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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
Mennie: In a bombshell admission, Montreal's mayor makes it clear that systemic racism is not an abstract

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 9:49


The Andrew Carter Podcast
Is there a possible way forward for Canada and the U.S.?

The Andrew Carter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 5:12


For more than a year, Canada–U.S. trade relations have been marked by tension, tariff threats, and political rhetoric on both sides of the border. But in a new opinion piece in the Montreal Gazette, columnist Tasha Kheiriddin argues there are emerging signs of a possible way forward, if negotiators can shift tone, understand U.S. priorities, and focus on strategy over confrontation. Tasha spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
Mennie: Frechette's Quebec nation doesn't need a referendum to behave as an independent country

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 10:59


Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
Mennie: Montreal's English universities will need to teach French if they want funding from CAQ

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 10:57


The Big Five Podcast
The Premier gives a on-on-one interview on CJAD, Plus: Montreal Police cracksdown on its own officers in Montreal North.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 19:06


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.

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
Mennie: The CAQ is desperate for any votes they can get

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 12:40


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 Big Five Podcast
Christine Fréchette accused of going on a “witch hunt” in order to silence government sources

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 25:09


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.

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
Mennie: Charles Milliard comes out swinging on language — but will any of those punches land?

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 11:16


Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
Mennie: Quebec's latest crime wave prompts an unusual message from the provincial public security minister.

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 10:47


The Big Five Podcast
The most popular Prime Minister ever. Plus: Should restaurant meals be tax-free?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 24:52


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.

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
Mennie: Can the PQ survive a head on collision with $10 billion in federal cash?

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 13:36


The Big Five Podcast
Premier Frechette's bold strategy? Vote buying! Plus: Mark Carney calls out Alberta's “bluff.”

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 32:52


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?”

The Big Five Podcast
Ça sent la coupe! Plus: How much do CEOs in Quebec make?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 23:58


Elias Makos welcomes back Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of Civica Strategies and former city councillor. The Montreal Canadiens are off to the Eastern Conference Finals after winning game 7 in overtime last night against the Buffalo Sabres. Following the overtime stunner, we had some light, riot-adjacent, fan activity in downtown Montreal. A long form piece over the weekend in the Montreal Gazette gives us an updated picture of what is happening in the neighbourhood of Milton Park. A petition initiated by a Liberal MP is demanding for federally regulated employees to work remotely three days a week. La Presse has a three-part series on how much CEOs in Quebec make.

The Big Five Podcast
A Quebec entrepreneur says he's getting death threats over wealth taxes. Plus: Is the federal government going to destroy online privacy?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 25:12


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.

Melnick in the Afternoon
Hour 2 - Buffalo's top line continuing to be ineffective + the Montreal Gazette's Brendan Kelly joins

Melnick in the Afternoon

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 38:11


There is one show where insiders share their secrets in this city. One person that they trust and respect. Opinion, reaction and the highest level of informed sports talk in Montreal. Melnick in the Afternoon, with Mitch Melnick.

Good Show
Tracking the NHL Coaching Market with Frank Seravalli

Good Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 49:53


Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:00)! They break down the coaching changes around the league, if Kris Knobloch makes sense for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Canucks newly shaped front office, what it will take for David Carle to make the move to the NHL, and much more. Then, Stu Cowan (25:49) of the Montreal Gazette joins the show ahead of Game 5 between the Habs and Sabres. They discuss the atmosphere in Montreal, Jakub Dobeš's mentality, and how he and other young Canadiens have embraced the spotlight. To end off the show, Ailish and Justin discuss the updates to the FPG Live Conn Smythe Rankings! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Big Five Podcast
Québec Solidaire is coming after you. Plus: Everyone's jumping on board the Charles Milliard bandwagon.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 25:49


Elias starts off the week with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante and Montreal journalist and broadcaster Sue Smith. Ruba Ghazal says Québec solidaire's new platform is "ambitious and credible. First, they would create a Quebecois Costco, a food wholesaler focused on local products and aimed at competing with the large grocery chains. They also propose a tougher stance and stricter rules on “abusive landlords”, and property owners who break housing laws, including reno-victions and property flipping. A beloved Verdun café is closing after being slapped by what they say was a 60% rent hike. Station W has been a mainstay on Wellington Street for 13 years. In a statement to the Montreal Gazette, the building’s owners refute claims of a 60% increase, but news of the closure and any talk of massive rent hikes have led to renewed calls for regulations on commercial leases. It appears the Quebec Liberals will have no problem attracting “star” candidates to their roster. Multiple reports now say that Michel Leblanc, the former head of the Montreal Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, will make his return to the public spotlight under Charles Milliard’s banner. David Bowles, who headed Quebec's largest group of private schools for eight years is also on the list. So is Pierre Cossette, a professor and doctor and former rector of the Université de Sherbrooke.

The Kevin Karius Show
The Kevin Karius Show - May 6th, 2026 - Hour 4

The Kevin Karius Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 34:51


In Hour 4 we were joined by Stu Cowan from the Montreal Gazette covering the Canadiens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Kevin Karius Show
The Kevin Karius Show - May 6th, 2026 - Stu Cowan

The Kevin Karius Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 16:34


During Hour 4 Stu Cowan from the Montreal Gazette joined the show previewing the series between the Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Five Podcast
Premier Frechette's first order of business? Making Charles Milliard look bad. Plus: Québec solidaire wants non-profit grocery stores.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 31:39


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.

Howard and Jeremy
Stu Cowan Previews the Canadiens-Sabres Second Round Matchup

Howard and Jeremy

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 26:45


Stu Cowan from the Montreal Gazette joins to break down the Canadiens' Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss the emergence of goaltender Jakub Dobeš and how Montreal's young stars like Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovský match up against the Buffalo Sabres. They also evaluate the impact of the Josh Doan trade and J.J. Peterka's playoff performance. 01:34 - Stu Cowan Previews Canadiens-Sabres 11:32 - Belmont Stakes at Saratoga 16:37 - Stat of the Day 19:24 - Scouting the Canadiens Roster 25:25 - Comparing Peterka and Doan

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
Melançon: Defending Quebec's interests and jurisdictions is a normal thing to hear from Fréchette

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 11:45


The Big Five Podcast
Canada's fastest-growing program is interest on debt. Plus: The one guy that took all of Quebec's family doctor appointments

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 24:09


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

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
Melançon: Montreal is a greater priority for Fréchette than Legault

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 12:12


The Big Five Podcast
The PQ would steamroll its way to a majority, on one condition. Plus: Dog bites and community mailboxes, as Denis Coderre returns!

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 33:35


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.

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall
Melançon: Charles Milliard's new stance on Bill 96 is a major shift

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand & Natasha Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 13:32


The Big Five Podcast
Mankind visits the moon and the CAQ heads to the polls. Plus: Montreal dodges the FIFA bullet.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 33:55


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.

The Big Five Podcast
Mark Carney's China problem. Plus: Is Canada's High-Speed rail project a boondoggle in the making?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 24:41


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!

The Big Five Podcast
Air Canada's CEO finds himself in another language controversy. Plus: Discount groceries come with hefty parking tickets

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 24:39


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

The Big Five Podcast
Canada takes a dive in the World Happiness Report Plus: Pierre Poilievre's Joe Rogan experience.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 32:49


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.

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If you haven't heard of Nirvanna The Band The Show then you're doing yourself a disservice. I'm actually pretty shocked that both Jon and Scott aren't more familiar with it. Tracking down the Viceland episodes seems to be a bit of a trick these days but there is still a delightful fansite that has thoughtfully preserved the Nirvanna The Band webseries episodes for your enjoyment. If you have a chance to check out Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie in theaters I'm fairly sure you won't be disappointed. However, it was produced by Crave so if you have that service I'm sure you'll find it on streaming soon enough. While you're at it you should probably check out The Dirties, Operation: Avalanche and BlackBerry too. Since everything is fine in the world we spend some time talking about how CEOs eat their hamburgers. If you haven't seen the footage I think it's somehow both more and less cringe than you think it is. On first watch I thought it wasn't so bad, but then I watched it again and decided that the McDonald's CEO might not even be an actual human being. We talk about other stuff too. What jobs are going to be stolen by artificial intelligence, UFC BMF Champion Charles Oliveira and his entire leg-sleeve Pokemon tattoo, the Masters of the Universe movie trailer and Scott's dislike of medical dramas. Anyways, we spend this episode of Garbage Time talking about how much the sports writers for the Montreal Gazette kind of suck. That leads us towards the death of print media and how much we miss Vice Magazine. Not sure how we go from there to curling and ultra marathons but you know what? We do. If you would like to show your support and head over to Patreon and subscribe at the 9ES Deluxe tier to listen to this and all past episodes of Garbage Time that would be appreciated. Credit Where Credit is Due Our intro song is a brand new jam cooked up by OKU-DA just for us, do yourself a favour and check out his SoundCloud). The post 9ES358: Sacred Lawns appeared first on 9to5 (dot cc).

The Big Five Podcast
Quebec's war on Bonjour-Hi ramps up. Plus: The war in Iran creates problems at home for Mark Carney

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 25:07


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,

The Big Five Podcast
The PQ plays the Trump card. Plus: Should Canada cut health care for asylum seekers

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 32:44


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.

The Big Five Podcast
Charles Milliard inherits a mess. Plus: How would you fix Tim Hortons?

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 28:41


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.

The Big Five Podcast
Can men refuse service from women at the SAAQ? Plus: The city fills the now-famous Notre-Dame potholes.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 24:30


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.

The Big Five Podcast
Trump calls Carney on his cell phone. Plus: The English school secretary that wants her emails in French.

The Big Five Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 25:17


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.

The House from CBC Radio
Carney's got a trade deal with China. What's under the hood?

The House from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 55:46


Prime Minister Mark Carney's trade deal with China has sent a jolt through Canada and beyond. In exchange for allowing more Chinese-made electric vehicles to enter the Canadian market, Beijing has agreed to lower duties on some agricultural and seafood products. Catherine Cullen first speaks with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew about what the deal means for his province; then former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole discusses the risks of a closer relationship with China; and Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy Hyder discusses the PM's possible calculus behind the deal.Plus, Carney is not the first prime minister to try to improve Canada's relationship with China. From Trudeau Sr. to Trudeau Jr., Jia Wang of the University of Alberta's China Institute and former ambassador Guy Saint-Jacques chart the highs and lows of bilateral relations and tensions; then Politico's Phelim Kine breaks down the Trump administration's reaction to Carney calling China a “more predictable partner” than the U.S. Also: François Legault is stepping down as premier of Quebec mere months ahead of a provincial election that polls suggest could be won by the separatist Parti Québécois. Philip Authier of the Montreal Gazette and Daniel Thibeault, Ottawa bureau chief for Radio-Canada, discuss whether Legault's decision throws a wrench in the PQ's plans for a referendum.This episode features the voices of:Wab Kinew, Premier of ManitobaErin O'Toole, former leader of the Conservative Party of CanadaGoldy Hyder, CEO of the Business Council of CanadaJia Wang, senior fellow at the China Institute at the University of CalgaryGuy Saint-Jacques, former Canadian ambassador to ChinaPhelim Kine, Washington-based China correspondent for POLITICOPhilip Authier, National Assembly reporter for the Montreal GazetteDaniel Thibeault, parliamentary bureau chief for Radio-Canada and host of Les Coulisses du Pouvoir

Mining The Riches Of The Parsha
VaEira | 2026.01.15

Mining The Riches Of The Parsha

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 50:21


This evening we investigate when it is permissible to schedule a non-urgent surgery on Friday, in spite of a general prohibition to do so. Rabbi Yosef Rimon gives practical and sensitive guidelines that are especially relevant here in Montreal, and in many other places. Through this rather technical discussion, Rabbi Rimon is clearly attuned to protecting both physical and emotional well-being. We survey the disappointing response of the Jewish People to Moshe's noble and grand statements of God's promises, and we derive what all of us need, to be able to dream and look toward a future we are seeking. I share part of an article in last week's Montreal Gazette on the ravages among young people (and not so young people) of e-device overuse and even addiction. Finally we offer two different layers of meaning to God granting us the Land of Israel as in inheritance, as opposed to any other legal transfer of ownership. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.