Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
Quebec and Canada are mostly exempt from the latest US tariffs announced by Donald Trump, but a 25% tariff on some Canadian auto products takes effect at midnight, with steel and aluminum tariffs remaining
Despite Donald Trump’s promise of rapid job growth and investment from his new tariffs, the National Association of Manufacturers warns that high tariffs could hurt investment and competitiveness
Earlier in the week, a controversial nine-second clip of one of Pierre Poilievre’s campaign stops made the rounds on social media
The former leader of the Reform Party of Canada has a warning: “Mark Carney poses a threat to national unity.” 

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and&nbsp;Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
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<li>Quebec and Canada are mostly exempt from the latest US tariffs announced by Donald Trump, but a 25% tariff on some Canadian auto products takes effect at midnight, with steel and aluminum tariffs remaining</li>
<li>Despite Donald Trump&rsquo;s promise of rapid job growth and investment from his new tariffs, the National Association of Manufacturers warns that high tariffs could hurt investment and competitiveness</li>
<li>Earlier in the week, a controversial nine-second clip of one of Pierre Poilievre&rsquo;s campaign stops made the rounds on social media</li>
<li>The former leader of the Reform Party of Canada has a warning: &ldquo;Mark Carney poses a threat to national unity.&rdquo;&nbsp;</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.

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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

Was ‘Liberation Day’ a win for Canada? Plus: Can we talk about biological clocks in election campaigns?

Elias Makos welcomes back Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies, and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 
Mark Carney was reunited with his people yesterday, and it showed. A confident Canadian Prime Minister delivered a speech in front of the faithful assembled at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Mark Carney has left Davos and Donald Trump has arrived, and we track his speech in real time
We are getting an update on what the plans could be for the high-speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City. 

Elias Makos welcomes back Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies, and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mark Carney was reunited with his people yesterday, and it showed. A confident Canadian Prime Minister delivered a speech in front of the faithful assembled at the World Economic Forum in Davos.</li>
<li>Mark Carney has left Davos and Donald Trump has arrived, and we track his speech in real time</li>
<li>We are getting an update on what the plans could be for the high-speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Carney woos the crowd in Davos, Trump barrels through. Plus: Looks like we’ll spare no cost for a fancy fast train.

Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, 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.
The Globe and Mail reports that the Canadian Armed Forces have quietly run a hypothetical scenario most people would never expect — a U.S. military invasion of Canada, and how this country might respond.
What do you think of Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace?" Today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Canada won’t pay the reported one-billion-dollar U.S. entry fee to take part in the organization.
Op-Ed in La Presse from the heads of Oxfam-Quebec and the non-profit Patriotic Millionaires Canada says that this country needs to tax the ultra-rich more. 
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that the use of the Emergencies Act during the Freedom Convoy four years ago was unreasonable. 

Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, 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>The Globe and Mail reports that the Canadian Armed Forces have quietly run a hypothetical scenario most people would never expect &mdash; a U.S. military invasion of Canada, and how this country might respond.</li>
<li>What do you think of Donald Trump&rsquo;s so-called &ldquo;Board of Peace?" Today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Finance Minister Fran&ccedil;ois-Philippe Champagne said Canada won&rsquo;t pay the reported one-billion-dollar U.S. entry fee to take part in the organization.</li>
<li>Op-Ed in La Presse from the heads of Oxfam-Quebec and the non-profit Patriotic Millionaires Canada says that this country needs to tax the ultra-rich more.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that the use of the Emergencies Act during the Freedom Convoy four years ago was unreasonable.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Canada prepares for invasion, mulls joining the “Board of Peace.” Plus: Should we tax the ultra-rich more?

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
Canada is weighing a plan to send a small contingent of troops to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies
Mark Carney took a trip to Qatar this weekend and announced that the Middle Eastern country has committed to “significant strategic investments” for Canada’s major building projects.
A new federal poll from Abacus Data has the Liberals and Conservatives tied at 40 percent if an election were held today. 
The Catholic Church in the Saint-Marie neighbourhood has filed a lawsuit against the City of Montreal, saying the city won’t allow it to demolish a church that’s turned into a safety hazard. 

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
<ul>
<li>Canada is weighing a plan to send a small contingent of troops to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies</li>
<li>Mark Carney took a trip to Qatar this weekend and announced that the Middle Eastern country has committed to &ldquo;significant strategic investments&rdquo; for Canada&rsquo;s major building projects.</li>
<li>A new federal poll from Abacus Data has the Liberals and Conservatives tied at 40 percent if an election were held today.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Catholic Church in the Saint-Marie neighbourhood has filed a lawsuit against the City of Montreal, saying the city won&rsquo;t allow it to demolish a church that&rsquo;s turned into a safety hazard.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Was ‘Liberation Day’ a win for Canada? Plus: Can we talk about biological clocks in election campaigns?

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