Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
Justin Trudeau is facing a political crisis after the bombshell resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, on the day of her planned economic update
As Canadians watched a day of considerable political turmoil for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government given the sudden departure of Chrystia Freeland on Monday, it appears that so too was U.S. president-elect Donald Trump
Speaking of Donald Trump, he gave his first press conference since winning the election yesterday, promising Americans “You’re not going to lose the polio vaccine,” and that “all hell’s going to break out” if Hamas does not release the hostages it has held for over 14 months

Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
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<li>Justin Trudeau is facing a political crisis after the bombshell resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, on the day of her planned economic update</li>
<li>As Canadians watched a day of considerable political turmoil for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government given the sudden departure of Chrystia Freeland on Monday, it appears that so too was U.S. president-elect Donald Trump</li>
<li>Speaking of Donald Trump, he gave his first press conference since winning the election yesterday, promising Americans &ldquo;You&rsquo;re not going to lose the polio vaccine,&rdquo; and that &ldquo;all hell&rsquo;s going to break out&rdquo; if Hamas does not release the hostages it has held for over 14 months</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 pressure is on for Justin Trudeau to resign after the craziest day in Canadian politics ever.

Robyn Flynn caps off the week with Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer and political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce a significant cabinet shuffle today, aiming to stabilize his Liberal government following Chrystia Freeland's surprise resignation as finance minister
Santé Québec has spent $1.7 million over six months on external consultants to support its transition as the sole employer of the health network
Should masking be mandatory in public during cold and flu season?
A French couple in Granby is closing their bakery, Tartes et Clafoutis, after discovering they had unknowingly worked illegally due to expired work permits
20 Montreal bars have been given permission to stay open until 6 AM on New Year’s Eve 

Robyn Flynn caps off the week with Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer and political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.
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<li>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce a significant cabinet shuffle today, aiming to stabilize his Liberal government following Chrystia Freeland's surprise resignation as finance minister</li>
<li>Sant&eacute; Qu&eacute;bec has spent $1.7 million over six months on external consultants to support its transition as the sole employer of the health network</li>
<li>Should masking be mandatory in public during cold and flu season?</li>
<li>A French couple in Granby is closing their bakery, Tartes et Clafoutis, after discovering they had unknowingly worked illegally due to expired work permits</li>
<li>20 Montreal bars have been given permission to stay open until 6 AM on New Year&rsquo;s Eve&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

A French couple in Granby forced to close down their business. PLUS: Should we bring back mandatory masking in public?

Elias welcomes back Akil Alleyne, Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media and host of the Inspiring Business Hour - Saturdays at noon on CJAD.
Dominic Leblanc says Marc Carney will not join the Liberal government. This follows efforts made by Justin Trudeau to recruit the economist to make him his chief financial officer… But Leblanc says “that discussion has concluded” and that Carney is “not an option.”
The Canadian government has announced a new border security plan
Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes and special advisor Vincent Lecavalier have caused quite the stir for visiting St. Petersburg, Russia

Elias welcomes back Akil Alleyne, Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and&nbsp;Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media and host of the Inspiring Business Hour - Saturdays at noon on CJAD.
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<li>Dominic Leblanc says Marc Carney will not join the Liberal government. This follows efforts made by Justin Trudeau to recruit the economist to make him his chief financial officer&hellip; But Leblanc says &ldquo;that discussion has concluded&rdquo; and that Carney is &ldquo;not an option.&rdquo;</li>
<li>The Canadian government has announced a new border security plan</li>
<li>Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes and special advisor Vincent Lecavalier have caused quite the stir for visiting St. Petersburg, Russia</li>
</ul>

When will Justin Trudeau talk to Canadians? Plus: The Montreal Canadiens head to Russia.

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for Noovo and CTV Montreal News at 5. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies.
The Prime Minister made an appearance at the annual Liberal Holiday party last night, and he sounded like someone who was sticking around
Through the events of this week, there has been a constant stream of women speaking up about how Justin Trudeau treats them
A man involved in a liquor store robbery in Ontario that ended with the getaway vehicle going the wrong way on the 401 highway and killing four people including an infant has received five and a half months in jail

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and&nbsp;Rapha&euml;l Melan&ccedil;on, a political analyst for Noovo and CTV Montreal News at 5. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies.
<ul>
<li>The Prime Minister made an appearance at the annual Liberal Holiday party last night, and he sounded like someone who was sticking around</li>
<li>Through the events of this week, there has been a constant stream of women speaking up about how Justin Trudeau treats them</li>
<li>A man involved in a liquor store robbery in Ontario that ended with the getaway vehicle going the wrong way on the 401 highway and killing four people including an infant has received five and a half months in jail</li>
</ul>

The pressure is on for Justin Trudeau to resign after the craziest day in Canadian politics ever.

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