Elias Makos is joined by political analyst Karim Boulos and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
Immigration Minister Jean-Francois Roberge has passed a new law 
The CAQ is opposing a court ruling that would recognize more than two parents for a child.
Groupe Jaspe has lost a constitutional challenge 
In a few weeks, wines, spirits, and even champagne normally sold in branches of the SAQ will find their way to the shelves of six depanneurs and grocery stores in the Montreal area.

Elias Makos is joined by political analyst Karim Boulos and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
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<li>Immigration Minister Jean-Francois Roberge has passed a new law&nbsp;</li>
<li>The CAQ is opposing a court ruling that would recognize more than two parents for a child.</li>
<li>Groupe Jaspe has lost a constitutional challenge&nbsp;</li>
<li>In a few weeks, wines, spirits, and even champagne normally sold in branches of the SAQ <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/2025-05-28/mini-agences-urbaines/la-saq-veut-attraper-les-clients-qui-lui-echappent.php">will find their way to the shelves of six depanneurs and grocery stores in the Montreal area</a>.</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

Sending multiculturalism to the dustbin of history. Plus: How many parents can a child have?

Elias Makos is joined by Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies and Political analyst Karim Boulos on The Big 5.
Two months after the federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is enjoying strong support in Quebec, with nearly 60% approval and the Liberals leading at 44% in the polls.
A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute warns that Canada’s proposed federal homebuilding agency, Build Canada Homes, could repeat the failures of New Zealand’s KiwiBuild program.
Do we swear too much? The week began with an exasperated Donald Trump dropping an F-bomb.

Elias Makos is joined by Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies and Political analyst Karim Boulos on The Big 5.
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<li>Two months after the federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is enjoying strong support in Quebec, with nearly 60% approval and the Liberals leading at 44% in the polls.</li>
<li>A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute warns that Canada&rsquo;s proposed federal homebuilding agency, Build Canada Homes, could repeat the failures of New Zealand&rsquo;s KiwiBuild program.</li>
<li>Do we swear too much? The week began with an exasperated Donald Trump dropping an F-bomb.</li>
</ul>

A bad omen for the government’s plan to build more homes. Plus: Do we swear too much?

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 on The Big 5.
The front page of Journal de Montréal says it all - Nothing is going right for François Legault. 50% of Quebecers want him to go away according to a new Leger poll.
Once again this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney called Canada “the most European of non-European countries.” It’s a line that the PM has repeated before
A new Statistics Canada report shows asking rents in Montreal have surged nearly 71% since 2019,

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; 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 on The Big 5.
<ul>
<li>The front page of Journal de Montr&eacute;al says it all - Nothing is going right for Fran&ccedil;ois Legault. 50% of Quebecers want him to go away according to a new Leger poll.</li>
<li>Once again this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney called Canada &ldquo;the most European of non-European countries.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a line that the PM has repeated before</li>
<li>A new Statistics Canada report shows asking rents in Montreal have surged nearly 71% since 2019,</li>
</ul>

The rent is too darn high in Montreal. Plus: Is Canada more like Europe or the United States?

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, lead singer and guitarist for montreal punk rock band The Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is committing that Canada – along with other NATO allies – will invest five per cent of GDP on defence by 2035.
Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm over Bill C-2, warning it could give police sweeping powers to access Canadians’ personal data without a warrant.
A U.S. judge has ruled that an Artificial Intelligence company did not violate the copyright of authors when it used millions of books to train their AI.

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, lead singer and guitarist for montreal punk rock band The Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney is committing that Canada &ndash; along with other NATO allies &ndash; will invest five per cent of GDP on defence by 2035.</li>
<li>Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm over Bill C-2, warning it could give police sweeping powers to access Canadians&rsquo; personal data without a warrant.</li>
<li>A U.S. judge has ruled that an Artificial Intelligence company did not violate the copyright of authors when it used millions of books to train their AI.</li>
</ul>

Sending multiculturalism to the dustbin of history. Plus: How many parents can a child have?

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