David Heurtel is joined by Sue Montgomery, former journalist and former mayor of CDN-NDG and political analyst Anne Lagace-Dowson.
The Pro-Palestinian encampment has rejected McGill’s latest proposal calling it a “laughable offer.” Further stating that they “stand firm against an administration that represses its students and funds genocide.”
According to a study, Canada is now the second most popular destination for asylum seekers worldwide, receiving 80,000 claims in 2022. This marks a significant increase from previous years, reflecting global instability and Canada's relatively welcoming immigration policies. The United States remains the top destination with over 730,000 asylum requests.
Montreal has ranked last in the granting of construction permits in Quebec. But The City of Montreal is said to be increasing communications to announce real estate projects. In its new 2050 Urban Planning and Mobility Plan presented this week, for example, the Plante administration revealed the objective of building 200,000 new housing units. On a daily basis, however, real estate developers report delays in obtaining residential construction and housing permits.

David Heurtel is joined by Sue Montgomery, former journalist and former mayor of CDN-NDG and political analyst Anne Lagace-Dowson.
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<li>The Pro-Palestinian encampment has rejected McGill’s latest proposal calling it a “laughable offer.” Further stating that they “stand firm against an administration that represses its students and funds genocide.”</li>
<li>According to a study, Canada is now the second most popular destination for asylum seekers worldwide, receiving 80,000 claims in 2022. This marks a significant increase from previous years, reflecting global instability and Canada's relatively welcoming immigration policies. The United States remains the top destination with over 730,000 asylum requests.</li>
<li>Montreal has ranked last in the granting of construction permits in Quebec. But The City of Montreal is said to be increasing communications to announce real estate projects. In its new 2050 Urban Planning and Mobility Plan presented this week, for example, the Plante administration revealed the objective of building 200,000 new housing units. On a daily basis, however, real estate developers report delays in obtaining residential construction and housing permits.</li>
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</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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Protestors at McGill's Pro-Palestinian encampment call the latest offer from the university laughable and Montreal is ranked dead last in construction permits.

David Heurtel is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Special Advisor to the Mayor and Anne Lagace-Dowson, Political Analyst on the Big 5.
Discussions are finally coming to life about the leadership campaign of the Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ). 
Quebec’s health minister is predicting another ‘difficult’ summer in hospitals.
The Cavendish Coalition is asking Ottawa and Quebec to force the city to extend the boulevard.

David Heurtel is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Special Advisor to the Mayor and Anne Lagace-Dowson, Political Analyst on the Big 5.
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<li>Discussions are finally coming to life about the leadership campaign of the Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ). </li>
<li>Quebec’s health minister is predicting another ‘difficult’ summer in hospitals.</li>
<li>The Cavendish Coalition is asking Ottawa and Quebec to force the city to extend the boulevard.</li>
</ul>

Denis Coderre running for the Quebec Liberals. Plus: Hospitals in the summer.

David Heurtel was joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance 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
Pierre Poilievre is in Quebec and yesterday he was interviewed by CTV’s Maya Johnson. He plans to use this time to drum up support as he kicks off his summer tour. Last night he held a rally in Montreal where he argued that Justin Trudeau is done taking Montrealers for granted, in front of a crowd of around 500 people gathered in a community centre in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grace borough. To Add: He also announced that Montreal lawyer Neil Oberman will be running for the federal Conservatives in Anthony Housefather’s riding of Mount-Royal. That riding has been held by the Liberal MP since 2015. 
Justin Trudeau keeps repeating the same thing: he wants to stay. He wants to lead the next electoral fight against Pierre Poilievre. But his leadership could be put to the test next week, with a partial in Toronto–St-Paul’s. And as his deputies dance between resignation and enthusiasm.
At a time when Prime Minister François Legault wants to halve temporary immigration to Quebec, it continues to increase to reach another all time high. According to Statistics Canada data released Wednesday, non-permanent residents, also called temporary immigrants, increased from 560,174 in the first quarter to 597,140, ​​an increase of 6.6%. This growth is even stronger in Quebec than Ontario or Canada as a whole.

David Heurtel was joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance 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
<ul>
<li>Pierre Poilievre is in Quebec and yesterday he was interviewed by CTV’s Maya Johnson. He plans to use this time to drum up support as he kicks off his summer tour. Last night he held a rally in Montreal where he argued that Justin Trudeau is done taking Montrealers for granted, in front of a crowd of around 500 people gathered in a community centre in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grace borough. To Add: He also announced that Montreal lawyer Neil Oberman will be running for the federal Conservatives in Anthony Housefather’s riding of Mount-Royal. That riding has been held by the Liberal MP since 2015. </li>
<li>Justin Trudeau keeps repeating the same thing: he wants to stay. He wants to lead the next electoral fight against Pierre Poilievre. But his leadership could be put to the test next week, with a partial in Toronto–St-Paul’s. And as his deputies dance between resignation and enthusiasm.</li>
<li>At a time when Prime Minister François Legault wants to halve temporary immigration to Quebec, it continues to increase to reach another all time high. According to Statistics Canada data released Wednesday, non-permanent residents, also called temporary immigrants, increased from 560,174 in the first quarter to 597,140, ​​an increase of 6.6%. This growth is even stronger in Quebec than Ontario or Canada as a whole.</li>
</ul>

Neil Oberman announced as the new candidate for the Conservatives in Mount-Royal. Plus:  Trudeau says he is staying as the leader of the Liberals...is that a good thing?

Dan Delmar was joined on The Big Five by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia and Neil Drabkin, a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor, who was a chief of staff in the Harper government.
Pierre Poilievre is in town for a major announcement
McGill's encampments may be coming to a close
The STM is cutting bus services

Dan Delmar was joined on The Big Five by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia and Neil Drabkin, a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor, who was a chief of staff in the Harper government.
<ul>
<li>Pierre Poilievre is in town for a major announcement</li>
<li>McGill's encampments may be coming to a close</li>
<li>The STM is cutting bus services</li>
</ul>

Protestors at McGill's Pro-Palestinian encampment call the latest offer from the university laughable and Montreal is ranked dead last in construction permits.

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