Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR & content firm TNKR Media and Quebec-based political commentator, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
Federal budget: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has abandoned plans for a balanced budget, saying it's necessary to fund the green transformation
Labor Minister Jean Boulet tabled his bill which will prevent young people under the age of 14 from most jobs
Walmart Canada President and CEO Gonzalo Gebara says that his company saw its profit margin in its Grocery section shrink

Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR &amp; content firm TNKR Media and Quebec-based political commentator, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
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<li>Federal budget: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has abandoned plans for a balanced budget, saying it's necessary to fund the green transformation</li>
<li>Labor Minister Jean Boulet tabled his bill which will prevent young people under the age of 14 from most jobs</li>
<li>Walmart Canada President and CEO Gonzalo Gebara says that his company saw its profit margin in its Grocery section shrink</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 Big Five

The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and funded by a Liberal budget. Plus: Who should decide if your kids can work?

Elias Makos ends the week with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator, and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
Valerie Plante says that the Hippodrome development will be a ‘city within a city.’ 
Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc has discussed plans with a former cabinet minister on a run for the Liberal Leadership if/when Justin Trudeau heads for the exits
The NBA has banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life. The ban came after an investigation by the league found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors

Elias Makos ends the week with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator, and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
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<li>Valerie Plante says that the Hippodrome development will be a ‘city within a city.’ </li>
<li>Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc has discussed plans with a former cabinet minister on a run for the Liberal Leadership if/when Justin Trudeau heads for the exits</li>
<li>The NBA has banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life. The ban came after an investigation by the league found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors</li>
</ul>

Valerie Plante’s utopian plan for Blue Bonnets. Plus: Is gambling ruining pro sports?

Elias Makos is joined by Anne Lagace-Dowson, political analyst, and Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
Premier Francois Legault still has no idea how much rent costs. This time around it was Interim Liberal leader Marc Tanguay with the “gotcha” question
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh still hasn't confirmed if his party will support the new federal budget
One couple in Ahuntsic says that the federal budget will cost them 28K

Elias Makos is joined by Anne Lagace-Dowson, political analyst, and Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
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<li>Premier Francois Legault still has no idea how much rent costs. This time around it was Interim Liberal leader Marc Tanguay with the “gotcha” question</li>
<li>NDP leader Jagmeet Singh still hasn't confirmed if his party will support the new federal budget</li>
<li>One couple in Ahuntsic says that the federal budget will cost them 28K</li>
</ul>

How much does a 4 ½ apartment cost in Montreal? Plus: Jagmeet’s Singh time to shine.

Elias Makos welcomes back Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Trudie Mason veteran newscaster at CJAD 800.
The wealthiest Canadians will pay more - that’s one of the underlying messages of this year’s Federal Budget
Parti Quebecois leader Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon is pushing back on criticism that he is using fear and resentment in a bid to sell voters on sovereignty
High ticket prices seem to be the new norm. In February tickets to see CF Montreal play a game against Inter Miami with Lionel Messi were selling for as high as $10,000 a ticket on some resale sites… Have you struggled to buy tickets to see someone perform or a game?

Elias Makos welcomes back Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Trudie Mason veteran newscaster at CJAD 800.
<ul>
<li>The wealthiest Canadians will pay more - that’s one of the underlying messages of this year’s Federal Budget</li>
<li>Parti Quebecois leader Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon is pushing back on criticism that he is using fear and resentment in a bid to sell voters on sovereignty</li>
<li>High ticket prices seem to be the new norm. In February tickets to see CF Montreal play a game against Inter Miami with Lionel Messi were selling for as high as $10,000 a ticket on some resale sites… Have you struggled to buy tickets to see someone perform or a game?</li>
</ul>

The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and funded by a Liberal budget. Plus: Who should decide if your kids can work?

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