Elias Makos begins the week with guests Gabriel Retta, is a Montrealer active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years and currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor.
A powerful thunderstorm swept through Montreal on Sunday causing major disruptions across the city. 
A new Léger survey ranking happiness levels across Quebec shows Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures as the happiest city, with Montreal landing in 50th place. 
Verdun borough councillor Enrique Machado has resigned from Projet Montréal after making a derogatory comment comparing Venezuelans to Indigenous people on social media.
Mark Carney has agreed to set up a conflict-of-interest screen with the Ethics Commissioner and will recuse himself from any discussions involving 103 different companies.

Elias Makos begins the week with guests Gabriel Retta, is a Montrealer active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years and currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and&nbsp;Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor.
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<li>A powerful thunderstorm swept through Montreal on Sunday causing major disruptions across the city.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A new L&eacute;ger survey ranking happiness levels across Quebec shows Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures as the happiest city, with Montreal landing in 50th place.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Verdun borough councillor Enrique Machado has resigned from Projet Montr&eacute;al after making a derogatory comment comparing Venezuelans to Indigenous people on social media.</li>
<li>Mark Carney has agreed to set up a conflict-of-interest screen with the Ethics Commissioner and will recuse himself from any discussions involving 103 different companies.</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

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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

What’s better, city life or country life? Plus: Mark Carney confirms he’s a walking conflict-of-interest.

Elias Makos is joined by Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard, Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist.
Reaction to our interview with Charles Milliard, and his stance on the use of the notwithstanding clause? His position on Bill 96 caused him a lot of grief yesterday, with the Gazette reporting that “Milliard was forced to call a special crisis meeting” to manage his MNAs surprised by the new position. 
A new poll by the Montreal Economic Institute shows that 56 percent of Canadians want greater access to private healthcare.
In an open letter in Le Devoir, PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon invokes the words of former Quebec Premier Honoré Mercier and calls on nationalists in the province to stop tearing each other apart and come together. 
Before passing away in April of last year, actor Val Kilmer of Top Gun fame was supposed to take on a new role in the upcoming movie called “As Deep as the Grave”. After his death, the director of the movie did not want to change who played Kilmer’s role and has decided to rely on AI to keep him in the movie. 

Elias Makos is joined by Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard, Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and&nbsp;Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist.
<ul>
<li>Reaction to our interview with Charles Milliard, and his stance on the use of the notwithstanding clause? His position on Bill 96 caused him a lot of grief yesterday, with the Gazette reporting that &ldquo;Milliard was forced to call a special crisis meeting&rdquo; to manage his MNAs surprised by the new position.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A new poll by the Montreal Economic Institute shows that 56 percent of Canadians want greater access to private healthcare.</li>
<li>In an open letter in Le Devoir, PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon invokes the words of former Quebec Premier Honor&eacute; Mercier and calls on nationalists in the province to stop tearing each other apart and come together.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Before passing away in April of last year, actor Val Kilmer of Top Gun fame was supposed to take on a new role in the upcoming movie called &ldquo;As Deep as the Grave&rdquo;. After his death, the director of the movie did not want to change who played Kilmer&rsquo;s role and has decided to rely on AI to keep him in the movie.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard joins The Big 5 to elaborate on his Bill 96 comments. Plus: Reaction from the panel

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 Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
According to the latest poll by Pallas Data, the Liberals have gained 5 percentage points and now lead with 32 percent.
Montreal says it wants more housing — and fast. But in the Old Port, a major project is now back to square one after running straight into local opposition.
Canada’s Culture Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday that he was "very seriously" considering a ban on young people from using social media.
In response to Quebec's new policy forcing public servants back to the office 3 days a week, over 650 public servants have decided to work less hours.

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;Caroline Codsi, Founder &amp; Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.
<ul>
<li>According to the latest poll by Pallas Data, the Liberals have gained 5 percentage points and now lead with 32 percent.</li>
<li>Montreal says it wants more housing &mdash; and fast. But in the Old Port, a major project is now back to square one after running straight into local opposition.</li>
<li>Canada&rsquo;s Culture Minister Marc Miller said Wednesday that he was "very seriously" considering a ban on young people from using social media.</li>
<li>In response to Quebec's new policy forcing public servants back to the office 3 days a week, over 650 public servants have decided to work less hours.</li>
</ul>

Is the PQ already toast? Plus: Courageous Old Port residents fight against housing.

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
Christine Frechette will be sworn in as Premier of Quebec today.
Eric Duhaime has a message for Quebec’s new premier: Cut taxes. 
The Quebec Liberal Party has turned to a TikTok star in hopes of gaining a seat at the national assembly. 
There’s a piece in the Globe and Mail that is getting resoundingly mocked online. Titled “Reluctant to ‘rough it,’ retirees are trimming travel costs in other ways,” the article tells the story of retirees that are struggling with the higher costs of travel. 
The city of Montreal is about to host its largest sporting event since the 1976 Olympics when the road cycling championships come to town in September.

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and&nbsp;Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
<ul>
<li>Christine Frechette will be sworn in as Premier of Quebec today.</li>
<li>Eric Duhaime has a message for Quebec&rsquo;s new premier: Cut taxes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Quebec Liberal Party has turned to a TikTok star in hopes of gaining a seat at the national assembly.&nbsp;</li>
<li>There&rsquo;s a piece in the Globe and Mail that is getting resoundingly mocked online. Titled &ldquo;Reluctant to &lsquo;rough it,&rsquo; retirees are trimming travel costs in other ways,&rdquo; the article tells the story of retirees that are struggling with the higher costs of travel.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The city of Montreal is about to host its largest sporting event since the 1976 Olympics when the road cycling championships come to town in September.</li>
</ul>

What’s better, city life or country life? Plus: Mark Carney confirms he’s a walking conflict-of-interest.

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