Elias Makos is joined by Gabriel Retta, Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Prime Minister Trudeau will meet with Canada’s Premiers today, as the Canadian federation collectively loses its mind over the threat of massive tariffs on Canadian goods from soon-to-be-president Donald Trump
The Lacolle border crossing has seen a sudden spike in asylum seekers, with over 80 migrants arriving last weekend compared to the usual daily average of about 12
The Mount Royal Cemetery has filed a legal challenge against Montreal's plan to close Camilien-Houde Way to cars by 2027, citing historical access rights granted in 1928

Elias Makos is joined by Gabriel Retta, Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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<li>Prime Minister Trudeau will meet with Canada’s Premiers today, as the Canadian federation collectively loses its mind over the threat of massive tariffs on Canadian goods from soon-to-be-president Donald Trump</li>
<li>The Lacolle border crossing has seen a sudden spike in asylum seekers, with over 80 migrants arriving last weekend compared to the usual daily average of about 12</li>
<li>The Mount Royal Cemetery has filed a legal challenge against Montreal's plan to close Camilien-Houde Way to cars by 2027, citing historical access rights granted in 1928</li>
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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 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.