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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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Santa takes calls from the kids on Montreal Now

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.

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.

Business Brief: The Bank of Canada is holding rates. What does it say about the economy?
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

Santa takes calls from the kids on Montreal Now

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

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.

Where has civility gone in Quebec politics?
André Pratte, communications consultant and former Canadian senator

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.

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

Santa takes calls from the kids on Montreal Now
Santa Claus, calling in from the North Pole

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

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.

How International Baccalaureate tests could be putting too much pressure on students
Isabelle Plante, professor of didactics at the Faculty of Education at UQAM

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

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

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.

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.

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

Study: Young boys benefit greatly from participating in organized sports
Linda Pagani, clinical psychologist and professor of psychoeducation at Université de Montréal

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

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.

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.

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

'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

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.

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.

Business Brief: Unemployment rate down slightly in Canada - what does it mean?
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

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

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.

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.

What’s the secret to an argument-free marriage?
Francois Renaud, Sex therapist & psychotherapist based in Montreal

Negotiations stalled between doctors and the government
Dr. François-Pierre Gladu, vice-president of the Montreal family doctor’s association

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

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.

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

Public health experts worried about Bill 7
Olivier Jacques, Professor of public health at the Université de Montréal

Husny: Is Pablo Rodriguez going to make it to Christmas?
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst

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

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.

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

Major Quebec unions are rallying against the CAQ’s union reform
Caroline Senneville, President of the CSN Union

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.

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.