Elias Makos is joined by Neil Drabkin, a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.
Hotel mogul Christiane Germain has been appointed head of Santé Québec’s board. What’s more the 15 member board does not include any anglophone representation
The Liberal government is facing criticism for citing cabinet confidentiality to redact records provided to the public inquiry investigating meddling by China and other hostile states in Canadian democracy
Montreal police say that things in the city are “pretty safe” despite the 7 homicides that have happened in the past 10 days

Elias Makos is joined by Neil Drabkin, a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.
<ul>
<li>Hotel mogul Christiane Germain has been appointed head of Santé Québec’s board. What’s more the 15 member board does not include any anglophone representation</li>
<li>The Liberal government is facing criticism for citing cabinet confidentiality to redact records provided to the public inquiry investigating meddling by China and other hostile states in Canadian democracy</li>
<li>Montreal police say that things in the city are “pretty safe” despite the 7 homicides that have happened in the past 10 days</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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Quebec’s hospitals are one step closer to offering warm chocolate chip cookies. Plus: Montreal police say the city is “pretty safe.”

David Heurtel is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media on The Big 5.
Montreal gives the greenlight for the redeployment of marquees on the terraces of Peel Street.
François Legault is moving forward with a third highway link without public transport between Quebec and Lévis.
Nearly half of the rooms in Québec's newly established alternative housing facilities remain unoccupied.

David Heurtel is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media on The Big 5.
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<li>Montreal gives the greenlight for the redeployment of marquees on the terraces of Peel Street.</li>
<li>François Legault is moving forward with a third highway link without public transport between Quebec and Lévis.</li>
<li>Nearly half of the rooms in Québec's newly established alternative housing facilities remain unoccupied.</li>
</ul>

More Reaction on Plante and terrasses. Plus: Quebec tramways and alternative housing.

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.
<ul>
<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>

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 welcomes back Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor.
The Plante administration dreams of crisscrossing the city with a gigantic tram network by 2050 so that three out of four Montrealers will have access to structuring public transportation near their homes
The U.S. government has raised concerns about Quebec's Bill 96, which aims to strengthen the use of French in the province
Montreal's McGill University is proposing to review its investments in weapons manufacturers and grant amnesty to protesting students

David Heurtel welcomes back Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor.
<ul>
<li>The Plante administration dreams of crisscrossing the city with a gigantic tram network by 2050 so that three out of four Montrealers will have access to structuring public transportation near their homes</li>
<li>The U.S. government has raised concerns about Quebec's Bill 96, which aims to strengthen the use of French in the province</li>
<li>Montreal's McGill University is proposing to review its investments in weapons manufacturers and grant amnesty to protesting students</li>
</ul>

Quebec’s hospitals are one step closer to offering warm chocolate chip cookies. Plus: Montreal police say the city is “pretty safe.”

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