The Elias Makos Show: October 28, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:

• Bank of Canada Rate Hike: CIBC Wood Gundy senior portfolio manager Richard Lapointe discusses the key interest rate hike to 2.5 per cent and warnings of future increases to curb inflation

• Microplastic Health Risks: McGill Office for Science & Society director Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down new research showing how microscopic plastic particles infiltrate human bloodstreams and cells
• Urban Core Redesign: School of Urban Planning assistant professor Marco Chitti evaluates

 Montreal's proposal to transform Berri Street into a northbound one-way street for green spaces
• School Violence Surge: Westwood Senior High teacher Catherine Hogan reacts to data showing violence has tripled in Quebec schools, highlighted by fights and suspensions in Pincourt