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Paul Chablo, Chairman of Police Technology at CEGEP - John Abbott College and member of the board of directors of the International members of police academies and college training organization
Barry Appleton, international trade lawyer and co-director of the Center for International Law at New York Law School, and an Adjunct Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 - you can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
Tasha Kheiriddin, a writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack
Charles Milliard, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Akil Alleyne is joined by Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and Government Relations at Casacom, and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante. Trade negotiations collapsed after Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected late US demands, sparking a full-blown tariff war. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Christine Fréchette united to protect Quebec culture from Washington's trade pressures. A Leger poll revealed cost of living is the top issue for non-francophones, while many youth plan to leave Quebec. Montreal City Hall faces a heated debate over a Projet Montréal motion calling for a boycott of Israel.
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Finance, joined Andrew Carter in our CJAD 800 studios.
Éric Sansoucy, spokesperson for CORPIQ, the largest organization of rental property owners and managers in Quebec
Dida Berku, Former Côte-St-Luc city councillor
André Bernier, president of the association representing principals, assistant principals and administrative managers in schools
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue, joined Andrew LIVE in our CJAD 800 studios. Also joining today's jam packed program were political analyst Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup, University of Ottawa Associate Professor Patrick Leblond, non-diet dietician Robin Glance, Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander. On the local front, Amelia Robitaille joined Andrew to discuss artificial intelligence in schools, and American born Montrealer Conor Nickerson spoke about how French is taught differently in Quebec.
Political analyst David Heurtel is an attorney. He is a former Québec liberal cabinet minister and CEO of Montreal’s Olympic Park. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist. Canada and the U.S. appear to be getting closer to a trade agreement, with Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc saying the two sides are “very close” after another round of negotiations in Washington. Premier Christine Fréchette is facing criticism from the Parti Québécois over her recent decision to make statements in both French and English, particularly when discussing the Canada-U.S. tariff dispute. Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is promising that SPVM officers will be equipped with body cameras within the next year, reviving a project that has been discussed in Montreal for more than a decade.
3 Montrealers Are On The Run For A Good Cause, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Maria Mastorakos Union President John Abbott College Faculty Association, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Miguel Tremblay, Chris Bumbray from JoBlo.com
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
CJAD 800 political commentator Tom Mulcair can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand in addition to The Andrew Carter Morning Show, every weekday at 7:40 a.m.
Alain Babineau, Director of Racial Profiling and Public Safety at The Red Coalition and a former RCMP officer, joined Aaron on CJAD 800.
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
As the new school year gets underway, faculty at John Abbott College are protesting what they describe as a toxic work environment. The union says there are serious concerns about communication with the administration, staffing levels and what it calls violations of the collective agreement. The college says it is committed to a respectful workplace and that employee concerns are being handled through the proper processes. Maria Mastorakos, union president of the John Abbott College Faculty Association, spoke to Ken Connors.
Trudie Mason hosts Dan Delmar, media strategist, co-founder of TNKR Media, and independent political analyst, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette warns she will block a Canada-US trade deal unless supply management and cultural protections are fully preserved. A fresh poll reveals nearly half of Canadians want an immediate federal election once a final trade agreement with Washington is secured. CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette pledged a new family plan including flexible parental leave and increased back-to-school payments. [1] The PQ and Liberals unveiled competing election slogans as provincial parties position themselves for the upcoming campaign. A troubling new FAE survey shows sixteen percent of Quebec teachers are planning to leave or are questioning their future in the profession.
Trudie Mason is joined by Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS, and political analyst Karim Boulos. Donald Trump delayed the fifty percent tariff deadline by three days as a pending Canada-US trade deal takes shape. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledged to abolish Santé Québec, claiming the agency added massive administrative costs without improving healthcare. OpenAI is launching a specialized version of ChatGPT for teenagers featuring strict content safeguards and parental controls. The growing popularity of Meta smart glasses has sparked fresh privacy concerns over covert public recording. Québon launched a new six percent milk and cream blend designed specifically for desserts, yogurt, and tea.
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for Noovo and CTV Montreal. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
From the Caring For Kids Radiothon, Mya and her mom Jana spoke to Ken Connors.
From the Caring For Kids Radiothon, Virginie and Simon-Pierre talk to Ken Connors about their daughter Raphaelle.
From the Caring For Kids Radiothon, Kevin spoke to Ken Connors about his son Liam.
From the Caring For Kids Radiothon, Idiat Moliki spoke to Ken Connors about her story.
From the Caring For Kids Radiothon, Harry and Mina spoke to Ken Connors about their son Alessandro.
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
From the Caring For Kids Radiothon, Jennifer spoke to Ken Connors about her daughter Luna.
From the Caring For Kids Radiothon, Lauren and her mother Amanda spoke to Ken Connors.
From the Caring For Kids Radiothon, Meghan and Carlo spoke to Ken Connors about their daughter Emi.
From the Caring For Kids Radiothon, Sophie and Chris spoke to Ken Connors about their daughter Maeve.
Trudie Mason is with Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, and Paul Gott, lead singer of the Ripcordz and journalism professor at Concordia. PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledged to delay any Quebec independence referendum until Donald Trump leaves the White House. Quebec and Newfoundland signed a seventy billion dollar deal reshaping Churchill Falls power rates and funding future hydro projects. The Auditor General warned that Quebec faces massive spending cuts to meet its goal of a balanced budget by 2030. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada called for the revival of the REM de l’Est transit line to balance service with the West Island. A media investigation criticized the ongoing RCMP security costs for former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his international travels.
Trudie Mason is with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Gabriel Retta, special advisor to the mayor. A new Abacus Data poll shows the Carney government's support in Quebec plummeted by eleven points. Canada and the US remain locked in tense negotiations less than forty-eight hours before a massive tariff deadline. CF Montréal issued indefinite stadium bans to two fans following an MLS investigation into antisemitic slurs. Montreal blue-collar workers are threatening a major strike during September's high-profile world cycling championships. The University of Toronto's law faculty plans to ban laptops from some classrooms this fall.
Trudie Mason welcomes in Karim Boulos, Political Analyst, and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom. The City of Montreal is warning that the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, taking place September 20–27, will bring the most significant traffic disruptions in recent memory. Radio Canada is reporting new details this morning in the new finalized deal between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador regarding Churchill Falls. Montreal Police remove an AI camera after it was spotted by a Radio Canada reporter Saint-Anicet is asking residents to weigh in on the future of its popular beach and surrounding waterfront area, as the municipality works toward securing and improving the site.
Trudie Mason hosts Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance, and Lionel Perez, former Montreal opposition leader and CEO of CorpCentre. [1] Quebec Liberal candidate Farnell Morissett faced heavy criticism for claiming Bill 101 lets the government secretly snoop through phones. Ottawa, Quebec, and Newfoundland are expected to unveil a major new agreement reviving the Churchill Falls hydro project next week. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation exposed a Senate speaker for spending nearly one million dollars on luxury international travel. A constitutional lawsuit is challenging Quebec's law that made the oath of allegiance to the King optional for politicians. A Quebec detention centre will force inmates to wear standardized uniforms to combat rampant gang activity and contraband.
Trudie Mason is with Dan Delmar, co-founder of TNKR Media and co-host of the Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada podcast, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. Police Chief Fady Dagher faced community frustration after stating that fixing the culture at Station 39 could take up to ten years. A new Synopsis-Lapresse poll keeps the PQ ahead at thirty percent while the Quebec Conservatives surged up to fifteen percent. Premier Christine Fréchette convened crisis cells to prepare for the potential impact of looming fifty percent US trade tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney faced media backlash for vacationing in Tuscany while critical Canada-US trade negotiations continue.
Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Catherine Hogan, high school teacher at Westwood Senior High in Hudson. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Leslie Roberts sparred in opposing columns over the future of Quebec's English-speaking community. A new Leger poll puts the PQ in the lead at thirty percent, but half of voters say their choice could still change. Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher will address the public tonight regarding serious misconduct and racism allegations at station thirty-nine. Liberal MP Shaun Chen resigned due to health issues from a car crash, becoming the eighth MP to step down since the election. McDonald's launched new Red Bull energy drinks across Canada but excluded Quebec due to the province's strict under-sixteen ban.