Elias kicks off the week 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 Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor.

• With one Bitcoin worth an astounding $160,000, and the ability to irreversibly transfer millions of dollars with a few taps, Bitcoin has become a prime target for violent crime.
• Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation’s latest contract offer.
• A new in-depth report from the Montreal Gazette this morning shows that more doctors than ever have opted out of the public sector to join the private sector even after Quebec adopted a law to reverse the exodus three months ago.
• A battle is ongoing between the borough of Lasalle and one of its residents because of a mini pig.