Elias was joined on The Big 5 by Paul Gott, lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia &Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 

Among the topics discussed were 
Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his frequent international travel, 
You’re not imagining things - road rage is getting worse
La Presse reports that the city of Montreal balked at spending a relatively small sum to host a national team's base camp during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Elias was joined on The Big 5 by Paul Gott, lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia &amp;Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.&nbsp;
Among the topics discussed were&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his frequent international travel,&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ledevoir.com/actualites/societe/920838/rage-volant-intensifie">You&rsquo;re not imagining things - road rage is getting worse</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/chroniques/2025-09-29/la-mls-veut-un-meilleur-soutien-de-la-ville-pour-le-cf-montreal.php">La Presse reports that the city of Montreal balked at spending a relatively small sum to host a national team's base camp during the 2026 FIFA World Cup</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

The Big 5: You’re not imagining things - road rage is getting worse!

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
Canada is weighing a plan to send a small contingent of troops to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies
Mark Carney took a trip to Qatar this weekend and announced that the Middle Eastern country has committed to “significant strategic investments” for Canada’s major building projects.
A new federal poll from Abacus Data has the Liberals and Conservatives tied at 40 percent if an election were held today. 
The Catholic Church in the Saint-Marie neighbourhood has filed a lawsuit against the City of Montreal, saying the city won’t allow it to demolish a church that’s turned into a safety hazard. 

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
<ul>
<li>Canada is weighing a plan to send a small contingent of troops to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies</li>
<li>Mark Carney took a trip to Qatar this weekend and announced that the Middle Eastern country has committed to &ldquo;significant strategic investments&rdquo; for Canada&rsquo;s major building projects.</li>
<li>A new federal poll from Abacus Data has the Liberals and Conservatives tied at 40 percent if an election were held today.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Catholic Church in the Saint-Marie neighbourhood has filed a lawsuit against the City of Montreal, saying the city won&rsquo;t allow it to demolish a church that&rsquo;s turned into a safety hazard.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Should Canada send troops to Greenland? Plus: The generational divide in Canadian politics.

Joining Elias on The Big Five were Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Among the topics discussed were
The Liberal government has reached a deal with China allowing 49 thousands chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market
Two potential candidates in the CAQrace are already receiving backing from several people. Energy and Economy Minister Christine Fréchette has received support from Cybersecurity and Digital Technology Minister Gilles Bélanger
There have been three femicides in Quebec since the start of the year - and recent developments in two of the cases are getting attention

Joining Elias on The Big Five were Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Among the topics discussed were
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-reaches-landmark-tariff-quota-deal-with-china-on-evs-canola/">The Liberal government has reached a deal with China allowing 49 thousands chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market</a></li>
<li>Two potential candidates in the CAQrace are already receiving backing from several people. <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/caq-leadership-gilles-belanger-supports-christine-frechette/">Energy and Economy Minister Christine Fr&eacute;chette has received support from Cybersecurity and Digital Technology Minister Gilles B&eacute;langer</a></li>
<li>There have been three femicides in Quebec since the start of the year - and recent developments in two of the cases are getting attention</li>
</ul>

Mark Carney deals with China, ushers in the New World Order. Plus: Everybody wants to lead the CAQ

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist.
Francois Legault will remain leader of the CAQ until a new one is elected.What will your memory of Legault be as Premier? Was François Legault a good Premier of Quebec? 
With Legault stepping down, the question now becomes who will replace him as leader of the CAQ?
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is entering a “new era of relations” with China. 
Facing declining sales, the SAQ is moving quickly to get its products in more places - and will even deliver them straight to your door. 

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and&nbsp;Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist.
<ul>
<li>Francois Legault will remain leader of the CAQ until a new one is elected.What will your memory of Legault be as Premier? Was Fran&ccedil;ois Legault a good Premier of Quebec?&nbsp;</li>
<li>With Legault stepping down, the question now becomes who will replace him as leader of the CAQ?</li>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is entering a &ldquo;new era of relations&rdquo; with China.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Facing declining sales, the SAQ is moving quickly to get its products in more places - and will even deliver them straight to your door.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The Big 5: You’re not imagining things - road rage is getting worse!

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