Elias Makos welcomes back Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies, and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
A new poll from Leger shows robust support for secularism and laïcité in Quebec.
New numbers this morning from Leger show that Premier Francois Legault’s cabinet shuffle was not up to par with Quebecers. 
Radio-Canada is apologizing after one of its correspondents used anti-semitic language on air.
Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation as Transport and Interim Trade Minister yesterday. 

Elias Makos welcomes back Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies, and&nbsp;Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
<ul>
<li>A new poll from Leger shows robust support for secularism and la&iuml;cit&eacute; in Quebec.</li>
<li>New numbers this morning from Leger show that Premier Francois Legault&rsquo;s cabinet shuffle was not up to par with Quebecers.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Radio-Canada is apologizing after one of its correspondents used anti-semitic language on air.</li>
<li>Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation as Transport and Interim Trade Minister yesterday.&nbsp;</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.

The Big Five

New poll shows robust support for secularism in Quebec.  Plus: Radio-Canada suspends a reporter for antisemitic comments.

Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, and Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
According to the latest poll by Pallas Data, the Liberals have gained 5 percentage points and now lead with 32 percent.
Montreal says it wants more housing — and fast. But in the Old Port, a major project is now back to square one after running straight into local opposition.
Canada’s Culture Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday that he was "very seriously" considering a ban on young people from using social media.
In response to Quebec's new policy forcing public servants back to the office 3 days a week, over 650 public servants have decided to work less hours.

Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, and&nbsp;Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
<ul>
<li>According to the latest poll by Pallas Data, the Liberals have gained 5 percentage points and now lead with 32 percent.</li>
<li>Montreal says it wants more housing &mdash; and fast. But in the Old Port, a major project is now back to square one after running straight into local opposition.</li>
<li>Canada&rsquo;s Culture Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday that he was "very seriously" considering a ban on young people from using social media.</li>
<li>In response to Quebec's new policy forcing public servants back to the office 3 days a week, over 650 public servants have decided to work less hours.</li>
</ul>

Is the PQ already toast? Plus: Courageous Old Port residents fight against housing.

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
Christine Frechette will be sworn in as Premier of Quebec today.
Eric Duhaime has a message for Quebec’s new premier: Cut taxes. 
The Quebec Liberal Party has turned to a TikTok star in hopes of gaining a seat at the national assembly. 
There’s a piece in the Globe and Mail that is getting resoundingly mocked online. Titled “Reluctant to ‘rough it,’ retirees are trimming travel costs in other ways,” the article tells the story of retirees that are struggling with the higher costs of travel. 
The city of Montreal is about to host its largest sporting event since the 1976 Olympics when the road cycling championships come to town in September.

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and&nbsp;Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
<ul>
<li>Christine Frechette will be sworn in as Premier of Quebec today.</li>
<li>Eric Duhaime has a message for Quebec&rsquo;s new premier: Cut taxes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Quebec Liberal Party has turned to a TikTok star in hopes of gaining a seat at the national assembly.&nbsp;</li>
<li>There&rsquo;s a piece in the Globe and Mail that is getting resoundingly mocked online. Titled &ldquo;Reluctant to &lsquo;rough it,&rsquo; retirees are trimming travel costs in other ways,&rdquo; the article tells the story of retirees that are struggling with the higher costs of travel.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The city of Montreal is about to host its largest sporting event since the 1976 Olympics when the road cycling championships come to town in September.</li>
</ul>

Quebec politics is in a state of total flux. Plus: Canada’s retirees are cutting back on their European vacations.

Elias Makos is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of  Civica Strategies and former city councillor.
A Liberal majority was officially confirmed last night. The Carney government got a clean sweep in the three by-elections. 
Should young Canadians, thinking about heading south for better pay and bigger opportunities, write Ottawa a cheque for half a million dollars on their way out?
Christine Frechette held her first press conference as Premier designate yesterday, looking for unity in a party that might be showing signs of cracking.
The cumulative deficit for road maintenance now stands at $24.5 billion. So how can we fix it? 
Are you paying more than the person standing next to you… for the exact same product — and you don’t even know it? That’s the concern behind a new push from Avi Lewis and the NDP, who want Ottawa to crack down on what’s known as “surveillance pricing”.

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, Co-Founder of &nbsp;Civica Strategies and former city councillor.
<ul>
<li>A Liberal majority was officially confirmed last night. The Carney government got a clean sweep in the three by-elections.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Should young Canadians, thinking about heading south for better pay and bigger opportunities, write Ottawa a cheque for half a million dollars on their way out?</li>
<li>Christine Frechette held her first press conference as Premier designate yesterday, looking for unity in a party that might be showing signs of cracking.</li>
<li>The cumulative deficit for road maintenance now stands at $24.5 billion. So how can we fix it?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Are you paying more than the person standing next to you&hellip; for the exact same product &mdash; and you don&rsquo;t even know it? That&rsquo;s the concern behind a new push from Avi Lewis and the NDP, who want Ottawa to crack down on what&rsquo;s known as &ldquo;surveillance pricing&rdquo;.</li>
</ul>

New poll shows robust support for secularism in Quebec. Plus: Radio-Canada suspends a reporter for antisemitic comments.

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