Elias Makos is joined by Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia. They dicussed the following: 
Habs lose 4-0. Are we toast?
Talk of the looming Alberta referendum has everyone on a separatist or federalist hunt in Quebec City
Prime Minister Mark Carney says a 50 percent plus one vote to separate would not be enough for Quebec to leave Canada
The French language commissioner says the Quebec government’s websites have too much English

Elias Makos is joined by Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia. They dicussed the following:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Habs lose 4-0. Are we toast?</li>
<li>Talk of the looming Alberta referendum has everyone on a separatist or federalist hunt in Quebec City</li>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney says a 50 percent plus one vote to separate would not be enough for Quebec to leave Canada</li>
<li>The French language commissioner says the Quebec government&rsquo;s websites have too much English</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

Why is Quebec still talking referendum? Plus: Too much English on Quebec websites?

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Gabriel Retta, special advisor to the mayor.
Religious event organizers say the city’s application of Quebec secularism law is confusing. 
A racist rally in Shawinigan over the weekend is drawing widespread condemnation across political class.
Despite tougher rules, illegal Airbnb networks have taken over new housing towers in downtown Montreal.
It’s been 20 years since smoking was banned from bars and restaurants.
Seems like the city has forgotten how to spell its own proper street names. Riders on the STM’s 747 bus now have maps that indicate the Bishop street stop, but it’s spelled BEESHOP. And over in NDG, construction signs indicate the detour for Prince of Wales Avenue, but it’s spelled WHALES. What’s going on here?

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and&nbsp;Gabriel Retta, special advisor to the mayor.
<ul>
<li>Religious event organizers say the city&rsquo;s application of Quebec secularism law is confusing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A racist rally in Shawinigan over the weekend is drawing widespread condemnation across political class.</li>
<li>Despite tougher rules, illegal Airbnb networks have taken over new housing towers in downtown Montreal.</li>
<li>It&rsquo;s been 20 years since smoking was banned from bars and restaurants.</li>
<li>Seems like the city has forgotten how to spell its own proper street names. Riders on the STM&rsquo;s 747 bus now have maps that indicate the Bishop street stop, but it&rsquo;s spelled BEESHOP. And over in NDG, construction signs indicate the detour for Prince of Wales Avenue, but it&rsquo;s spelled WHALES. What&rsquo;s going on here?</li>
</ul>

20 years of no smoking in bars and restaurants. Plus: The city of Montreal can’t spell.

Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada. The three discuss these topics:
Tributes keep pouring in for Former Montreal Canadiens star and Stanley Cup Champion Claude Lemieux
It's now or never tonight for the Montreal Canadiens in game five
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to the Economic Club of New York yesterday and decided to draw inspiration from U.S President Donald Trump
The CAQ says the rights of English speaking people will be respected even after the expansion of Bill 101 to adult education and vocational training

Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada. The three discuss these topics:
<ul>
<li>Tributes keep pouring in for Former Montreal Canadiens star and Stanley Cup Champion Claude Lemieux</li>
<li>It's now or never tonight for the Montreal Canadiens in game five</li>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to the Economic Club of New York yesterday and decided to draw inspiration from U.S President Donald Trump</li>
<li>The CAQ says the rights of English speaking people will be respected even after the expansion of Bill 101 to adult education and vocational training</li>
</ul>

Turns out Mark Carney’s a MAGA guy. Plus: The CAQ’s point man for Anglos tells Anglos to turn down the volume

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of Civica Strategies and former city councillor, and Trudie Mason, veteran newscaster at CJAD 800. The three discussed these topics:
CTV News has learned that former environment and climate change minister Steven Guilbeault will resign as an MP today
Prime Minister Mark Carney says a 50 percent plus one vote to separate would not be enough for Quebec to leave Canada
Montreal police are investigating after pro-Palestinian protesters staged a controversial demonstration over the weekend

 

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of Civica Strategies and former city councillor, and Trudie Mason, veteran newscaster at CJAD 800. The three discussed these topics:
<ul>
<li>CTV News has learned that former environment and climate change minister Steven Guilbeault will resign as an MP today</li>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney says a 50 percent plus one vote to separate would not be enough for Quebec to leave Canada</li>
<li>Montreal police are investigating after pro-Palestinian protesters staged a controversial demonstration over the weekend</li>
</ul>
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Why is Quebec still talking referendum? Plus: Too much English on Quebec websites?

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