Elias caps off the week with Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
A public inquiry into Quebec’s SAAQclic digital platform has revealed that external IT contractors saw their hourly rates soar from $82 to $350 without proper justification
The National Post this morning writes about just how different things are under Carney, saying “ministers get called out, punctuality matters and patience is on short supply”
In shock news coming out of the US the Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's certification to enroll international students

Elias caps off the week with Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and&nbsp;Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
<ul>
<li>A public inquiry into Quebec&rsquo;s SAAQclic digital platform has revealed that external IT contractors saw their hourly rates soar from $82 to $350 without proper justification</li>
<li>The National Post this morning writes about just how different things are under Carney, saying &ldquo;ministers get called out, punctuality matters and patience is on short supply&rdquo;</li>
<li>In shock news coming out of the US the Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's certification to enroll international students</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 insane billing practices behind the SAAQclic scandal. Plus: Should the price of your home come down?

Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Trudie Mason, veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800.
U.S. President Donald Trump visited a Ford factory in Dearborn, Michigan on Tuesday, and dismissed the relevance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, saying the U.S. doesn’t need the trade deal and that “Canada would love it.” 
A new Leger poll says nearly one in three Canadians are afraid that the U.S will invade Canada.
As per an Op-Ed in the Toronto Star, are the Canadians that continue to move their start-up companies to the U.S., or go to school in the U.S., or vacation in the U.S. bordering on treason?
As Mark Carney lands in China, state media in that country is urging Canada to break free from “U.S. influence.”
Mario Roy is adamant: He is running for the Quebec Liberal Party leadership

Elias Makos is joined by Rapha&euml;l Melan&ccedil;on, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and&nbsp;Trudie Mason, veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800.
<ul>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump visited a Ford factory in Dearborn, Michigan on Tuesday, and dismissed the relevance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, saying the U.S. doesn&rsquo;t need the trade deal and that &ldquo;Canada would love it.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A new Leger poll says nearly one in three Canadians are afraid that the U.S will invade Canada.</li>
<li>As per an Op-Ed in the Toronto Star, are the Canadians that continue to move their start-up companies to the U.S., or go to school in the U.S., or vacation in the U.S. bordering on treason?</li>
<li>As Mark Carney lands in China, state media in that country is urging Canada to break free from &ldquo;U.S. influence.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Mario Roy is adamant: He is running for the Quebec Liberal Party leadership</li>
</ul>

Trump dumps on Canadian trade as Carney lands in China. Plus: It’s official, the CAQ is in last place.

Joining Elias on The Big Five were Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS & Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church.

Among the subjects discussed on The Big Five were
Inaccurate headline alert: “Canadians feel that crime is worse than five years ago, despite decline in major cities.”
The city of Montreal unveiled this year’s budget yesterday
Mark Carney and his delegation are off to China, the first trip by a Canadian Prime Minister in more than eight years
A hockey brawl involving kids under 8 years old during the intermission of an AHL game this weekend is being investigated in the U.S. 
McDonald’s is “freezing” the price of a small coffee and its McValue meals as more and more customers balk at the high price of fast food. 

Joining Elias on The Big Five were Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS &amp; Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church.
Among the subjects discussed on The Big Five were
<ul>
<li>Inaccurate headline alert: &ldquo;Canadians feel that crime is worse than five years ago, despite decline in major cities.&rdquo;</li>
<li>The city of Montreal unveiled this year&rsquo;s budget yesterday</li>
<li>Mark Carney and his delegation are off to China, the first trip by a Canadian Prime Minister in more than eight years</li>
<li>A hockey brawl involving kids under 8 years old during the intermission of an AHL game this weekend is being investigated in the U.S.&nbsp;</li>
<li>McDonald&rsquo;s is &ldquo;freezing&rdquo; the price of a small coffee and its McValue meals as more and more customers balk at the high price of fast food.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Is crime up? It depends on who you ask. Plus: The cost of fast food is too darn high

Elias Makos welcomes in Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
“Montreal’s Olympic Stadium started 2026 the same way it began the 1976 Games: under construction and without a roof.”
Despite Montreal’s size and appetite for the FIFA World Cup, we will be sitting on the sidelines
The Quebec Liberal Party leadership race kicks off today
New evidence suggests that political pressure is cratering overdose deaths.

Elias Makos welcomes in Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Montreal&rsquo;s Olympic Stadium started 2026 the same way it began the 1976 Games: under construction and without a roof.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Despite Montreal&rsquo;s size and appetite for the FIFA World Cup, we will be sitting on the sidelines</li>
<li>The Quebec Liberal Party leadership race kicks off today</li>
<li>New evidence suggests that political pressure is cratering overdose deaths.</li>
</ul>

The insane billing practices behind the SAAQclic scandal. Plus: Should the price of your home come down?

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