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 Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church.
The Gallant Commission report on the SAAQclic fiasco was revealed yesterday. 
Journal de Montreal has the story of a Quebec man who had a vasectomy at age 22 so that his girlfriend wouldn't have to take birth control. 
One of Quebec’s biggest unions is proposing a new tax to help ensure public services. The target of the tax? Sugary drinks.
U.S. TV personality, radio host, and sports analyst Stephen A. Smith continues to openly muse about running for the Democratic nomination for President.

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;Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church.
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<li>The Gallant Commission report on the SAAQclic fiasco was revealed yesterday.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Journal de Montreal has the story of a Quebec man who had a vasectomy at age 22 so that his girlfriend wouldn't have to take birth control.&nbsp;</li>
<li>One of Quebec&rsquo;s biggest unions is proposing a new tax to help ensure public services. The target of the tax? Sugary drinks.</li>
<li>U.S. TV personality, radio host, and sports analyst Stephen A. Smith continues to openly muse about running for the Democratic nomination for President.</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.

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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

SAAQclic, lies, and videotape. Plus: Why one 22-year-old Quebecer got a vasectomy

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, 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.
Massive reaction and pushback to the story we told you about yesterday - the Quebecker who was awarded $500 after a south shore hair salon didn’t offer a “non-binary” haircut option on its appointment booking website.
A man from Lebanon convicted of possessing fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking was supposed to be deported back in December of 2019.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford had some choice words for students complaining about recent cuts to his province’s student assistance programs: Stop studying in useless fields and focus on an education that gives you a shot at the plethora of in-demand jobs.
Reuters reports that the U.S. Department of State is developing a new online portal — hosted at freedom.gov — that would allow users in Europe and elsewhere to access content banned by their own governments

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, 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>Massive reaction and pushback to the story we told you about yesterday - the Quebecker who was awarded $500 after a south shore hair salon didn&rsquo;t offer a &ldquo;non-binary&rdquo; haircut option on its appointment booking website.</li>
<li>A man from Lebanon convicted of possessing fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking was supposed to be deported back in December of 2019.</li>
<li>Ontario Premier Doug Ford had some choice words for students complaining about recent cuts to his province&rsquo;s student assistance programs: Stop studying in useless fields and focus on an education that gives you a shot at the plethora of in-demand jobs.</li>
<li>Reuters reports that the U.S. Department of State is developing a new online portal &mdash; hosted at freedom.gov &mdash; that would allow users in Europe and elsewhere to access content banned by their own governments</li>
</ul>

Swift reaction to the Quebec Human Rights Tribunal’s hair salon decision. Plus: Doug Ford takes on the basket weavers.

Elias Makos is joined by Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
Radio-Canada reports this morning that Quebec's Human Rights Tribunal has ordered a hair salon to pay $500 to a non-binary person for only offering “men’s” and women’s” haircut options.
Quebec solidaire, slumping in the polls and desperately trying to turn things around, could have a star candidate for the next election. There’s only one problem: He’s a man. 
A Montreal senior is calling for the return of all benches removed inside the Alexis Nihon plaza, saying the change has made daily outings more difficult for people who rely on adapted transport.
Meta is looking to make your social media presence immortal.

Elias Makos is joined by Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and&nbsp;Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
<ul>
<li>Radio-Canada reports this morning that Quebec's Human Rights Tribunal has ordered a hair salon to pay $500 to a non-binary person for only offering &ldquo;men&rsquo;s&rdquo; and women&rsquo;s&rdquo; haircut options.</li>
<li>Quebec solidaire, slumping in the polls and desperately trying to turn things around, could have a star candidate for the next election. There&rsquo;s only one problem: He&rsquo;s a man.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A Montreal senior is calling for the return of all benches removed inside the Alexis Nihon plaza, saying the change has made daily outings more difficult for people who rely on adapted transport.</li>
<li>Meta is looking to make your social media presence immortal.</li>
</ul>

Why Quebec's Human Rights Tribunal ordered a hair salon to pay $500 to a client. Plus: No more men allowed at Quebec solidaire

Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom
The Quebec Liberal Party has welcomed Charles Milliard as its new leader, signaling a fresh start after months of uncertainty and controversy.
The Supreme Court of Canada has annulled the federal byelection in Terrebonne, where Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste was declared the winner by a single ballot. The challenge stemmed from a mail-in vote that wasn’t counted because of an error on the return envelope — a mistake tied to Elections Canada.
If you were waiting for a true American reaction to Mark Carney’s Davos speech from January, you got one for Valentine’s Day. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought the Trump administration’s speech to Europe over the weekend, speaking at the Munich Security Conference.

Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom
<ul>
<li>The Quebec Liberal Party has welcomed Charles Milliard as its new leader, signaling a fresh start after months of uncertainty and controversy.</li>
<li>The Supreme Court of Canada has annulled the federal byelection in Terrebonne, where Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste was declared the winner by a single ballot. The challenge stemmed from a mail-in vote that wasn&rsquo;t counted because of an error on the return envelope &mdash; a mistake tied to Elections Canada.</li>
<li>If you were waiting for a true American reaction to Mark Carney&rsquo;s Davos speech from January, you got one for Valentine&rsquo;s Day. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought the Trump administration&rsquo;s speech to Europe over the weekend, speaking at the Munich Security Conference.</li>
</ul>

SAAQclic, lies, and videotape. Plus: Why one 22-year-old Quebecer got a vasectomy

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