
Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
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Advocates calling on Quebec to reconsider one-hearing-aid policy
Heidy Wagner, President of Hear Entendre Quebec

Heurtel: Francois Legault is opening the door for pipelines
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: Carney’s record time flip flop
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.

What is it like being a restaurant inspector for the Michelin Guide?
Chris Watson, former Michelin Guide restaurant inspector

New survey shows half of Quebec teachers have experienced violence since the start of the school year
Dr. Ann Emery, child psychologist and member of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec

Here's why this Montreal author was denied a public library reading
Maria Caltabiano, Montreal author

Ex-world juniors’ sex assault trial to continue with judge alone after jury dismissed
Kamil Karamali, CTV National News Correspondent, and retired judge, Nicole Gibeault joined Matt Gilmour to talk about the latest news from the Hockey Canada trial.

François Legault says he still plans to run again in 2026
Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil, joined Matt Gilmour on Montreal Now.

Mennie: It’s always possible Legault will still be in office in 2030 (but don’t bet on it)
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.

'This was my choice': Melanie Joly on being shuffled out of foreign affairs
Melanie Joly, Industry Minister

Reid: This is a team game; be on the team or get off the team
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

Mennie: Bloc Québécois goes to court over the Terrebonne fiasco
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: TikTok launches TikTok AI Alive, a new image-to-video tool
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.

Here are the Quebec restaurants that received Michelin Guide stars
Sebastien Benedict, VP of communications and public affairs at the Quebec Industry Tourism Alliance

Quebec bar union sounding alarm over threats from organized crime
Peter Sergakis, president of the Union des tenanciers de bars du Québec

What is behind a surge in violence against teachers in Canada?
Heidi Yetman, President of the Canadian Teacher’s Federation and Catherine Hogan, high school teacher at Westwood Senior High in Hudson

Crane: Mark Carney did a great job selecting his cabinet
Jennifer Crane, Founder of Connexion Québec Public Affairs and political strategist

Mennie: Time to stick a fork in the CAQ?
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.

Legal Corner: Does overtime apply to every employee?
CJAD 800 legal contributor Chris Dimakos is a lawyer and managing partner at Dimakos Law Group. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Montreal has announced summer road work projects. Here's what you need to know
Rick Leckner, CJAD 800 Wall of Fame Traffic Reporter and Philippe Sabourin, Montreal spokesperson Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Husny: It’s not true that all ministers are the same
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst

Mennie: Mr. Carney’s cabinet of curiosities
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.

Here's why syphilis and tuberculosis cases are on the rise in Montreal
Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.

Here's what you need to know about Montreal's new short term rental laws
Martin Patriquin, Quebec correspondent for The Logic

Heurtel: I’m clearly not a candidate for Ensemble Montréal
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: Mark Carney’s cabinet picks need to reflect the issues that got the Liberals a fourth term
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.

Bidding wars are increasingly common in the Montreal rental market
Mark-Andre Martel, real estate broker

Mulcair: The people will never vote to separate from Alberta.
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.

S4 Ep 17Americans are opposed to annexing Canada, why more couples are divorcing at a older age, Former Quebec premier on Carney's visit to Washington, & Who is the newly elected Pope Leo XIV?
Scott Clement, polling director for The Washington Post Andrew Sofin, psychotherapist focusing on couples and family Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and partner at Therrien, Couture and Jolicoeur Bry Jensen, host of Pontifacts, a papal history podcast

Mennie: Should public money be spent on provincial electoral leaders debates?
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: Until tariffs come down, China does not want to talk
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

Reid: Carney passed the Trump test
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

What will be the biggest challenge for Pope Leo XIV?
Archbishop of Montreal, Christian Lépine was in Rome for the election of Pope Leo XIV

Legal Corner: What is the accepted length for severance pay?
CJAD 800 legal contributor Chris Dimakos is a lawyer and managing partner at Dimakos Law Group. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Mennie: Legault government picks a fight with the province’s doctors
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: Ancient technology is still being used to tell the public there is a new Pope
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.

Additional checkpoints for Canada-bound cars at one B.C. border baffle U.S. lawyer
Len Saunders, U.S. Immigration lawyer based in Blaine, Washington

Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV?
Bry Jensen, host of Pontifacts, a papal history podcast

Quebec has unlocked funds to renovate Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. Is it enough?
Dr. Marc Brosseau, critical care specialist and president of the council of physicians, dentists and pharmacists for the CIUSSS de l’Est de l’île de Montréal

Crane: It’s very difficult to make an appearance on the Trump show
Jennifer Crane is a political strategist and founder of Connexion Québec Public Affairs. She can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Mennie: SAAQclic, a French expression meaning 'it doesn’t work'
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.

'Off to a good start': Former Quebec premier on Carney's visit to Washington
Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and partner at Therrien, Couture and Jolicoeur

Divorce rates in Canada have hit a 50 year low. What is behind the drop in numbers?
Andrew Sofin, psychotherapist focusing on couples and family

New poll finds Republicans less likely to believe Trump's threats to annex Canada
Scott Clement, polling director for The Washington Post

Quebec housing advocates sound alarm over abusive rent increases ahead of July 1 moving day
Catherine Lussier, human rights activist and community organiser at FRAPRU

Husny: Pierre Poilievre needs to learn and grow
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst

Mennie: Carney does not get Zelensky'ed, Trump is reminded Canada is not for sale
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.

Heurtel: Mark Carney will probably not come back from Washington with a win
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: Carney’s Super Tuesday
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.

Is Quebec's cell phone ban in schools ignoring larger issues?
Dr. Sara Grimes, professor at McGill University and expert in children’s digital media culture and children’s rights in the digital environment