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Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette
On this Monday edition of the BIG 5, Elias was joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette. You just heard our interview with the premier. What is your main takeaway from it? A war of words between the Quebec Liberals and the Parti Québécois is raising the possibility of a court battle. In a dramatic — and disturbing— series of events, the Montreal Police held a surprise Friday press conference in the middle of the night, breaking the news of the SPVM’s most serious claim of racism in the force’s recent history.
682. Seth Pevey, part 2 of our conversation with Seth Pevey, who writes mystery fiction. Born in Louisiana, Seth spent many years working as a teacher and journalist in Asia before returning to his roots. He now writes fiction and non-fiction from his country home outside of New Orleans, drawing deep inspiration from the local landscape to craft rich, noir-infused Southern Gothic. This is his gritty, New Orleans-based crime fiction series following the ongoing adventures of Felix Herbert and a seasoned police detective named Melançon. The Krewe (2018) Roots of Misfortune (2019) The Witness Tree (2019) Casket Girls (2020) Uptown Blues (2021) Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. The Axman of New Orleans. 'Undoubtedly, you Orleanians think of me as a most horrible murderer, which I am, but I could be worse if I wanted to. If I wished to I could pay a visit to your city every night. At will I could slay thousands of your best citizens, for I am in close relationship with the Angel of Death. 'Now, to be exact, at 12:15 o'clock (earthly time) on next Tuesday night, I am going to pass over New Orleans. In my infinite mercy, I am going to make a little proposition to the people. Here it is: 'I am very fond of jazz music, and I swear by all the devils in the nether regions, that every person shall be spared in whose home a jazz band is in full swing at the time I have just mentioned. If everyone has a jazz band going, well, then, so much the better for the people. One thing is certain and that is some of those persons who do not jazz it on Tuesday night (if there be any), will get the ax. This week in Louisiana history. June 12, 1912. Allen Parish formed from part of old Calcasieu. This week in New Orleans history. June 12, 1917: The city officially closed Storyville, the legally sanctioned red-light district, following pressure from the U.S. Navy during World War I. This week in Louisiana. Breakaway Camp at Tall Timbers June 15-19 Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center 10218 Hwy 165 South Forest Hill, LA 71430 Website: talltimbersbcc.org Breakaway Camp is a week‑long youth camp held at Tall Timbers in Forest Hill, offering students a chance to grow spiritually, build friendships, and take part in a full schedule of worship, recreation, and small‑group activities: Worship & Teaching: Daily services led by camp pastors and worship bands. Outdoor Activities: Recreation fields, lakefront activities, and team challenges. Community & Growth: Small‑group sessions, leadership development, and evening gatherings. Postcards from Louisiana. Doreen. Medley. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
Trudie Mason ends the week with Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall. Opposition at the National Assembly are accusing Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette of going on a “witch hunt” in order to silence government sources. Today is the final day of the parliamentary session at the National Assembly and the CAQ will be trying to pass as many bills as possible. Turns out it takes 1000 hours of training before someone should be allowed to use a chainsaw. That is according to new guidelines inside Bill 101 that were imposed this week. Canada’s former chief of defence staff is warning the population that booing the U.S national anthem during hockey games could burn bridges between the two countries. Today is the second edition of "I buy a Quebec product" day.
Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette
681. Part 1 of our conversation with Seth Pevey, who writes mystery fiction. Born in Louisiana, Seth spent many years working as a teacher and journalist in Asia before returning to his roots. He now writes fiction and non-fiction from his country home outside of New Orleans, drawing deep inspiration from the local landscape to craft rich, noir-infused Southern Gothic. This is his gritty, New Orleans-based crime fiction series following the ongoing adventures of Felix Herbert and a seasoned police detective named Melançon. The Krewe (2018) Roots of Misfortune (2019) The Witness Tree (2019) Casket Girls (2020) Uptown Blues (2021) Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Bonnie Parker. "Bonnie and Clyde." You've read the story of Jesse James Of how he lived and died; If you're still in need Of something to read, Here's the story of Bonnie and Clyde. Now Bonnie and Clyde are the Barrow gang, I'm sure you all have read How they rob and steal And those who squeal Are usually found dying or dead. There's lots of untruths to these write-ups; They're not so ruthless as that; Their nature is raw; They hate all the law The stool pigeons, spotters, and rats. They call them cold-blooded killers; They say they are heartless and mean; But I say this with pride, That I once knew Clyde When he was honest and upright and clean. But the laws fooled around, Kept taking him down And locking him up in a cell, Till he said to me, 'I'll never be free, So I'll meet a few of them in hell.' This week in Louisiana history. June 5, 1713. Gov. Antoine Cadillac arrives in Louisiana. This week in New Orleans history. June 5, 1944: Thousands of New Orleanians worked through the night at Higgins Industries to prepare the landing craft used for the D-Day invasion the following morning. This week in Louisiana. Juneteenth Celebrations Across Louisiana June 14-19 (events held statewide in mid‑June) Locations vary by city; major celebrations in Lake Charles, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans Website: explorelouisiana.com Juneteenth celebrations across Louisiana honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans with festivals, concerts, food events, and community gatherings throughout the week leading up to June 19: Festivals & Concerts: Live music, cultural performances, and family‑friendly entertainment. Food & Vendors: Local cuisine, craft booths, and community cookouts. Commemorative Events: Educational programs, historical presentations, and unity marches. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
Guest Julka i jej banda kolegów z albumem „Melanż” „Płyta z kolegami jest trudniejsza”: taki tekst pada w utworze „Imprezka” Guest Julki, która po wielu epkach i współpracach wydała właśnie w U Know Me Records znakomity album „Melanż”. To klasyczna współpraca na linii raperka (Guest Julka, czyli Julia Ludwiczyńska) – producent (r_mvcha, czyli Radek Mucha). Oczywiście jest jeszcze cała banda znakomitych kolegów muzyków, którzy dołożyli „swoje” do albumu.
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette
Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette. The Liberals under Prime Minister Mark Carney have hit a milestone not seen in more than 20 years. A new Postmedia-Leger poll puts Liberal support at 50 per cent among decided voters — a level of backing no governing federal party has reached in decades. Premier Christine Fréchette has a busy day in front of her today. This morning she is meeting with the U.S. ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra. In response to the provincial government's recent announcement to ditch the QST on certain grocery products, Restaurants Canada is offering a bold idea. The organization wants the government to remove taxes from the bill of customers who sit down in dining rooms or take out an order. For years, police departments in Montreal and across Canada worked to reassure immigrants that contact with police wouldn't automatically put their immigration status under scrutiny. But new data suggests that may be changing.
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster. The Habs lost game three of their series against the Carolina Hurricanes last night, 3-2 in overtime. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced new tax relief measures yesterday. Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard says the province needs to take some inspiration from Doug Ford. Shopkeepers are furious that St-Denis Street won’t be pedestrianized this summer. Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling Alberta’s separation push “a dangerous bluff.” A desperate Montrealer’s question on a popular web forum after waiting 16 hours in an ER with a blood clot: “What’s the longest people have waited in the emergency room in Montreal before seeing a doctor?”
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette
Elias Makos caps the week off with 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. Hey, what exactly do you guys call this long weekend and the holiday on Monday anyways? The Montreal Canadiens are one win away from making the Eastern Conference Finals. Do you believe this series is over or will we be talking about a crucial game 7 on Monday? According to Québec solidaire, over three-quarters of Quebecers support their proposal to tax the ultra-rich Police in Sherbrooke are asking residents to not give money to people begging for it on the side of the road. More and more tech companies, business leaders and political commentators are ringing alarm bells over the Federal government’s Bill C-22.
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette
Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of Civica Strategies and former city councillor, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette. Reports indicate that Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce today who will be replacing Mary Simon as the new governor general.. Le Devoir is reporting that it will be former Supreme Court judge Louise Arbour. Premier Christine Fréchette is going big with her first bill that will be tabled at the National Assembly. We had Eric Duhaime on our show Friday, as he tried to explain why his Quebec Conservative Party has flip-flopped on the issue of Bill 96. Inspired by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, Québec solidaire is floating a headline-grabbing idea: a network of non-profit grocery stores. Despite the highest level of recruiting in the last three decades, a higher number of military recruits are failing to pass the basic military training.
Culpabilisation, sensibilisation, démonisation... La présence des écrans dans nos vies nous en font voir de toutes les couleurs. Dans cet épisode, on aborde la gestion des écrans sous tous ces angles : autant l'impact de leur présence sur le développement de nos enfants, mais aussi qu'est-ce que l'utilisation du parent provoque sur la relation parent-enfant. Quand on parle de technoférence parentale, on parle des interruptions dans la relation parent-enfant qui sont causées par l'utilisation des technologies mobiles. Quelles sont les causes? Quels sont les impacts? Vous saurez tout! Pour tenir cette discussion fort intéressante, nous avons deux invitées : Julie Cailliau, directrice de l'Observatoire des tout-petits et Andréane Melançon, conseillère scientifique spécialisée en développement de l'enfant à l'Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ). Pour recevoir votre dose hebdomadaire de réconfort directement dans votre boîte courriel, c'est ici! Ce balado est présenté par Info Justice. Info Justice offre du soutien juridique gratuit et confidentiel pour accompagner les personnes dans leurs réalités juridiques, partout au Québec. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez juste ici : https://bit.ly/infojustice-maman
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette. Among the topics discussed were If you were hoping for major changes or a bold vision in yesterday’s spring economic update… you were left disappointed A second Quebec furniture manufacturing is closing down and laying off dozens of workers in the span of 24 hours. According to Unifor, Bestar, which has a plant in Lac-Mégantic, Que., is shutting down, leaving 120 workers without a job One Quebecer has seen a family doctor 362 times in 2024. The think tank SecondStreet.org also revealed that over 11 thousand people had over 50 appointments with a family doctor An independent bookstore in Quebec City is facing threats of boycott for hosting the launch of Éric Duhaime's latest book last week
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Denis Coderre, former mayor of Montreal. The Parti Québécois would steamroll its way to a majority government – if they drop the pledge to hold a referendum. A new Leger poll for Journal de Montréal says the party would get 39% of the vote in that scenario. Christine Fréchette will reveal her cabinet today. On Tout le Monde en parle Sunday, the new premier said that her cabinet will be a mix of change and continuity. Canada Post posted a staggering $1.57 billion loss before tax in 2025 — its worst ever — with losses jumping nearly 87 per cent in just one year. The number of aggressive dogs has increased by 41 percent since 2021.
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. The Artemis II crew set records yesterday afternoon and evening. Does this mission have your interest? Are you in favour of space travel? Voting opens at 10 am this morning for members of the CAQ to elect their new leader and thus the new Premier of Quebec. But just a day before the opening of the vote, major news broke out of the Drainville camp. Drainville received support from Justice Minister Simon-Jolin Barrette, Health Minister Sonia Bélanger and Transport Minister Jonatan Julien. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is striking a softer tone as his party launches a new advertising campaign aimed at affordability and national sovereignty. More and more towns across Quebec are monitoring how residents live their lives, using water meters and incentive-based garbage programs to influence habits and make those who use the most pay more. We are just over two months away from the FIFA World Cup. Montreal will not host any matches but a new investigative report by Radio-Canada's investigative program Enquête reveals we may have dodged a bullet. The American middle class is shrinking. According to research from the American Enterprise Institute, more households are actually moving up. About 31% of U.S. households now qualify as upper middle class — roughly triple the share in 1979 — making it the largest economic group in the country.
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. Reporters used an unrelated announcement to press the Prime Minister on whether or not China’s treatment of the Uyghur Muslim minority amounted to genocide CAQ leadership candidate Christine Fréchette has sent a clear message to her opponent Bernard Draiville this morning through a Leger poll conducted on behalf of her team. We are heading to the moon today!
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Elias Makos is joined by Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. The CEO of Air Canada has been summoned to explain himself before the Committee on Official Languages. Shoppers buying discounted food at Liquidation Marie are now getting $121 parking tickets The Terrebonne by-election will officially use an adapted ballot method for vote casting due to the large number of candidates It was day two of the hearings on Bill 21 and the use of the notwithstanding clause yesterday at the Supreme Court of Canada
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Elias Makos caps the week off with Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of Civica Strategies and former city councillor, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. Canada has its worst ranking ever in the 14-year history of the World Happiness Report The Pierre Poilievre episode of the Joe Rogan Experience was released yesterday Parti Quebecois MNA Alex Boissoneault is accusing a feminist organization of leading an “ideological intimidation” campaign against him One of the biggest publishers in the U.S. has cancelled a book release over allegations that the book was written using A.I.
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. The OQLF will begin a Bonjour-Hi verification blitz in the coming months. War in Iran: Questions remain about how long this military action will last, with Trump telling reporters the mission is ahead of schedule while providing various timelines ranging from two to six weeks. Here at home, there are questions about how Prime Minister Mark Carney is handling the situation. Concessions on Canada's dairy supply management system, one of the main sticking points for Washington,
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 Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. The Parti Quebecois added another seat for their party at the National Assembly yesterday by winning the Chicoutimi by-election The Conservatives are teeing up a politically charged debate in the House of Commons today. They’re introducing a motion to review and potentially restrict health benefits for asylum seekers under the Interim Federal Health Program. A 52 year old woman has been forced to go $40 thousand in debt in order to get treated in the private sector for her neck problems. Canadian Olympic medallist Laurent Dubreuil painted a bleak picture this morning of Canadian Olympic athletes this morning in the Journal de Montreal.
Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. Today is the deadline to apply to be leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, and it's all but official – with no opposition, Charles Milliard will become the new leader of the Liberals on Sunday. A CAQ MNA says there should be limits placed on columnsists. Valérie Schmaltz made the comments after being annoyed by a column in the Journal de Quebec by Rémi Nadeau. Several public institutions are using artificial intelligence to create photos for their social media platforms. Tim Hortons is making changes. The company announced that it will soon distribute a new and improved English muffin, add fountain drink machines and debut a new piece of equipment for their espresso.
Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church. Men can refuse service from women at the SAAQ. The surprising news came out of the public hearings on Bill 9, the government’s effort to double down on secularism in Quebec. And speaking of Bill 9, secularism minister Jean-François Roberge is emphatic: The proposed law is not 'against certain religions.' The now famous potholes on Notre-Dame Street that gave Montreal Mayor Sorraya Martinez Ferrada a couple of flat tires have been patched up. For the first time since the beginning of the Quebec Liberal party crisis, MNA Marwah Rizqy returned to the National Assembly yesterday as an independent.
Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. Prime Minister Mark Cark reportedly backtracked some of his remarks from his speech in Davos when speaking by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. With Parliament resuming after the winter break, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new “Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit,” coming in the form of an increase to the GST tax credit. A school secretary at the EMSB began demanding that “Emails giving instructions must be sent to me in French, as required by law,” which began a nightmare of back and forth communications with the OQLF. Bernard Drainville and Christine Fréchette have both entered the race that will see someone become the next Premier of Quebec.
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Trudie Mason, veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800. U.S. President Donald Trump visited a Ford factory in Dearborn, Michigan on Tuesday, and dismissed the relevance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, saying the U.S. doesn’t need the trade deal and that “Canada would love it.” A new Leger poll says nearly one in three Canadians are afraid that the U.S will invade Canada. As per an Op-Ed in the Toronto Star, are the Canadians that continue to move their start-up companies to the U.S., or go to school in the U.S., or vacation in the U.S. bordering on treason? As Mark Carney lands in China, state media in that country is urging Canada to break free from “U.S. influence.” Mario Roy is adamant: He is running for the Quebec Liberal Party leadership
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Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies & Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor Among the topics discussed were If you were in Greenland, how much would the U.S. have to pay you to become an American? What about if he wanted to buy Quebec? Charles Milliard officially launched his leadership campaign yesterday and the youth are already supporting him. Is Trudeau a good airport or a bad airport?
Elias Makos welcomes back Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. It's CJAD’s 80th anniversary today. What does CJAD mean to you? A surreal Friday in Washington D.C. as the world’s attention was on the FIFA World Cup Draw. Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney held a 45-minute private meeting along with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum following the draw. In a time where the province is seeing a lot of red in its finances, Premier François Legault presented his economic vision a month ago to reporters. One problem, it cost him $55 thousand to do it. That includes a nearly 15 hundred dollar Quebec Flag.
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. Quebec will cut the subsidy of religious schools who select children according to their faith. Moreover, the wearing of religious symbols will also be prohibited for future teachers and employees of private schools. The Quebec government provided its economic update yesterday and some relief is on its way. A Quebec judge has sparked controversy by allowing a man accused of criminal harassment in a domestic-violence case to remove his anti-proximity bracelet so he can spend the winter in Florida — despite allegations he’d already breached his release conditions. The announcement by McGill to cut 25 varsity programs has caused many in the sporting world to denounce the move.
Enjoy this encore listen—and thank you for being part of our storytelling community. Lani Peterson's cooking mistake becomes a family secret; Melanée Addison faces the ultimate test of adulthood with the Thanksgiving turkey; Heather Rodman honors her father by running a road race dressed as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; and Matthew Dicks gathers his courage to stand up to his girlfriend's tough-as-nails dad at Thanksgiving dinner.
Elias Makos brings you an extended edition of the Big 5 with Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. Marwah Rizqy has been suspended from the Quebec Liberal Party caucus by leader Pablo Rodriguez. Things are not getting better for the Quebec Liberal Party leader this morning. The Journal de Montreal’s Investigation bureau is alleging that Rodriguez's leadership race win may have come in part through “brownies” – campaign jargon for $100 bills. Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada unveiled her executive committee yesterday. At least three Quebec nurses brought in spectacular salaries of over $450,000 last year, thanks to a ton of overtime hours and generous bonuses. The Ontario government is exploring the idea of making impaired drivers pay ongoing child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian.
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil. It is budget day for the Carney government, but could it also be the start of another federal election? Not even 24 hours after being elected the new mayor of Montreal, Soraya Martinez Ferrada may already be breaking one of her promises. The Premier of Manitoba Wab Kinew stirred up controversy yesterday after saying that child pornography offenders shouldn’t just be jailed, but buried underneath prisons. You soon could be eating cloned animal meat without even noticing.
Joining Elias in studio for The Big 5 were Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom Some Quebec doctors have taken up the offer to call the Premier of Ontario Doug Ford and apply to move to Ontario to continue practicing medicine. Quebec’s labour tribunal has authorized bus drivers and metro operators with Montreal’s transit agency to hold a one-day strike on Saturday, with no essential services other than paratransit With three days away before the election, a new poll from Pallas Data has Soraya Martinez Ferrada of Ensemble Montreal 15 points ahead of their next closest rival
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government.
Pourquoi est-ce qu'on entend l'orgue dans les matchs de hockey ? Adhérez à cette chaîne pour obtenir des avantages : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4TCCaX-gqBNkrUqXdgGRA/join Montage: Diane Artémis Production | artemisproduction.framer.website Pour soutenir la chaîne, au choix: 1. Cliquez sur le bouton « Adhérer » sous la vidéo. 2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hndl Musique issue du site : epidemicsound.com Images provenant de https://www.storyblocks.com Abonnez-vous à la chaine: https://www.youtube.com/c/LHistoirenousledira Les vidéos sont utilisées à des fins éducatives selon l'article 107 du Copyright Act de 1976 sur le Fair-Use. Sources et pour aller plus loin: Antonio Giamberardino, « Diapason Ice: The Hockey Organ, its History, and its Performance Practice Tradition », Master of Arts, Carleton University, 2011. https://carleton.scholaris.ca/server/api/core/bitstreams/b8c7dd7e-6ab0-4235-9e6c-4594465a8b16/content « Why is Organ Music Played at Baseball Games? (The Why) », Scripps News, 6 octobre 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz8QPms0ctE https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casavant_Frères https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/podcasts/maxxi-classique/les-organistes-de-stade-aux-etats-unis-4354893 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadium_organist?utm_source=chatgpt.com Gerald Eskenazi, "Organist at Garden Pipes Up Rangers," New York Times, March 23,1969. "From Town Hall to 'Play Ball!': The Origins of the Baseball Organ" By Matthew Mihalka. https://www.academia.edu/4915813/_From_Town_Hall_to_Play_Ball_The_Origins_of_the_Baseball_Organ_ https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/hockey/organiste-du-canadien/une-journee-avec-diane-bibaud/2023-12-27/sur-la-passerelle-du-centre-bell.php J.R. Cloutier, « Analyse des fans du Canadiens de Montréal », Mémoire de maîtrise, 2010. https://archipel.uqam.ca/9510/1/M11725.pdf Melançon, Benoît, «Chanter les Canadiens de Montréal», dans Jean-François Diana (édit.), Spectacles sportifs, dispositifs d'écriture, Nancy, Questions de communication, série «Actes», 19, 2013, p. 81-92. https://doi.org/1866/28751 Autres références disponibles sur demande. #histoire #documentaire
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Meelad Nikpourian, Vice President, Commercial Software and Strategy at Accruent about "Innovative suite of solution focused on success". Scott MacKenzie and Meelad discuss the Accruent Insights conference in San Antonio, highlighting Accruent's global customer base and recent acquisitions, including a full SaaS EDMS product from Australia. Meelad, VP of Commercial Operations, explains Accruent's strategy to simplify the buying process and integrate solutions, emphasizing the importance of customer insights. They discuss the integration of Accruent's EDMS with Service Channel, enhancing retail maintenance and predicting asset degradation. Meelad notes the significant financial impact of food spoilage and the potential for insurance integration. Looking ahead, Meelad sees Accruent becoming more global and innovative, with a focus on customer-driven solutions. Action Items [ ] Explore the potential insurance benefits for customers by integrating Accruent's asset monitoring data. [ ] Follow up on expanding Accruent's global reach and customer use cases across different markets. [ ] Connect with Melan on LinkedIn to discuss further opportunities. Outline Accruent Insights Conference Overview Scott MacKenzie introduces the podcast and highlights the importance of celebrating industry professionals. Scott mentions the current event at Accruent Insights in San Antonio, Texas, emphasizing the problem-solving atmosphere. Scott and Meelad discuss the success of the conference and the importance of customer insights in driving solutions. Meelad mentions the new leadership under Richard Lurick and the global reach of Accruent's customer base. Introduction of Speaker 2 and Role Meelad introduces himself as the Vice President of Commercial Operations and Strategy at Accruent. He explains his role in working closely with global go-to-market teams, marketing, sales, and product leaders. Meelad emphasizes the importance of providing a seamless experience for both prospects and customers throughout the buying cycle. He describes the conversion process from lead capture to nurturing and handing over to account executives. Challenges in the Buying Process Scott and Meelad discuss the increasing complexity of the buying process with more stakeholders involved. Meelad highlights Accruent's efforts to reduce complexity by making the buying process easier and integrating solutions. They talk about the importance of providing combined packages that add more value to customers. Meelad clarifies that Accruent still caters to single-point solutions and the importance of integrations with external products. Integration and Customization of Solutions Meelad explains the integration of Accruent's solutions with leading CMS and EDMS products. He emphasizes the importance of providing a holistic solution for customers, regardless of their portfolio. Scott and Meelad discuss the potential for adding value by integrating existing products with new solutions. Meelad mentions the bi-directional integration with Service Channel, a leading CMS for the retail space. Retail Use Case and AI Capabilities Meelad provides a detailed use case for a grocery store using Accruent's solutions to monitor and predict