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Joining Elias on this morning's show were 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 Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues.

Among the topics discussed were:
Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending a major shift in Canada's foreign policy after becoming the first Canadian prime minister in 26 years to visit Saudi Arabia.
Despite there being seven opportunities in the coming months to get a seat at the House of Commons, NDP Leader Avi Lewis says he will not be running in the byelections.
The first Chinese EV from an actual Chinese company under the new Canada-China tariff deal has landed in the country. How much does it cost?

Joining Elias on this morning's show were 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 Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues.
Among the topics discussed were:
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<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending a major shift in Canada's foreign policy after becoming the first Canadian prime minister in 26 years to visit Saudi Arabia.</li>
<li>Despite there being seven opportunities in the coming months to get a seat at the House of Commons, NDP Leader Avi Lewis says he will not be running in the byelections.</li>
<li>The first Chinese EV from an actual Chinese company under the new Canada-China tariff deal has landed in the country. How much does it cost?</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

Was Mark Carney's trip to Saudi Arabia a mistake? Plus: Cheap Chinese EVs are not so cheap.

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Trudie Mason starts the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Catherine Hogan, high school teacher at Westwood Senior High in Hudson.
The Quebec government officially announced its plans for the interior renovation of Olympic stadium.
It has been Christmas in July for many in Quebec for the past few weeks as Premier Christine Fréchette has been announcing multiple differents investments in the tune of millions of dollars.
A new Journal de Montréal report says three major Quebec companies have recently appointed CEOs who do not speak French. 
The REM suffered a major disruption once again on Friday. A power failure forced one train to stop between stations, prompting passengers to evacuate and walk along the tracks under the supervision of emergency crews. 

Trudie Mason starts the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and&nbsp;Catherine Hogan, high school teacher at Westwood Senior High in Hudson.
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<li>The Quebec government officially announced its plans for the interior renovation of Olympic stadium.</li>
<li>It has been Christmas in July for many in Quebec for the past few weeks as Premier Christine Fr&eacute;chette has been announcing multiple differents investments in the tune of millions of dollars.</li>
<li>A new Journal de Montr&eacute;al report says three major Quebec companies have recently appointed CEOs who do not speak French.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The REM suffered a major disruption once again on Friday. A power failure forced one train to stop between stations, prompting passengers to evacuate and walk along the tracks under the supervision of emergency crews.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Fréchette's multiple investments. Plus: Quebec CEOs who don't speak French

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Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, 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 Quebec government has given the green light for the interior renovations of the  Olympic Stadium
U.S President Donald Trump held a national address yesterday and immediately took aim at his loss in the 2020 presidential election
The debate over the Gordie Howe International Bridge agreement is intensifying after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to release the full details of the deal with the United States
The city of Montreal is using its special provincial planning powers to fast-track approval of a 700-unit housing project, bypassing some of the city's usual approval process
Four years after being forced to leave China, CBC/Radio-Canada has announced the return of journalists on a permanent basis to Beijing

Trudie Mason is joined by Rapha&euml;l Melan&ccedil;on, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, 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.
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<li data-test="truncate-paragraph">The Quebec government has given the green light for the interior renovations of the&nbsp; Olympic Stadium</li>
<li data-test="truncate-paragraph">U.S President Donald Trump held a national address yesterday and immediately took aim at his loss in the 2020 presidential election</li>
<li data-test="truncate-paragraph">The debate over the Gordie Howe International Bridge agreement is intensifying after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to release the full details of the deal with the United States</li>
<li data-test="truncate-paragraph">The city of Montreal is using its special provincial planning powers to fast-track approval of a 700-unit housing project, bypassing some of the city's usual approval process</li>
<li data-test="truncate-paragraph">Four years after being forced to leave China, CBC/Radio-Canada has announced the return of journalists on a permanent basis to Beijing</li>
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More Big O renovations. Plus: Will Canada keep all the revenue from the Gordie Howe bridge?

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Trudie Mason is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy,
A new report shows that Canadians trust China more than the U.S. The report from Pew Research says that 44 percent of Canadians have a favorable view of China. 
All this week, the Journal de Montreal has been compiling testimonies from drivers about their experience regarding traffic in Montreal. 
The federal government is making changes to reduce the amount of immigrants coming into Canada. 
Montreal Public Health has issued an overdose alert after a sharp rise in suspected overdoses linked to a highly toxic drug supply. 
Turns out even if a company is losing an extreme amount of money, there is still enough in the system to give high ranking executives performance pays.

Trudie Mason is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and&nbsp;Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy,
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<li>A new report shows that Canadians trust China more than the U.S. The report from Pew Research says that 44 percent of Canadians have a favorable view of China.&nbsp;</li>
<li>All this week, the Journal de Montreal has been compiling testimonies from drivers about their experience regarding traffic in Montreal.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The federal government is making changes to reduce the amount of immigrants coming into Canada.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Montreal Public Health has issued an overdose alert after a sharp rise in suspected overdoses linked to a highly toxic drug supply.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Turns out even if a company is losing an extreme amount of money, there is still enough in the system to give high ranking executives performance pays.</li>
</ul>

Was Mark Carney's trip to Saudi Arabia a mistake? Plus: Cheap Chinese EVs are not so cheap.

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