by a Canadian Prime Minister in more than eight years</li>
<li>A hockey brawl involving kids under 8 years old during the intermission of an AHL game this weekend is being investigated in the U.S.&nbsp;</li>
<li>McDonald&rsquo;s is &ldquo;freezing&rdquo; the price of a small coffee and its McValue meals as more and more customers balk at the high price of fast food.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Montreal Public Health thinks more booze in more places is a bad idea. Plus: The South Shore restaurant that charges for water.

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