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The Big Five Podcast
Post debate analysis. Plus: Quebec's downgraded credit rating

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 30:00


Dan Delmar, in for Elias Makos, is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy on the Big 5. In the only English-language debate of the 2025 federal election, Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre clashed over who’s best positioned to confront US President Donald Trump and lead Canada through his sweeping tariffs. The presence of Rebel News representatives led to the cancellation of the post-debate press scrum following the English leaders’ debate. S&P Global has downgraded Quebec’s credit rating from AA− to A+

The Big Five Podcast
The Green Party gets the boot from the debate. California's handsome governor is begging you to come visit his state.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 23:12


Elias Makos welcomes in Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. The Leaders’ Debates Commission has withdrawn the Green Party of Canada’s invite to participate in the upcoming debates Tonight’s French-language federal leaders’ debate has been moved to 6 p.m. EDT—two hours earlier than planned—to avoid clashing with a key Montreal Canadiens game Statistics Canada reports that while Canada’s highest-earning households saw significant investment and income growth in late 2024, lower-income households experienced wage declines Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new tourism campaign on Monday targeted at Canadians - telling them to “come experience our California Love.”

The Big Five Podcast
The election campaign gets nasty. Plus: Canada is getting its own ‘Jersey Shore.'

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 24:07


Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, founder & chief equity officer, Women in Governance and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy on The Big 5. There’s been a steady rise in asylum seekers at the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing south of Montreal, A star Liberal candidate in B.C., Gregor Robertson, says Pierre Poilievre’s large rallies are like the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests. The Conservatives are attempting to hit Mark Carney hard over his business dealings Remember the show “Jersey Shore?” Well, Paramount is now looking to cast ten Canadian singles for its new MTV entry into the “Shore” format, “Canada Shore.”

The Big Five Podcast
Once again, Donald Trump has made himself a key part of Canada's federal election campaign

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 23:56


Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Donald Trump made himself a key part of Canada’s federal election campaign once again on Wednesday, as he announced a 25% tariff on vehicles imported to the U.S. Pierre Poilievre was in Quebec City yesterday to launch his Quebec specific platform. In the week leading up to the beginning of the Canadian election campaign, federal parties spent over $900,000 on ads through Meta Ever accidentally added the wrong person to a group chat and thought, what’s the worst that can happen?

The Big Five Podcast
We're going to the polls Plus: The push to get you on Ozempic.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 31:47


Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Andrew Caddell's reaction to the Quebec Municipal Commission investigating him for breaching ethics and professional conduct rules Prime Minister Mark Carney will call a snap election on Sunday Canada is strongly condemning China - this after confirmation that the country executed four Canadians earlier this year for drug-related crimes Gabriel Nadeau Dubois is set to announce today that he will be stepping down from his role as co-spokesperson for Québec solidaire A Montreal woman was surprised to find a pamphlet promoting the prescription medication Ozempic in her HelloFresh meal kit Quebec is set to table a new bill to strengthen secularism in schools

The Andrew Carter Podcast
Kamouraska town councillor Andrew Caddell is under investigation. Here's why

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 7:24


Town councillor in Kamouraska and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, Andrew Caddell spoke to Trudie Mason about being under investigation following a heated exchange he had online.

The Big Five Podcast
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his “war cabinet.” Plus: Is the solution to Quebec's budget crunch more taxes?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 23:35


Elias Makos caps off the week with Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney is set to unveil a smaller cabinet compared to outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s, with notable changes Mark Carney’s first international trip as Prime Minister? He’s headed to London and Paris next week, according to sources that spoke to the CBC. The Premier of Saskatchewan isn’t happy about it The Institut du Québec says the province must increase its sales tax A key advisor to Quebec’s Francois Legault suffered a stroke on February 19th while working in the Honore-Mercier building. But despite him having a stroke it took nearly 30 minutes for paramedics to arrive due to errors in triage and miscommunication

The Big Five Podcast
The end of the Justin Trudeau era. Plus: Montreal's continuing war on fun.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 22:18


Elias Makos caps off the week with Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS , and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. With Justin Trudeau about to leave office, was he a failure or success as Prime Minister? Out the door in just days, the Prime Minister and his cabinet have been making a flurry of appointments Journal de Montreal analysed every single word that the Federal leaders have said in the House of Commons since 2021, in the hunt for “la cassette” - the things each party leader repeats over and over again For the second time in two days, Donald Trump has once again rolled back his taxes on imports from Canada and Mexico Like something out of the movie Footloose… Champs Sports Bar in Montreal is in the midst of being closed for five-days due to an ongoing noise dispute with a neighbor

The Big Five Podcast
Great game, terrible anthem - Canada beats the U.S. Plus: Stephen Harper warns the country.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 24:33


Elias Makos ends the week accompanied by Sue Smith, Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Canada beat the U.S. in an epic 3-2 overtime win at the 4 Nations Face-Off last night Former PM of Canada, Stephen Harper is urging Canada to prepare for all scenarios including a potential trade war with the US Since yesterday dozens of buses have been deployed to help passengers affected by the frequent REM breakdowns

The Big Five Podcast
Are 24-hr Walmarts, oil and gas projects in Quebec's future? Plus: Pro-fun and anti-fun forces battle on snow day.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 21:59


Elias Makos is joined by Political analyst Karim Boulos, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. As we get hit with the biggest snowstorm of the season, the Montreal Children Hospital’s Trauma Centre is warning parents against the dangers of sledding and snow forts Canadian Premiers and Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc have described their meetings with White House officials as constructive Economic Minister Christopher Skeete’s proposed Bill 85 will let stores stay open with more than four employees beyond the current 9pm weekday and 8pm weekend restrictions

The Big Five Podcast
The Canadian War on Drugs. Plus: The Liberal brand gets a boost from Donald Trump.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 22:53


Elias Makos welcomes back Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Welcome to The Canadian War on Drugs. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would impose life sentences for trafficking over 40 mg of fentanyl Donald Trump's recent threats have unexpectedly boosted the Liberal brand in both Ottawa and Quebec, as Quebecers rally against the US president For years, Quebec has pushed back against proposals to build new oil and gas pipelines through its territory. But now, Quebec’s Environment Minister, Benoit Charette, says the provincial government is open to revisiting two major energy projects it previously rejected

Le fil sciences
Gabrielle Filteau-Chiba : "C'est ça la décroissance, dormir plus, lire beaucoup, faire l'amour, marcher"

Le fil sciences

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 47:22


durée : 00:47:22 - La Terre au carré - par : Mathieu Vidard - À 26 ans, en 2013, l'écrivaine quitte son travail de traductrice à Montréal pour s'installer dans la forêt boréale, dans le Kamouraska. Elle passe un hiver à -30°C dans une cabane, sans eau, ni électricité, "Encabanée" est le récit de ce mois de janvier. Elle revient avec le roman "Hexa". - invités : Gabrielle Filteau-Chiba - Gabrielle Filteau-Chiba : Romancière et traductrice québécoise - réalisé par : Jérôme BOULET

The Big Five Podcast
All that Foreign Interference work and not a single traitor to show for it. Plus: A local book club has been told they can't hold events at a Montreal library - because their meetings are held in English

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 25:07


Elias Makos is joined by Political analyst Karim Boulos, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Commissioner for the foreign interference inquiry Marie Josee Hogue released her final report yesterday Jagmeet Singh, who was going to bring down the Liberal government at the first chance - is now waffling at the idea, if it would help the Liberals pass COVID-19-like tariff-relief measures for Canadians A local book club has been told they can’t hold events at a Montreal library - because their meetings are held in English

The Big Five Podcast
The Amazon layoffs are worse than you think. Plus: Has anyone seen Mark Carney?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 25:03


Elias Makos ends the week with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. It turns out that Amazon’s decision to cease its logistic operations in Quebec is even more devastating than first thought. Nearly 3,500 - double what was thought on Wednesday Mark Carney has locked up an impressive list of endorsements from Liberal ministers and MPs Bill 21 is headed to the Supreme Court of Canada. And seemingly, Quebec’s English school boards are responsible for the only hit the Bill has taken in the court system

The Big Five Podcast
Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland make it official. Plus: The shocking number of Canadians considering becoming American.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 23:18


Elias Makos caps off the week with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Neil Drabkin, former chief of staff in the Harper government. It’s official - Mark Carney has officially entered the race for Liberal leadership at an event in Edmonton Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is warning the Trump administration against imposing tariffs against Canada - saying there will be retaliation A shockingly high percentage of Canadians would want to become part of the US - if it comes with perks If you liked them you better run and get them quick… because Cherry Blossom candy has come to an end and will no longer be manufactured

The Big Five Podcast
Pick your poison: China, Russia, or the U.S. Plus: Who is Captain Canada?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 22:35


Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy on The Big 5. In light of all the talk of the U.S. taking over Greenland, the Panama Canal, and annexing us here in Canada - let’s talk empires for a second. Russia and China have massively outflanked the United States over the last 15 years. With this country being devoid of federal leadership during this very important time… who do you see as “Captain Canada” right now? Might I suggest it’s Ontario’s Doug Ford? Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien’s got some advice for young people….

The Big Five Podcast
A Gatineau man almost lost his thumb because Quebec health care is in shambles. Plus: Donald Trump, conquistador?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 22:30


Robyn Flynn is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. The Globe & Mail has a story today about Canada’s new finance minister Dominic Leblanc staying at the Irving home recently Donald Trump continued his slew of trolling messages on Christmas Day continuing threats of seizing control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal The most recent projections by Canada338.com say that—were the elections happening today—the conservatives would win an overwhelming majority of seats with 232 and the Bloc would come in way behind in second place with 45 seats and the Liberals third with 39

The Big Five Podcast
A French couple in Granby forced to close down their business. PLUS: Should we bring back mandatory masking in public?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 22:14


Robyn Flynn caps off the week with Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer and political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce a significant cabinet shuffle today, aiming to stabilize his Liberal government following Chrystia Freeland's surprise resignation as finance minister Santé Québec has spent $1.7 million over six months on external consultants to support its transition as the sole employer of the health network Should masking be mandatory in public during cold and flu season? A French couple in Granby is closing their bakery, Tartes et Clafoutis, after discovering they had unknowingly worked illegally due to expired work permits 20 Montreal bars have been given permission to stay open until 6 AM on New Year’s Eve

The Big Five Podcast
Elon Musk calls Justin Trudeau an “insufferable tool.” Plus: Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 24:39


Elias Makos is joined by Trudie Mason, veteran Newscaster at CJAD 800, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Add Elon Musk to the list of very important people trolling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau online Just in – Donald Trump is Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. Do you agree? In response to Donald Trump's tariff threats, François Legault says there should be an immediate renegotiation of the Canada-US free trade agreement. While Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggests cutting energy exports to the US as a retaliatory measure

The Big Five Podcast
The troubling truth about crime in Canada. Plus: More questions about religion in Quebec's public schools.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 33:52


Elias Makos caps off the week with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor. Today is the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre, where 14 women were killed. Ahead of this anniversary - the Liberal government announced they would add hundreds of firearms to its list of banned guns While we like to look down at our American neighbors on crime, and a new study does reaffirm that Canada still has much lower murder rate than the U.S. - we actually have higher violent crime and property crime rates. The Saint-Maxime High School in Laval is under investigation by the Laval School Service Center for alleged breaches of Quebec's secularism law

The Big Five Podcast
Valerie Plante releases her final budget. Plus: The illegal tobacco industry keeps getting bigger.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 24:20


Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for Noovo and CTV Montreal News at 5. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. Quebec solidaire MNA Haroun Bouazzi has issued a partial apology for his comments about racism in the National Assembly Under Valérie Plante's administration, Montreal saw a 33% increase in taxes between 2018 and 2024 The illegal tobacco industry is now bigger than the legal one in some parts of the country

The Big Five Podcast
Despite polling showing only 37% support for Quebec sovereignty, Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon remains confident that he can win a third referendum if elected.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 22:47


Filling in for Elias Makos, Trudy Mason is joined by Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Bonnie Feigenbaum, Conservative Party of Quebec candidate in last provincial election and a lecturer at Concordia & McGill University. Despite polling showing only 37% support for Quebec sovereignty, Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon remains confident that he can win a third referendum if elected. The Quebec government is considering extending the state's secularism law to private schools, following an investigation into 17 public schools for potential breaches of religious neutrality. Canada Post workers have gone on strike after failing to reach a new agreement with their employer, with approximately 55,000 workers involved.

The Big Five Podcast
A recent Léger poll reveals that the CAQ is at its lowest approval rating in eight years

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 20:59


Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for Noovo and CTV Montreal News, president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and  Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.  A recent Léger poll reveals that the CAQ is experiencing its lowest support in eight years, with just 21% of voter intentions The number of complaints to the Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) has surged dramatically, with 9,125 complaints filed in the 2023-2024 period, a 33% increase from the previous year Quebec student associations are demanding paid internships and a major overhaul of the province's financial aid system as students face growing financial pressures due to rising living costs

The Big Five Podcast
Kamala's concession speech Plus: Francois Legault is calling on the federal government to protect our borders

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 31:11


Justine McIntyre welcomes back Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. It was the moment we'd all been waiting for. A little after 4pm Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage to make her concession speech Francois Legault issues a warning following the US election Quebec Premier François Legault announced his government is ready to use the notwithstanding clause to require doctors trained in the province to work in its public healthcare system

Pas sorti du bois
[ÉPISODE 216] Joëlle Hébert - Les hauts et les bas d'une spécialiste du 100 miles

Pas sorti du bois

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 84:10


Joëlle Hébert a découvert l'ultra-trail à l'âge de 22 ans et depuis, elle enchaîne les défis XXL et les podiums sur des épreuves d'endurance! Originaire de Kamouraska, l'athlète qui vit maintenant au Saguenay ne cesse de relever des défis hors norme, tout en gardant le plaisir au cœur de sa pratique sportive. Joëlle nous raconte son parcours et la transmission de cette passion dans sa famille, marquée par l'héritage de sa mère, une ultramarathonienne accomplie qui a notamment complété le légendaire Marathon des Sables. Avec cinq courses de 100 miles à son actif, dont trois podiums au Bromont Ultra (2016-2017-2018) et deux victoires à l'Ultra-trail du Fjord du Saguenay (2023-2024), Joëlle a un parcours étincelant, mais qui ne va pas sans creux de vague. Elle partage avec humilité et transparence comment elle a surmonté une dure période de surentraînement, qui l'a affectée autant physiquement que mentalement. Une discussion sincère et inspirante avec une athlète authentique, qui nous rappelle l'essence même du trail. Bonne écoute!CréditsDesign graphique : David HébertThème musical : Frédérick DesrochesIdée originale, production, recherche et animation : Yannick Vézina© Pas sorti du bois 2024

The Big Five Podcast
Some Liberal MPs want a secret ballot vote to decide on Justin Trudeau's leadership.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 32:26


Filling in for Elias Makos is Justine McIntyre, who is joined by Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator. Montreal will remove a city hall welcome sign which includes a woman wearing a hijab. Division seems to be growing in the Quebec Liberal ranks when it comes to their stance on religious schools. Some Liberal MPs want a secret ballot vote to decide on Justin Trudeau's leadership.

The Big Five Podcast
Climate protesters shut down the Jacques Cartier Bridge. Plus: Calls for stricter secularism rules.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 22:11


Elias Makos is joined by Anne Lagace-Dowson, Political Analyst and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. He was previously a diplomat, ministerial advisor and broadcast journalist on The Big 5. Demonstrators on top the Jacques Cartier Bridge force its closure in both directions this morning. The Toronto Star reports the infamous letter making the rounds inside the Liberal Party has between 20 and 40 signatures, Calling for Justin Trudeau to step down. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wantsfor stricter secularism rules following the investigation of a ‘toxic' climate created by teachers at Bedford primary school.

The Big Five Podcast
Is it ‘Game Over' for Justin Trudeau? Plus: Is Elon Musk a force for good or evil?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 31:49


Elias Makos begins the week with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Tasha Kheiriddin, a writer for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will face mounting pressure from his caucus this week to step down from the leadership of the Liberal party A new statistics Canada report shows that Canada's income inequality has risen to the highest level ever recorded A new survey finds that only around 1 in 5 childless adults say they'll have children A Canadian drink company is receiving threats and harassment after actor Simu Liu raised cultural appropriation questions against them

The Big Five Podcast
The rent is too darn high - and it's only going to get worse. Plus: Out on bail and shooting cops, a Canadian crime story.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 28:52


Christina Chough, Spanish teacher and Chair of the modern languages department at Dawson College, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.  A new study by Montreal's Concordia University found that, if policies and trends remain unchanged, a two-bedroom in Montreal will cost $4,325 per month in the next 8 years Another incident of a violent crime committed by someone out on bail. This time it's a Toronto police officer who was the victim, and the 21-year-old assailant was known to police and out on bail. The story led to a string of attacks by Conservative leader Pierre Polievre against the Liberals in the House of Commons yesterday Justin Trudeau is being accused of a new media strategy where he only takes on friendly interviewers

The Big Five Podcast
Whiny neighbours win battle with concert venue. Plus: Trudeau woos America on The Late Show.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 24:20


Elias Makos is joined by Bonnie Feigenbaum, Conservative Party of Quebec candidate in last provincial election and a lecturer at Concordia & McGill University, media & government relations consultant and Andrew Caddell, a Town Councillor in Kamouraska, Columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. He was previously a diplomat, ministerial advisor and broadcast journalist on The Big 5.

The Big Five Podcast
Watching Quebec nationalists fight is kinda fun. Plus: Did Pierre Fitzgibbon choose love over Legault?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 23:23


Elias Makos caps off the week with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Meeker Guerrier, Weekend News Anchor at Noovo and a commentator at RDS. Quebec Premier Francois Legault on Thursday urged the Bloc Quebecois to help topple the federal Liberal government and trigger an election, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to disrespect the will of the province Yves-François Blanchet does believe that the Liberal Party of Canada will end their mandate earlier than expected Radio-Canada spoke with Pierre Fitzgibbon about his love life, and what really led to him stepping down. His new love was apparently 30% of the decision - but so was the direction the party was taking

The Big Five Podcast
The Quebec government goes after tipflation and tip creep. Plus: The number of political orphans in Canada is on the rise.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 23:43


Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. He was previously a diplomat, ministerial advisor and broadcast journalist and Christina Chough (C-H-O), Spanish teacher and Chair of the modern languages department at Dawson College The Quebec government will crack down on the explosion of tipping. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette will soon table a bill better regulating the how and why of tipping in the province. Quebec will also make adjustments to how grocery stores display pricing - ensuring the price of a single item is clearly marked. After publishing an open letter in Journal de Montreal criticising his own party, CAQ MNA Youri Chassin will make an announcement this morning about his political future. Now why should anyone care about a Saint-Jérôme MNA you've never heard of before? Well, after leaving the Montreal Economic Institute to enter politics, Chassin has become increasingly disgruntled with not being named a minister, and with Quebec's ballooning deficit. His economic right leanings and feelings of malcontent could mean he would run into the arms of Eric Duhaime and the Conservatives - giving that party an MNA. A third of Canadians now say they are political orphans. Are you, and if so, why?New Angus Reid polling shows Quebec to be more open to foreign workers than the rest of Canada. Overall, 42% of Quebecers believe that there are too many temporary foreign workers in the country, much less than in Ontario (61%) or Alberta (65%).

The Big Five Podcast
Jagmeet Singh ends his agreement with the Liberals - Is there a cooler way of saying that? Plus: Creative criminal gets nine months in the slammer.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 22:54


Elias Makos is joined by Anne Lagace-Dowson, political analyst and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. He was previously a diplomat, ministerial advisor and broadcast journalist on The Big 5. Jagmeet Singh pulling his party, the NDP, from their supply and confidence agreement with Justin Trudeau's Liberals. The City of Montreal says it will investigate what happened when Montreal workers removed a homeless encampment tent…. But there was still a woman inside.  A Quebec man is behind bars after admitting to orchestrating one of the largest operations in Canadian history involving shipments of counterfeit Chinese-made toonies.

The Big Five Podcast
Mayor Valerie Plante attacks the opposition over the use of English. The longest ballot ever is up to 62 candidates.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 22:09


Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. He was previously a diplomat, ministerial advisor and broadcast journalist.

The Big Five Podcast
The trash is piling up in one Montreal borough. Plus: How did a man with ISIS ties get into Canada?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 33:27


Elias Makos returns to the show, and he welcomes in Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy.  Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve residents are fighting back against Bi-weekly garbage pickup Issues with the number of fast food restaurants near schools and kids There's still no explanation on how a man with ties to ISIS immigrated to Toronto Pablo Rodriguez considering running for Quebec Liberals 

Un peu de crime dans ton café
Épisode 99 - Corrections et réponses à vos questions!

Un peu de crime dans ton café

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 79:38


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The Big Five Podcast
Expecting an employee to speak English for a job may now be considered psychological harassment in Quebec Plus: a new app that helps you connect with strangers for dinner parties

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 24:07


Robyn Flynn welcomes, Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy and Jonathan Kalles, Senior Director at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The SAAQ is banning unregistered mopeds and motorbikes from using bike paths and sidewalks It feels like we are talking more and more about the struggles the health care sector is having right now The CNESST has had to deal with dozens of Quebecers filing for psychological harassment over their inability to speak a language other than French

The Big Five Podcast
Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race, is Kamala Harris the choice?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 23:10


Trudie Mason was joined by Concordia Journalism Professor Paul Gott and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Among the topics discussed... President Joe Biden drops his re-election bid Vice President Kamala Harris is the leading contender to replace President Biden as the nominee for the Democratic Party a record number of doctors dropped out of public medicare in 2023

The Big Five Podcast
Legault backtracks, Trump chooses JD for VP & Amazon Prime Day is here!

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 24:34


Trudie Mason was joined by political analyst Anne Lagace-Dowson and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Among the topics discussed... Francois Legault corrected his comments about the lack of political violence in Quebec. Donald Trump chose Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate Canadians think Quebec gets more than it gives and It is Amazon Prime Day, what does it all mean?

The Big Five Podcast
A merchant can't open due to homelesness. Plus: McGill President responds to last Friday's events

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 23:18


David Heurtel is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. He was previously a diplomat, ministerial advisor and broadcast journalist on The Big 5. At the height of the homelessness crisis in Montreal, a merchant on Milton Street near Parc Avenue was unable to open her store on Monday due to the presence of a homeless person who categorically refused to leave the premises. McGills President Deep Saini has denounced Friday nights vandalism and alleged assault on a security guard by pro Palestinian protesters. Greece is the first country in Europe that will try out a 6 day work week.

The Big Five Podcast
Montreal's Canada day parade organisers have cancelled next week's event. PLUS: Pro-Palestinian protests set up camp at Square Victoria.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 25:19


David Heurtel kicks the week off with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CTV Montreal News at 5 and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. Montreal's Canada day parade organisers have cancelled next week's event Pro-Palestinian protests set up camp at Square Victoria. Making it the first encampment in a public space in Montreal Hydro-Québec plans to pass on the bill for the cost of repairing the electricity network to property owners

The Big Five Podcast
McGill Encampment controversy continues PLUS Did the city choose mini golf over social housing?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 22:08


David Heurtel was joined on The Big Five by Andrew Cadell, town councillor in Kamouraska and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy and Akil Alleyne, Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. The McGill University encampments set to host an 'anti Israel revolutionary' summer youth program. The Municipal government creating amni golf course instead of social housing on the corner of Papineau and Laurier.. Immigration Immigration and Immigration.

The Big Five Podcast
The federal government is offering 750 million to Quebec to compensate for the costs incurred in managing asylum seekers

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 23:01


David Heurtel is joined by Neil Drabkin, ia lawyer and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. The federal government is offering 750 million to Quebec to compensate for the costs incurred in managing the influx of asylum seekers into the province 2 Montreal fire service employees have been suspended in wake of the fiasco over terrace closures on Grand Prix weekend Hydro-Québec will no longer need homeowners' permission to cut down trees on their property if the trees pose a threat to power lines

COVID Era - THE NEXT NORMAL with Dave Trafford
Tuesday June 4 Hour 1 - The Rundown!

COVID Era - THE NEXT NORMAL with Dave Trafford

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 39:02


Guest Host: Deb Hutton Kalvin Reid, Director Public Relations at Enterprise Canada and Andrew Caddell - a town councilor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. He was previously a diplomat, ministerial advisor and broadcast journalist join us for The Rundown. 

The Big Five Podcast
Using the notwithstanding clause to get tough on crime. Plus: A Quebec flag for every classroom

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 23:57


Elias Makos caps off the week with Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Jonathan Kalles, Senior Director at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Bloc Québécois is proposing to invoke the notwithstanding clause to prevent judges from dismissing cases involving violent and serious crimes Liberal MP and Health Minister Mark Holland suggests taking your kids on a road trip this summer means you don't care about the future of the planet Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of his hush-money trial The Parti Quebecois wants each classroom to have a Quebec flag in it

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Quebec's hospitals are one step closer to offering warm chocolate chip cookies. Plus: Montreal police say the city is “pretty safe.”

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 23:19


Elias Makos is joined by Neil Drabkin, a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Hotel mogul Christiane Germain has been appointed head of Santé Québec's board. What's more the 15 member board does not include any anglophone representation The Liberal government is facing criticism for citing cabinet confidentiality to redact records provided to the public inquiry investigating meddling by China and other hostile states in Canadian democracy Montreal police say that things in the city are “pretty safe” despite the 7 homicides that have happened in the past 10 days

The Big Five Podcast
Quebec's leaderless Liberals get some good news. Plus: Has the Costco food court gone too far?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 24:15


Elias Makos welcomes in Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter, commentator and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. A new Léger poll shows that Quebec Solidaire is hurting and that the Liberals are climbing Statistics Canada has released a new report which shows which Anglos are most likely to send their kids to French schools Aéroports de Montréal, the body that oversees Trudeau Airport and the cargo hub over in Mirabel, is taking a small upstart rival to court

The Big Five Podcast
Where the wind is blowing across Canada, Quebec, and McGill campus

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 22:33


Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the PR and content firm TNKR Media, and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Latest poll by Leger for the National Post shows the largest lead for the Conservative Party since Brian Mulroney was at the helm Week's after the budget was unveiled, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh finally confirmed his party will support it McGill University's ongoing encampment situation continues. The university is now offering a ‘forum' to protesters if they agree to leave

The Big Five Podcast
The Liberals go on the attack. Plus: The $700 million public transit hole

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 22:25


Elias Makos welcomes in Akil Alleyne, Reporter and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. and Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. So the budget didn't work, and it appears that the pivot for the Liberals now is this: Paint Pierre Poilievre as an Alex Jones-type extremist Public transit in Montreal is facing a $700 million hole, and that means the Plante administration faces some tough choices Quebec has now granted $40 million dollars for cleanup of the Montreal Olympic Stadium after a fire

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#0747: Herbie J. Pilato; Harrison; & Andrew Fazekas

Peter Anthony Holder's "Stuph File"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 59:22


The Stuph File Program Featuring Herbie J. Pilato, author of The Bionic Book: The Six Million Dollar Man And The Bionic Woman Reconstructed; model railroader, Harrison; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic's Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Herbie J. Pilato is the author of The Bionic Book: The Six Million Dollar Man And The Bionic Woman Reconstructed. Model railroader Harrison has quite the YouTube following on his site SMT Mainline, where he shares information, tips and layouts about model trains. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic's Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about, among other things, the Peregrine Lunar Lander, the first time that NASA will be launching rockets by a private company. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we'll discuss the latest from the James Webb Telescope; plus scientists finding hydrogen in the Moon rocks collected by the Apollo astronauts; looking into Mercury's exotic glaciers; oxygen on Mars and more). Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 2009, with over 800 selections to choose from! This week's guest slate is presented by Andrew Caddell, the Principal Partner for QIT Canada. He's also Town Councillor in Kamouraska, Quebec and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy.