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.

On today's Big 5: Daniel Tran, political analyst and former municipal economic development advisor, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy.

• Quebec's party leaders head to Radio-Canada tonight for the final debate of the campaign with the PQ stuck just under thirty percent in the polls.
• Liberal Leader Charles Milliard continues a frantic campaign push across the province despite struggling to gain traction with voters.
• Éric Duhaime's Conservative Party unveiled nationalist policies including a Quebec constitution and a provincial sovereignty shield law.
• A fierce debate has erupted on the campaign trail over birth rates, baby bonuses, and the long-term impact of provincial population declines.
• BC Premier David Eby triggered a snap election citing Donald Trump as an existential threat, mirroring tactics used by Quebec and federal leaders.