Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
Soraya Martinez Ferrada is the new mayor of Montreal, defeating Projet Montreal’s Luc Rabouin by around eight percent at last count.
Martinez Ferrada set herself some lofty goals during the campaign, including priorities for the first 100 days. What should she get done first as she attempts to quickly transform the city?
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that one-year mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography is unconstitutional.

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
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<li>Soraya Martinez Ferrada is the new mayor of Montreal, defeating Projet Montreal&rsquo;s Luc Rabouin by around eight percent at last count.</li>
<li>Martinez Ferrada set herself some lofty goals during the campaign, including priorities for the first 100 days. What should she get done first as she attempts to quickly transform the city?</li>
<li>The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that one-year mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography is unconstitutional.</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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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

Soraya Martinez Ferrada is Montreal’s new mayor. Plus: Another insane ruling from Canada’s Supreme Court.

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
Christine Frechette will be sworn in as Premier of Quebec today.
Eric Duhaime has a message for Quebec’s new premier: Cut taxes. 
The Quebec Liberal Party has turned to a TikTok star in hopes of gaining a seat at the national assembly. 
There’s a piece in the Globe and Mail that is getting resoundingly mocked online. Titled “Reluctant to ‘rough it,’ retirees are trimming travel costs in other ways,” the article tells the story of retirees that are struggling with the higher costs of travel. 
The city of Montreal is about to host its largest sporting event since the 1976 Olympics when the road cycling championships come to town in September.

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and&nbsp;Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
<ul>
<li>Christine Frechette will be sworn in as Premier of Quebec today.</li>
<li>Eric Duhaime has a message for Quebec&rsquo;s new premier: Cut taxes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Quebec Liberal Party has turned to a TikTok star in hopes of gaining a seat at the national assembly.&nbsp;</li>
<li>There&rsquo;s a piece in the Globe and Mail that is getting resoundingly mocked online. Titled &ldquo;Reluctant to &lsquo;rough it,&rsquo; retirees are trimming travel costs in other ways,&rdquo; the article tells the story of retirees that are struggling with the higher costs of travel.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The city of Montreal is about to host its largest sporting event since the 1976 Olympics when the road cycling championships come to town in September.</li>
</ul>

Quebec politics is in a state of total flux. Plus: Canada’s retirees are cutting back on their European vacations.

Elias Makos is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of  Civica Strategies and former city councillor.
A Liberal majority was officially confirmed last night. The Carney government got a clean sweep in the three by-elections. 
Should young Canadians, thinking about heading south for better pay and bigger opportunities, write Ottawa a cheque for half a million dollars on their way out?
Christine Frechette held her first press conference as Premier designate yesterday, looking for unity in a party that might be showing signs of cracking.
The cumulative deficit for road maintenance now stands at $24.5 billion. So how can we fix it? 
Are you paying more than the person standing next to you… for the exact same product — and you don’t even know it? That’s the concern behind a new push from Avi Lewis and the NDP, who want Ottawa to crack down on what’s known as “surveillance pricing”.

Elias Makos is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and&nbsp;Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of &nbsp;Civica Strategies and former city councillor.
<ul>
<li>A Liberal majority was officially confirmed last night. The Carney government got a clean sweep in the three by-elections.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Should young Canadians, thinking about heading south for better pay and bigger opportunities, write Ottawa a cheque for half a million dollars on their way out?</li>
<li>Christine Frechette held her first press conference as Premier designate yesterday, looking for unity in a party that might be showing signs of cracking.</li>
<li>The cumulative deficit for road maintenance now stands at $24.5 billion. So how can we fix it?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Are you paying more than the person standing next to you&hellip; for the exact same product &mdash; and you don&rsquo;t even know it? That&rsquo;s the concern behind a new push from Avi Lewis and the NDP, who want Ottawa to crack down on what&rsquo;s known as &ldquo;surveillance pricing&rdquo;.</li>
</ul>

Mark Carney gets his majority. Plus: Is it time to bring back toll roads to Quebec?

Elias Makos welcomes in Denis Coderre, former mayor of Montreal, and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante.
The results are in and the next premier of Quebec is… Christine Fréchette. Fréchette won the CAQ leadership race against Bernard Draiville yesterday with 57.9% percent of the vote.
We have three federal byelections today, the most interesting one being the rematch in Terrebonne. 
The U.S military will set up a blockade this morning of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on the Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf) and Gulf of Oman.
A Quebec judge is warning of a “two-tier” justice system in Montreal, alleging prosecutors often seek lighter sentences for offenders at risk of deportation. 
The Montreal Canadiens won again last night and another milestone was achieved by one of their players. 

Elias Makos welcomes in Denis Coderre, former mayor of Montreal, and&nbsp;Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante.
<ul>
<li>The results are in and the next premier of Quebec is&hellip; Christine Fr&eacute;chette. Fr&eacute;chette won the CAQ leadership race against Bernard Draiville yesterday with 57.9% percent of the vote.</li>
<li>We have three federal byelections today, the most interesting one being the rematch in Terrebonne.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The U.S military will set up a blockade this morning of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on the Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf) and Gulf of Oman.</li>
<li>A Quebec judge is warning of a &ldquo;two-tier&rdquo; justice system in Montreal, alleging prosecutors often seek lighter sentences for offenders at risk of deportation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Montreal Canadiens won again last night and another milestone was achieved by one of their players.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Soraya Martinez Ferrada is Montreal’s new mayor. Plus: Another insane ruling from Canada’s Supreme Court.

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