The Elias Makos Show: October 26, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
Winter Tire Pricing Guide: Gordons Tires manager Steven Kelly outlines what consumers should expect to pay for seasonal installations, storage, and new versus used tires as temperatures drop
Emergencies Act Supreme Court Appeal: CCF interim executive director Christine Van Geyn details the legal implications as Canada's highest court agrees to hear the federal appeal regarding the 2022 Emergencies Act invocation
Mandated Paid Vacation Proposals: HR specialist Annie Boilard weighs the labor market benefits against potential small business costs regarding Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's mandate for a third week of paid vacation

The Elias Makos Show: October 26, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAEICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Winter Tire Pricing Guide: Gordons Tires manager Steven Kelly outlines what consumers should expect to pay for seasonal installations, storage, and new versus used tires as temperatures drop</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAEICRAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Emergencies Act Supreme Court Appeal: CCF interim executive director Christine Van Geyn details the legal implications as Canada's highest court agrees to hear the federal appeal regarding the 2022 Emergencies Act invocation</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAEICRAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Mandated Paid Vacation Proposals: HR specialist Annie Boilard weighs the labor market benefits against potential small business costs regarding Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's mandate for a third week of paid vacation</li>
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Part 2: Winter Tire Pricing Guide & Mandated Paid Vacation Proposals

Éric Duhaime, leader of the Quebec Conservative Party

&Eacute;ric Duhaime, leader of the Quebec Conservative Party

What are the first priorities for the Quebec Conservative party inside the National Assembly?

The Elias Makos Show: October 26, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
Virtual Emergency Department Launch: Jewish General Hospital emergency chief Dr. Joel Turner introduces a new Virtual Urgent Care program allowing adult Montrealers to book video consultations for non-life-threatening ailments
Rideshare Driver Poetry Release: Author Jibril Adamu discusses his debut poetry collection, Ode to a Red Country Rooster, capturing human stories and city commutes from his time behind the wheel in Montreal
Conservative Legislative Priorities: Conservative Party of Quebec leader Éric Duhaime outlines his caucus priorities regarding the cost of living and upcoming legislative debates ahead of the November parliamentary session

 

The Elias Makos Show: October 26, 2026
In the 10am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Virtual Emergency Department Launch: Jewish General Hospital emergency chief Dr. Joel Turner introduces a new Virtual Urgent Care program allowing adult Montrealers to book video consultations for non-life-threatening ailments</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICRAE" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Rideshare Driver Poetry Release: Author Jibril Adamu discusses his debut poetry collection, Ode to a Red Country Rooster, capturing human stories and city commutes from his time behind the wheel in Montreal</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICRAH" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Conservative Legislative Priorities: Conservative Party of Quebec leader &Eacute;ric Duhaime outlines his caucus priorities regarding the cost of living and upcoming legislative debates ahead of the November parliamentary session</li>
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Part 1: Virtual Urgent Care Launches & Quebec Conservative Priorities

The Elias Makos Show: October 23, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
Video Game Theft Recruiting: Noovo Info video journalist Étienne Fortin-Gauthier exposes how organized crime syndicates in Quebec use platforms like Roblox and Minecraft to recruit young teenagers for local jewelry store heists
Canada Malting Demolition Backlash: Heritage Montreal policy director Dinu Bumbaru addresses community concerns over the rapid partial demolition of the historic Canada Malting plant silos along the Lachine Canal

The Elias Makos Show: October 23, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Video Game Theft Recruiting: Noovo Info video journalist &Eacute;tienne Fortin-Gauthier exposes how organized crime syndicates in Quebec use platforms like Roblox and Minecraft to recruit young teenagers for local jewelry store heists</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICRAE" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Canada Malting Demolition Backlash: Heritage Montreal policy director Dinu Bumbaru addresses community concerns over the rapid partial demolition of the historic Canada Malting plant silos along the Lachine Canal</li>
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Part 2: Video Game Theft Recruiting & Canada Malting Demolition

The Elias Makos Show: October 23, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
Medical Assistance in Dying Scrutiny: Western University professor Dr. Ramona Coelho discusses an op-ed highlighting concerns over the federal framework expanding to include advanced requests for medical assistance in dying
CAQ Post-Election Collapse: Interim leader Mathieu Lévesque outlines rebuilding strategies for the Coalition Avenir Québec following an unprecedented electoral loss and the resignation of Christine Fréchette
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.

The Elias Makos Show: October 23, 2026
In the 10am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Medical Assistance in Dying Scrutiny: Western University professor Dr. Ramona Coelho discusses an op-ed highlighting concerns over the federal framework expanding to include advanced requests for medical assistance in dying</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICRAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="">CAQ Post-Election Collapse: Interim leader Mathieu L&eacute;vesque outlines rebuilding strategies for the Coalition Avenir Qu&eacute;bec following an unprecedented electoral loss and the resignation of Christine Fr&eacute;chette</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICRAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="">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.</li>
</ul>

Part 1: MAID Advanced Request Expansions & CAQ Rebuilding Strategies

The Elias Makos Show: October 22, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
How does the Quebec Liberal Party view the new cabinet ministry: Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard joins the show to discuss the Official Opposition's strategy for holding the newly formed minority Parti Québécois government accountable, as Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon attempts to balance a sovereignist vision with minority governance.
How did AI find one of the biggest cybersecurity threats the world has ever seen: The Wall Street Journal reporter Robert McMillan details an explosive exclusive revealing how AI tools unearthed a critical vulnerability in PHP, the foundational programming language powering nearly 70 percent of global websites.
Saint-Laurent restricts the access of e-scooters in its boroughs: Saint-Laurent Borough Mayor Alan De Sousa discusses a strict new bylaw banning e-scooters and motorized mobility devices from parks, trails, and sidewalks following a staggering spike in youth injuries reported by the Montreal Children's Hospital.

The Elias Makos Show: October 22, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAEICBAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">How does the Quebec Liberal Party view the new cabinet ministry: Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard joins the show to discuss the Official Opposition's strategy for holding the newly formed minority Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois government accountable, as Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon attempts to balance a sovereignist vision with minority governance.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAEICBAE" data-complete="true" data-sae="">How did AI find one of the biggest cybersecurity threats the world has ever seen: The Wall Street Journal reporter Robert McMillan details an explosive exclusive revealing how AI tools unearthed a critical vulnerability in PHP, the foundational programming language powering nearly 70 percent of global websites.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAEICBAH" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Saint-Laurent restricts the access of e-scooters in its boroughs: Saint-Laurent Borough Mayor Alan De Sousa discusses a strict new bylaw banning e-scooters and motorized mobility devices from parks, trails, and sidewalks following a staggering spike in youth injuries reported by the Montreal Children's Hospital.</li>
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Part 2: How does the Quebec Liberal Party view the new cabinet ministry

The Elias Makos Show: October 22, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
A petition calling for the resignation of Québec solidaire parliamentary leader Ruba Ghazal: Over 50,000 signatures have been collected in a single day following a controversial swearing-in ceremony where Ghazal triumphantly waved a keffiyeh, sparking an intense provincewide debate over political symbolism and the party's advocacy.
How could the PQ reset relations with Anglos: Former MNA and Gazette political columnist Robert Libman joins the show to discuss the newly unveiled Parti Québécois cabinet, examining Justice Minister Marie-Claude Sarrazin's appointment to the English-speaking Quebecers portfolio and five doable suggestions for PSPP's first 100 days.
In Transit: More than half of Montrealers ride a bike but the city is still shutting down bike lanes: Vélo-Québec CEO Jean-François Rheault breaks down a major new report showing 1.185 million cyclists on the island, while addressing the local friction surrounding seasonal logistics and the winter dismantling of bike paths like the one on de Terrebonne Street.
The Alberta referendum may be done…but the drama is far from over: National Post writer and commentator Tasha Kheiriddin analyzes the aftermath of Alberta's historic vote to remain in Canada, warning that constitutional fireworks and political tensions are far from over.

The Elias Makos Show: October 22, 2026
In the 10am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">A petition calling for the resignation of Qu&eacute;bec solidaire parliamentary leader Ruba Ghazal: Over 50,000 signatures have been collected in a single day following a controversial swearing-in ceremony where Ghazal triumphantly waved a keffiyeh, sparking an intense provincewide debate over political symbolism and the party's advocacy.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="">How could the PQ reset relations with Anglos: Former MNA and Gazette political columnist Robert Libman joins the show to discuss the newly unveiled Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois cabinet, examining Justice Minister Marie-Claude Sarrazin's appointment to the English-speaking Quebecers portfolio and five doable suggestions for PSPP's first 100 days.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="">In Transit: More than half of Montrealers ride a bike but the city is still shutting down bike lanes: V&eacute;lo-Qu&eacute;bec CEO Jean-Fran&ccedil;ois Rheault breaks down a major new report showing 1.185 million cyclists on the island, while addressing the local friction surrounding seasonal logistics and the winter dismantling of bike paths like the one on de Terrebonne Street.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAE" data-complete="true" data-sae="">The Alberta referendum may be done&hellip;but the drama is far from over: National Post writer and commentator Tasha Kheiriddin analyzes the aftermath of Alberta's historic vote to remain in Canada, warning that constitutional fireworks and political tensions are far from over.</li>
</ul>

Part 1: A petition calling for the resignation of Québec solidaire parliamentary leader Ruba Ghazal

The Elias Makos Show: October 21, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
Levi’s jeans and Reebok sneakers coming to a Maxi or Provigo near you: Retail analyst Carl Boutet joins the show to discuss how Loblaw is aggressively reshaping its in-store retail footprint by bringing heavy-hitting fashion brands like Levi's and Reebok directly onto Joe Fresh shelves inside local supermarkets like the Provigo in Montreal's Angus district.
Another day, another Canadian setting up shop in the U.S: Famed Quebec Olympian and entrepreneur Louis Garneau discusses his decision to purchase a warehouse in Newport, Vermont to sell bicycles under his latest venture, acknowledging the strength of the American market and the influence of Donald Trump's economic policies on cross-border business.
Good news…babies are active. Bad news…they are spending a long time on screens: ParticipACTION Scientific Director Leigh Vanderloo breaks down a sobering new report card showing that toddlers and babies aged zero to four are failing to meet basic physical activity guidelines due to creeping screen time and structured environments that restrict free play.

The Elias Makos Show: October 21, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
<ul data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Levi&rsquo;s jeans and Reebok sneakers coming to a Maxi or Provigo near you: Retail analyst Carl Boutet joins the show to discuss how Loblaw is aggressively reshaping its in-store retail footprint by bringing heavy-hitting fashion brands like Levi's and Reebok directly onto Joe Fresh shelves inside local supermarkets like the Provigo in Montreal's Angus district.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Another day, another Canadian setting up shop in the U.S: Famed Quebec Olympian and entrepreneur Louis Garneau discusses his decision to purchase a warehouse in Newport, Vermont to sell bicycles under his latest venture, acknowledging the strength of the American market and the influence of Donald Trump's economic policies on cross-border business.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Good news&hellip;babies are active. Bad news&hellip;they are spending a long time on screens: ParticipACTION Scientific Director Leigh Vanderloo breaks down a sobering new report card showing that toddlers and babies aged zero to four are failing to meet basic physical activity guidelines due to creeping screen time and structured environments that restrict free play.</li>
</ul>

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Part 2: Levi’s jeans and Reebok sneakers coming to a Maxi or Provigo near you

The Elias Makos Show: October 21, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
The cost of depositing your bottles is about to skyrocket: Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association Vice-President of Strategy Jean-François Lefort addresses a 45 percent surge in the cost of modernizing the province's deposit-return system, as leaked Consignaction documents reveal annual expenses are jumping from $308 million to $450 million next year.
In Transit: McGill Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management John Gradek examines Air Canada's new policy to charge an extra $30 per passenger for phone bookings, a non-refundable fee designed to push customers toward its digital options.
A new study gives good news about ultra processed foods: Dr. Joe Schwarcz, host of the Dr. Joe Show and director of the McGill Office for Science & Society, highlights a major new scientific study finding no direct statistical link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

The Elias Makos Show: October 21, 2026
In the 10am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAIAwgJEAI" data-complete="true" data-sae="">The cost of depositing your bottles is about to skyrocket: Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association Vice-President of Strategy Jean-Fran&ccedil;ois Lefort addresses a 45 percent surge in the cost of modernizing the province's deposit-return system, as leaked Consignaction documents reveal annual expenses are jumping from $308 million to $450 million next year.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAIAwgJEAQ" data-complete="true" data-sae="">In Transit: McGill Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management John Gradek examines Air Canada's new policy to charge an extra $30 per passenger for phone bookings, a non-refundable fee designed to push customers toward its digital options.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAIAwgJEAU" data-complete="true" data-sae="">A new study gives good news about ultra processed foods: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fm%2F044975&amp;q=Dr.+Joe+Schwarcz">Dr. Joe Schwarcz</a>, host of the Dr. Joe Show and director of the McGill Office for Science &amp; Society, highlights a major new scientific study finding no direct statistical link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of colorectal cancer.</li>
</ul>

Part 1: The cost of depositing your bottles is about to skyrocket

The Elias Makos Show: October 20, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
European Civil Unrest: The Globe and Mail Europe Correspondent Paul Waldie details a weekend of violent protests across France and Italy. Over half a million people took to the streets over rising living costs. The unrest resulted in 1,800 arrests and a gutted historic city hall in Limoges. It has reignited fierce debates regarding social cohesion, political extremism, and mass immigration.
In Transit: Automobile Protection Association representative George Iny answers listener car questions. He provides expert guidance on vehicle maintenance and consumer protection.

The Elias Makos Show: October 20, 2026
In the 10am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAIFRAB" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">European Civil Unrest: The Globe and Mail Europe Correspondent Paul Waldie details a weekend of violent protests across France and Italy. Over half a million people took to the streets over rising living costs. The unrest resulted in 1,800 arrests and a gutted historic city hall in Limoges. It has reignited fierce debates regarding social cohesion, political extremism, and mass immigration.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAIFRAE" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">In Transit: Automobile Protection Association representative George Iny answers listener car questions. He provides expert guidance on vehicle maintenance and consumer protection.</li>
</ul>

Part 1: European Civil Unrest & Car Maintenance Insights

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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.

The Elias Makos Show

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.

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