Elias Makos caps the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and Neil Drabkin, lawyer and political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government.
Quebec’s health Minister Christian Dube, Minister of the French Language Jean-Francois Roberge, and the Minister responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers Eric Girard, have written a letter in the Montreal Gazette this morning about the new language directives
Yet another example of Montreal expertise and technology being exported around the world, and how Montrealers will have to get on a plane if they ever want to experience it

Elias Makos caps the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and Neil Drabkin, lawyer and political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government.
<ul>
<li>Quebec’s health Minister Christian Dube, Minister of the French Language Jean-Francois Roberge, and the Minister responsible for relations with English-speaking Quebecers Eric Girard, have written a letter in the Montreal Gazette this morning about the new language directives</li>
<li>Yet another example of Montreal expertise and technology being exported around the world, and how Montrealers will have to get on a plane if they ever want to experience it</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 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

Singing in the Rain, but with poor infrastructure. Plus: The Quebec government wants you to trust them on English healthcare.

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
A viral TikTok video is urging Quebec high school students to skip class this Friday in protest of a new government directive banning cellphones
The Legault government is set to introduce a controversial bill aimed at making Quebec doctors more accountable for improving access to medical services
Do we need to do more to restrict porn access, like the 20 U.S. states that require government ID verification, in this country?
Clothing brand Garage is facing backlash over sexually suggestive products, including a t-shirt with the phrase “This top looks better wet.”
Podcaster Joe Rogan says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre declined an invitation to appear on his podcast

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and&nbsp;Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
<ul>
<li>A viral TikTok video is urging Quebec high school students to skip class this Friday in protest of a new government directive banning cellphones</li>
<li>The Legault government is set to introduce a controversial bill aimed at making Quebec doctors more accountable for improving access to medical services</li>
<li>Do we need to do more to restrict porn access, like the 20 U.S. states that require government ID verification, in this country?</li>
<li>Clothing brand Garage is facing backlash over sexually suggestive products, including a t-shirt with the phrase &ldquo;This top looks better wet.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Podcaster Joe Rogan says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre declined an invitation to appear on his podcast</li>
</ul>

The kids are not alright. Plus: Selling sex to teens. 

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 Neil Drabkin is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government.
So Donald Trump did find out what Mark Carney wanted to talk about, after all. Both leaders met at the white house yesterday for the first time since the trade war began between Canada and the US. 
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to listen and learn from his 2025 federal election loss, the same day his caucus opted to empower themselves to have the ability to remove their leader. 
Bill 72, which amends the Consumer Protection act, comes into effect today. That means new rules for how the price of goods is displayed at the grocery store, especially when it comes to sales and points program pricing. It also means that when dining out, tips must be calculated before tax.

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&nbsp;Neil Drabkin is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government.
<ul>
<li>So Donald Trump did find out what Mark Carney wanted to talk about, after all. Both leaders met at the white house yesterday for the first time since the trade war began between Canada and the US.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to listen and learn from his 2025 federal election loss, the same day his caucus opted to empower themselves to have the ability to remove their leader.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bill 72, which amends the Consumer Protection act, comes into effect today. That means new rules for how the price of goods is displayed at the grocery store, especially when it comes to sales and points program pricing. It also means that when dining out, tips must be calculated before tax.</li>
</ul>

Carney & Trump, bestest of friends. Plus: The ‘tax before tip’ era ends in Quebec.

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 Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Washington for a meeting with Donald Trump who’s “not sure what he wants to talk about” but guesses it’s about “making a deal” he uttered to reporters in the Oval office
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is promising a separation referendum in 2026 if enough signatures are gathered on a petition
After encouraging the public to snitch on their neighbours, police in Gatineau have handed out five tickets for driving with non-Quebec licence plates
Tales from the Quebec business world: Le Panier Bleu is up for grabs! 

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;Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Washington for a meeting with Donald Trump who&rsquo;s &ldquo;not sure what he wants to talk about&rdquo; but guesses it&rsquo;s about &ldquo;making a deal&rdquo; he uttered to reporters in the Oval office</li>
<li>Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is promising a separation referendum in 2026 if enough signatures are gathered on a petition</li>
<li>After encouraging the public to snitch on their neighbours, police in Gatineau have handed out five tickets for driving with non-Quebec licence plates</li>
<li>Tales from the Quebec business world: Le Panier Bleu is up for grabs!&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Singing in the Rain, but with poor infrastructure. Plus: The Quebec government wants you to trust them on English healthcare.

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