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New report raises concerns with lack of English on Quebec health care sites

Aaron Derfel, investigative reporter at the Montreal Gazette

Dec 16, 20257 min

Former MNA reacts to Legault and St-Pierre Plamondon's divisive politics in Quebec

Robert Libman, former MNA and leader of the Equality Party in the National Assembly and Montreal Gazette political columnist

Dec 16, 20259 min

Heurtel: There has to be more than just symbolism and statements

Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Dec 15, 202511 min

Mennie: Quebec Liberal youth shun Pablo Rodriguez

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.

Dec 15, 202511 min

Are plans for a Montreal-Ottawa high speed rail project a good idea?

Paul Langan, founder of advocacy group High-Speed Rail Canada Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Dec 15, 202511 min

Survey: Despite increase in apartment vacancy rate, rents are at all-time high in Montreal

Francis Cortellino, economist with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) responsible for Quebec

Dec 15, 20257 min

Santa takes calls from the kids on Montreal Now

Dec 12, 202515 min

Mulcair: The problem is that Pablo Rodriguez is not going anywhere

CJAD 800 political commentator Tom Mulcair can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand in addition to The Andrew Carter Morning Show, every weekday at 7:40 a.m.

Dec 12, 202510 min

Mennie: Why does PSPP keep mentioning 'social peace'?

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.

Dec 12, 202513 min

Business Brief: The Bank of Canada is holding rates. What does it say about the economy?

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

Dec 12, 20259 min

Santa takes calls from the kids on Montreal Now

Dec 11, 202515 min

Melançon: Not a single day passes without a controversy from the Quebec Liberal Party

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

Dec 11, 20259 min

Mennie: In the end, staying on as leader of the Quebec Liberals may not be up to Pablo Rodriguez

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.

Dec 11, 202511 min

Where has civility gone in Quebec politics?

André Pratte, communications consultant and former Canadian senator

Dec 11, 20257 min

Tech Corner: Will Netflix’s swallowing of Warner Bros. be the end of Hollywood?

Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.

Dec 11, 202510 min

Quebec doctors reach tentative agreement with government. Here's what we know so far

Matt Gilmour, CTV News Montreal reporter Paul Brunet, patient rights advocate  

Dec 11, 20258 min

Santa takes calls from the kids on Montreal Now

Santa Claus, calling in from the North Pole

Dec 10, 202514 min

Reid: All I want for Christmas is a great big cabinet shuffle

Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

Dec 10, 202510 min

Mennie: After a day of quiet, UPAC launches a criminal investigation into the Quebec Liberal Party

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.

Dec 10, 20259 min

How International Baccalaureate tests could be putting too much pressure on students

Isabelle Plante, professor of didactics at the Faculty of Education at UQAM

Dec 10, 20258 min

Dr. Labos: Here's why energy drinks can be dangerous

Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Dec 10, 20258 min

Driving 101: Tips to stay safe while driving in the snow

Lisa Christensen, host of The Car Show, Saturdays at 10 a.m. on CJAD 800

Dec 10, 20256 min

Heurtel: It’s normal for Prime Minister Carney wanting to put his trusted people in key positions

Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Dec 9, 20259 min

Mennie: Welcome to 2025, where being Montreal’s mayor involves keeping people from freezing to death

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.

Dec 9, 202511 min

Dr. Joe Schwarcz on being inducted onto CJAD 800's Wall of Fame

Dr. Joe Schwarcz, host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society

Dec 9, 20256 min

Study: Young boys benefit greatly from participating in organized sports

Linda Pagani, clinical psychologist and professor of psychoeducation at Université de Montréal

Dec 9, 20259 min

Marc Miller responds to backlash over comments on French language

Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, and the Minister responsible for Official Languages

Dec 8, 20257 min

Heurtel: This is a dangerous time for Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Dec 8, 202511 min

Mennie: The Quebec Liberals and their Advent Calendar from Hell

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.

Dec 8, 202512 min

80 Years of CJAD 800: Reminiscing with former program director Rick Moffat

Rick Moffat, former programming director and play-by-play commentator for the Montreal Alouettes on CJAD 800 and TSN 690

Dec 8, 20259 min

'Finding a solution is key': Pierre-Karl Péladeau on potential Air Transat strike

Pierre-Karl Péladeau, owner of Quebecor and Air Transat’s second largest shareholder

Dec 8, 20259 min

Mulcair: I can’t see how Pablo Rodriguez can stay on

CJAD 800 political commentator Tom Mulcair can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand in addition to The Andrew Carter Morning Show, every weekday at 7:40 a.m.

Dec 5, 202511 min

Mennie: The Quebec Liberals — and their leader — are running out of options.

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.

Dec 5, 20259 min

Business Brief: Unemployment rate down slightly in Canada - what does it mean?

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

Dec 5, 20257 min

Melançon: We need to have a concrete response from the Quebec Liberal Party

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

Dec 4, 202510 min

Mennie: Thanks to PSPP, the heat is off Rodriguez — for now.

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.

Dec 4, 20259 min

Tech Corner: YouTubers are making AI slop for babies

Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.

Dec 4, 20257 min

What’s the secret to an argument-free marriage?

Francois Renaud, Sex therapist & psychotherapist based in Montreal

Dec 4, 20258 min

Negotiations stalled between doctors and the government

Dr. François-Pierre Gladu, vice-president of the Montreal family doctor’s association

Dec 4, 20257 min

Reid: When you’re this down in the polls, the last thing you want to do is look desperate

Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

Dec 3, 20257 min

Mennie: Marc Miller says the quiet part out loud (in both official languages).

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.

Dec 3, 202511 min

Flu season is in full throttle — and with a big spike in cases

Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 - you can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM

Dec 3, 20258 min

Public health experts worried about Bill 7

Olivier Jacques, Professor of public health at the Université de Montréal

Dec 2, 20257 min

Husny: Is Pablo Rodriguez going to make it to Christmas?

Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst

Dec 2, 20258 min

Australia is about to ban social media for kids under 16

Dr. Sara Grimes, Professor at McGill University and expert in children’s digital media culture and children’s rights in the digital environment

Dec 2, 20256 min

Mennie: Return of the Straw Men, the horror show that scares Quebec Liberals the most

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.

Dec 2, 20259 min

The Right Chemistry: The increasing use of treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy have interesting effects on society

Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society

Dec 2, 20259 min

Major Quebec unions are rallying against the CAQ’s union reform

Caroline Senneville, President of the CSN Union

Dec 2, 20259 min

Heurtel: Marc Miller is a seasoned Minister – Good news for Montreal & good news for Quebec

Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Dec 1, 202511 min

Mennie: Can the Quebec Liberals hang on until Jan. 31?

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.

Dec 1, 202510 min