Tasha Kheiriddin is a writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack

Tasha Kheiriddin is a writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack

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The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

CJAD 800 - The Latest Audio and Podcasts

On Oct. 30, 1995, Quebecers went to the polls for a second time to cast their vote on whether the province should separate from the rest of Canada. 30 years later, CJAD 800 looks back at what could have been a pivotal point for Quebec and the country.

On Oct. 30, 1995, Quebecers went to the polls for a second time to cast their vote on whether the province should separate from the rest of Canada. 30 years later, CJAD 800 looks back at what could have been a pivotal point for Quebec and the country.

Referendum Week

Tune in to Elias Makos for information you need on stories impacting Montrealers. The Elias Makos Show includes debate, interviews and discussion with listeners. Elias promises to break news, to debunk when needed and to help listeners with everyday pocketbook, commute and even relationship issues.

How cautious should Carney be when dealing with China? Plus: Remembering the 1995 referendum

In the 11am hour of today's program:
• Laval's Smart Snow Signs: City of Laval division chief Nadeem Bhatti explains how remotely controlled parking signs have boosted snow removal efficiency by 16 per cent
• Prévost's Appliance Repair Rebate: Prévost city councillor Joey Leckman details a new municipal program offering residents up to $300 to repair broken appliances instead of throwing them out
• Quebec's Top Wikipedian: Active Wikipedian Marc-André Roy shares what goes into writing pages for Quebec's biggest celebrities and events, including turning down cash offers

In the 11am hour of today's program: &bull; Laval's Smart Snow Signs: City of Laval division chief Nadeem Bhatti explains how remotely controlled parking signs have boosted snow removal efficiency by 16 per cent &bull; Pr&eacute;vost's Appliance Repair Rebate: Pr&eacute;vost city councillor Joey Leckman details a new municipal program offering residents up to $300 to repair broken appliances instead of throwing them out &bull; Quebec's Top Wikipedian: Active Wikipedian Marc-Andr&eacute; Roy shares what goes into writing pages for Quebec's biggest celebrities and events, including turning down cash offers

Part 2: Laval's Smart Snow Signs & Prévost's Appliance Repair Rebate

In the 10am hour of today's program:
• Quebec Immigration & Bilingualism Push: BMO Quebec president Grégoire Baillargeon argues that Quebec needs 70,000 permanent immigrants annually and less linguistic division to protect its economy
• Traffic Court: Montrealers share their unjust traffic violations! Have you recently been pulled over? Received a parking ticket? Feel it was unjustly handed out? Elias Makos considers CJAD 800 listeners' cases.

In the 10am hour of today's program: &bull; Quebec Immigration &amp; Bilingualism Push: BMO Quebec president Gr&eacute;goire Baillargeon argues that Quebec needs 70,000 permanent immigrants annually and less linguistic division to protect its economy &bull; Traffic Court: Montrealers share their unjust traffic violations! Have you recently been pulled over? Received a parking ticket? Feel it was unjustly handed out? Elias Makos considers CJAD 800 listeners' cases.

Part 1: Quebec Immigration & Bilingualism Push & Traffic Court

The Elias Makos Show: November 12, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
• Montreal's Talent Shortage: Institut du Québec CEO Emna Braham explains how a shrinking pool of young workers and tightening immigration are putting Montreal behind Toronto in per-capita GDP
• Canada Post Doorstep Directive: Letter carrier Lorraine Muller reacts to Canada Post's new rule to leave parcels unattended at the door, raising concerns over theft and worker liability
• Quebec AI Data Centre Map: Collectif NRS co-founder François Burra introduces a new interactive map tracking the location and construction of Quebec's energy-intensive data centres

The Elias Makos Show: November 12, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program: &bull; Montreal's Talent Shortage: Institut du Qu&eacute;bec CEO Emna Braham explains how a shrinking pool of young workers and tightening immigration are putting Montreal behind Toronto in per-capita GDP &bull; Canada Post Doorstep Directive: Letter carrier Lorraine Muller reacts to Canada Post's new rule to leave parcels unattended at the door, raising concerns over theft and worker liability &bull; Quebec AI Data Centre Map: Collectif NRS co-founder Fran&ccedil;ois Burra introduces a new interactive map tracking the location and construction of Quebec's energy-intensive data centres

How cautious should Carney be when dealing with China? Plus: Remembering the 1995 referendum

Referendum Week

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