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.

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&nbsp;Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor.
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<li>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.</li>
<li>Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation&rsquo;s latest contract offer.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>A battle is ongoing between the borough of Lasalle and one of its residents because of a mini pig.</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

More Quebec doctors are leaving the public system. Plus: Is it time to privatize Canada Post.

Elias Makos is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
Robin des Ruelles – Robin of the alleys – says they are responsible for the Tuesday mass theft of goods from a Rachelle-Bery store. 
Faced with the soaring price of subscriptions and the fragmenting of where everything is streamed, a growing number of people are resorting to stealing TV. 
Prime Minister Mark Carney has decided to eliminate two roles created by Justin Trudeau.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada needs to stop blaming Donald Trump and start adjusting to a harsher global reality.

Elias Makos is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and&nbsp;Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
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<li>Robin des Ruelles &ndash; Robin of the alleys &ndash; says they are responsible for the Tuesday mass theft of goods from a Rachelle-Bery store.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Faced with the soaring price of subscriptions and the fragmenting of where everything is streamed, a growing number of people are resorting to stealing TV.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney has decided to eliminate two roles created by Justin Trudeau.</li>
<li>Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada needs to stop blaming Donald Trump and start adjusting to a harsher global reality.</li>
</ul>

Stealing groceries and TV.  Plus: Islamophobia envoy Amira Elghawaby gets the boot.

Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church.
Men can refuse service from women at the SAAQ. The surprising news came out of the public hearings on Bill 9, the government’s effort to double down on secularism in Quebec.
And speaking of Bill 9, secularism minister Jean-François Roberge is emphatic: The proposed law is not 'against certain religions.' 
The now famous potholes on Notre-Dame Street that gave Montreal Mayor Sorraya Martinez Ferrada a couple of flat tires have been patched up.
For the first time since the beginning of the Quebec Liberal party crisis, MNA Marwah Rizqy returned to the National Assembly yesterday as an independent.

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;Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church.
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<li>Men can refuse service from women at the SAAQ. The surprising news came out of the public hearings on Bill 9, the government&rsquo;s effort to double down on secularism in Quebec.</li>
<li>And speaking of Bill 9, secularism minister Jean-Fran&ccedil;ois Roberge is emphatic: The proposed law is not 'against certain religions.'&nbsp;</li>
<li>The now famous potholes on Notre-Dame Street that gave Montreal Mayor Sorraya Martinez Ferrada a couple of flat tires have been patched up.</li>
<li>For the first time since the beginning of the Quebec Liberal party crisis, MNA Marwah Rizqy returned to the National Assembly yesterday as an independent.</li>
</ul>

Can men refuse service from women at the SAAQ? Plus: The city fills the now-famous Notre-Dame potholes.

Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 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.
The mayor of Montreal posted a video last night of her car getting two flat tires, a victim of the cratered Notre-Dame Street. 
Retired general Wayne Eyre says Canada should at least keep the option of nuclear weapons on the table.
At an event honouring Stephen Harper in Ottawa last night, Harper and former PM Jean Chretien called on Canadians to stand united in the fact of threats from the U.S. 

Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 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>The mayor of Montreal posted a video last night of her car getting two flat tires, a victim of the cratered Notre-Dame Street.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Retired general Wayne Eyre says Canada should at least keep the option of nuclear weapons on the table.</li>
<li>At an event honouring Stephen Harper in Ottawa last night, Harper and former PM Jean Chretien called on Canadians to stand united in the fact of threats from the U.S.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

More Quebec doctors are leaving the public system. Plus: Is it time to privatize Canada Post.

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