Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
Christian Dubé has resigned from his position as Quebec’s Minister of Health and will sit as an independent MNA.
In his year-end interviews, François Legault says that once Quebecers realize the PQ is dead serious about a referendum, their lead in the polls will evaporate. Is he right?
Quebecers bought less alcohol, but paid more for it this year. 
How would you recap 2025?

Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and&nbsp;Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
<ul>
<li>Christian Dub&eacute; has resigned from his position as Quebec&rsquo;s Minister of Health and will sit as an independent MNA.</li>
<li>In his year-end interviews, Fran&ccedil;ois Legault says that once Quebecers realize the PQ is dead serious about a referendum, their lead in the polls will evaporate. Is he right?</li>
<li>Quebecers bought less alcohol, but paid more for it this year.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How would you recap 2025?</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 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 province is selling less booze, but you’re paying more for it. Plus: “Radar on steroids” comes to Quebec.

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
With Pablo Rodriguez out as leader, rumours are already swirling surrounding who will replace him. 
Three thousand dollars worth of food was stolen from a Metro grocery store on Monday in the Plateau. A group called Robins des ruelles says they are the ones responsible for the theft and posted an image of some of the stolen goods underneath a Christmas Tree in Parc Valois.
Montreal is making it easier to live in tents along Notre-Dame Street. According to La Presse, the city will install trailers in the area starting early next year, allowing homeless people living in tents to keep warm and access basic amenities. 
Hockey Canada and Curling Canada say they have no plans to follow Skate Canada’s lead when it comes to future events in Alberta. 

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and&nbsp;Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
<ul>
<li>With Pablo Rodriguez out as leader, rumours are already swirling surrounding who will replace him.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Three thousand dollars worth of food was stolen from a Metro grocery store on Monday in the Plateau. A group called Robins des ruelles says they are the ones responsible for the theft and posted an image of some of the stolen goods underneath a Christmas Tree in Parc Valois.</li>
<li>Montreal is making it easier to live in tents along Notre-Dame Street. According to La Presse, the city will install trailers in the area starting early next year, allowing homeless people living in tents to keep warm and access basic amenities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hockey Canada and Curling Canada say they have no plans to follow Skate Canada&rsquo;s lead when it comes to future events in Alberta.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

What’s next for the Quebec Liberal Party? Plus: Santa robs a grocery store in the Plateau.

Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez steps down
Canada’s national figure skating body is blacklisting Alberta — saying the province is off-limits for major competitions because of its new law on transgender athletes.
Laval wants to abandon its municipal policy on public art.

Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and&nbsp;Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
<ul>
<li>Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez steps down</li>
<li>Canada&rsquo;s national figure skating body is blacklisting Alberta &mdash; saying the province is off-limits for major competitions because of its new law on transgender athletes.</li>
<li>Laval wants to abandon its municipal policy on public art.</li>
</ul>

Pablo Rodriguez steps down. Plus: How much of your tax dollars should go towards art?

On this Tuesday edition of the BIG 5, Elias is joined by 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 Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada.
Another morning, another very bad Journal de Montreal front page for Pablo Rodriguez. The paper reports on a fundraiser held for Rodriguez in April, where up to 20 people received envelopes of $500 cash in exchange for their campaign contributions.
The Bondi Beach attack has many Jewish Canadians questioning their safety here in Canada. Many are pointing out the parallels between Australia and Canada when it comes to antisemitic events of the last few years.
Let’s head to Ontario, where the Ford government is pitching a big new vision for Niagara Falls — one it’s calling the “Vegas of the North.”

On this Tuesday edition of the BIG 5, Elias is joined by 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 Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada.
<ul>
<li>Another morning, another very bad Journal de Montreal front page for Pablo Rodriguez. The paper reports on a fundraiser held for Rodriguez in April, where up to 20 people received envelopes of $500 cash in exchange for their campaign contributions.</li>
<li>The Bondi Beach attack has many Jewish Canadians questioning their safety here in Canada. Many are pointing out the parallels between Australia and Canada when it comes to antisemitic events of the last few years.</li>
<li>Let&rsquo;s head to Ontario, where the Ford government is pitching a big new vision for Niagara Falls &mdash; one it&rsquo;s calling the &ldquo;Vegas of the North.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>

The province is selling less booze, but you’re paying more for it. Plus: “Radar on steroids” comes to Quebec.

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