Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for Noovo and CTV Montreal News at 5. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies.
Quebec solidaire MNA Haroun Bouazzi has issued a partial apology for his comments about racism in the National Assembly
Under Valérie Plante's administration, Montreal saw a 33% increase in taxes between 2018 and 2024
The illegal tobacco industry is now bigger than the legal one in some parts of the country

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for Noovo and CTV Montreal News at 5. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies.
<ul>
<li>Quebec solidaire MNA Haroun Bouazzi has issued a partial apology for his comments about racism in the National Assembly</li>
<li>Under Valérie Plante's administration, Montreal saw a 33% increase in taxes between 2018 and 2024</li>
<li>The illegal tobacco industry is now bigger than the legal one in some parts of the country</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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Valerie Plante releases her final budget. Plus: The illegal tobacco industry keeps getting bigger.

Robyn Flynn is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.
The Globe & Mail has a story today about Canada’s new finance minister Dominic Leblanc staying at the Irving home recently
Donald Trump continued his slew of trolling messages on Christmas Day continuing threats of seizing control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal
The most recent projections by Canada338.com say that—were the elections happening today—the conservatives would win an overwhelming majority of seats with 232 and the Bloc would come in way behind in second place with 45 seats and the Liberals third with 39

Robyn Flynn is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and&nbsp;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>The Globe &amp; Mail has a story today about Canada&rsquo;s new finance minister Dominic Leblanc staying at the Irving home recently</li>
<li>Donald Trump continued his slew of trolling messages on Christmas Day continuing threats of seizing control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal</li>
<li>The most recent projections by Canada338.com say that&mdash;were the elections happening today&mdash;the conservatives would win an overwhelming majority of seats with 232 and the Bloc would come in way behind in second place with 45 seats and the Liberals third with 39</li>
</ul>

A Gatineau man almost lost his thumb because Quebec health care is in shambles. Plus: Donald Trump, conquistador?

Robyn Flynn, in for Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor 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 on The Big 5,
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced that his party will introduce a motion of non-confidence against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government.
Valerie Plante says she feared for her safety when she was elected the first female mayor of Montreal in 2017.
Quebec Premier François Legault's trips to Paris between October and December 2024 costs over $268,000.

Robyn Flynn, in for Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor 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 on The Big 5,
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<li>NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced that his party will introduce a motion of non-confidence against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government.</li>
<li>Valerie Plante says she feared for her safety when she was elected the first female mayor of Montreal in 2017.</li>
<li>Quebec Premier Fran&ccedil;ois Legault's trips to Paris between October and December 2024 costs over $268,000.</li>
</ul>

NDP to vote non-confidence against the Trudeau Liberals. Plus: Should misogynistic threats and speech online be considered a crime?

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>

Valerie Plante releases her final budget. Plus: The illegal tobacco industry keeps getting bigger.

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