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.
<ul>
<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.

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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?

On this Friday edition of the BIG 5, Elias is joined by Justine McIntyre, co-founder at Civica Strategies and former city councilor and Daniel Tran, director of communication and governmental relations at Casacom.
Closing in on a week since the war in Iran kicked off, and if you’re struggling to figure out just what Canada’s official position is in this conflict, you are not alone.
Speaking of the Middle East, six days after U.S.-Israeli military strikes began, there are still Quebecers and Canadians abroad trying desperately to get home.
Chinatown residents are saying enough is enough: "It is time to stop making Chinatown a dumping ground for misery."

On this Friday edition of the BIG 5, Elias is joined by Justine McIntyre, co-founder at Civica Strategies and former city councilor and Daniel Tran, director of communication and governmental relations at Casacom.
<ul>
<li>Closing in on a week since the war in Iran kicked off, and if you&rsquo;re struggling to figure out just what Canada&rsquo;s official position is in this conflict, you are not alone.</li>
<li>Speaking of the Middle East, six days after U.S.-Israeli military strikes began, there are still Quebecers and Canadians abroad trying desperately to get home.</li>
<li>Chinatown residents are saying enough is enough: "It is time to stop making Chinatown a dumping ground for misery."</li>
</ul>

Even Liberal MPs can’t figure out Mark Carney’s position on Iran. Plus: Residents of Chinatown say “enough is enough.”

Elias Makos was joined by Bonnie Feigenbaum, Conservative Party of Quebec candidate in last provincial election and a lecturer at Concordia & McGill University, media & government relations consultant  & Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.

Among the topic discussed were
Break out the star charts, it's time to determine where Canada stands on the war in Iran
New nugget out from that Leger polling conducted for Journal de Montreal, and it should send a message to Quebec finance minister Eric Girard and to the other political parties who want to win the election in October. 61 percent of Quebecers say that the government should cut services if it's the only way to avoid increasing taxes
CAQ leadership candidate Bernard Drainville says he would cut certain services to asylum seekers if elected Premier
A judge in Hamilton has put Ontario’s official sexual offenders registry in jeopardy after ruling it unconstitutional

Elias Makos was joined by Bonnie Feigenbaum, Conservative Party of Quebec candidate in last provincial election and a lecturer at Concordia &amp; McGill University, media &amp; government relations consultant&nbsp; &amp; Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
Among the topic discussed were
<ul>
<li>Break out the star charts, it's time to determine where Canada stands on the war in Iran</li>
<li>New nugget out from that Leger polling conducted for Journal de Montreal, and it should send a message to Quebec finance minister Eric Girard and to the other political parties who want to win the election in October. 61 percent of Quebecers say that the government should cut services if it's the only way to avoid increasing taxes</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ledevoir.com/politique/quebec/961104/bernard-drainville-veut-reduire-services-demandeurs-asile">CAQ leadership candidate Bernard Drainville says he would cut certain services to asylum seekers if elected Premier</a></li>
<li>A judge in Hamilton has put Ontario&rsquo;s official sexual offenders registry in jeopardy after ruling it unconstitutional</li>
</ul>

Where does Canada stand on war in the Middle East? Plus: You can cut my services, but don’t raise my taxes!

Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
Speaking in Washington on Tuesday, the U.S. administration continued to make their case that allowing Iran to continue their reign of terror was not an option.
Mark Carney finally spoke to journalists after avoiding them for almost a week. And he took the opportunity to walk back some of the support he gave to the bombing of Iran on Saturday. 
The Parti Quebecois are now barely holding on to their lead while the Quebec Liberal Party is cementing their comeback in the polls.

Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
<ul>
<li>Speaking in Washington on Tuesday, the U.S. administration continued to make their case that allowing Iran to continue their reign of terror was not an option.</li>
<li>Mark Carney finally spoke to journalists after avoiding them for almost a week. And he took the opportunity to walk back some of the support he gave to the bombing of Iran on Saturday.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Parti Quebecois are now barely holding on to their lead while the Quebec Liberal Party is cementing their comeback in the polls.</li>
</ul>

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

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