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Advocates calling on Quebec to reconsider one-hearing-aid policy

Heidy Wagner, President of Hear Entendre Quebec

May 20, 20256 min

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.

May 19, 202513 min

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.

May 19, 202515 min

What is it like being a restaurant inspector for the Michelin Guide?

Chris Watson, former Michelin Guide restaurant inspector

May 19, 202515 min

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 

May 19, 20257 min

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

Maria Caltabiano, Montreal author

May 19, 20259 min

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.

May 17, 20259 min

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.

May 16, 20259 min

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.

May 16, 20257 min

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

Melanie Joly, Industry Minister

May 15, 20256 min

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

May 15, 202510 min

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.

May 15, 202511 min

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.

May 15, 20259 min

Here are the Quebec restaurants that received Michelin Guide stars

Sebastien Benedict, VP of communications and public affairs at the Quebec Industry Tourism Alliance

May 15, 20255 min

Quebec bar union sounding alarm over threats from organized crime

Peter Sergakis, president of the Union des tenanciers de bars du Québec

May 15, 202510 min

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

May 14, 202511 min

Crane: Mark Carney did a great job selecting his cabinet

Jennifer Crane, Founder of Connexion Québec Public Affairs and political strategist

May 14, 20259 min

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.

May 14, 202510 min

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.

May 14, 20259 min

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

May 14, 20259 min

Husny: It’s not true that all ministers are the same

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

May 13, 20259 min

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.

May 13, 202510 min

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.

May 13, 20256 min

Here's what you need to know about Montreal's new short term rental laws

Martin Patriquin, Quebec correspondent for The Logic

May 13, 202511 min

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.

May 12, 202514 min

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.

May 12, 202510 min

Bidding wars are increasingly common in the Montreal rental market

Mark-Andre Martel, real estate broker

May 12, 20257 min

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.

May 9, 20259 min

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

May 9, 202528 min

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.

May 9, 20259 min

Business Brief: Until tariffs come down, China does not want to talk

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

May 9, 20258 min

Reid: Carney passed the Trump test

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

May 8, 20259 min

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

May 8, 20257 min

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.

May 8, 20258 min

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.

May 8, 202511 min

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.

May 8, 20256 min

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

May 8, 20259 min

Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV?

Bry Jensen, host of Pontifacts, a papal history podcast

May 8, 20254 min

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

May 7, 20258 min

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.

May 7, 202510 min

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.

May 7, 202510 min

'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

May 7, 20257 min

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

May 7, 20258 min

New poll finds Republicans less likely to believe Trump's threats to annex Canada

Scott Clement, polling director for The Washington Post

May 7, 20257 min

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

May 6, 20258 min

Husny: Pierre Poilievre needs to learn and grow

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

May 6, 20257 min

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.

May 6, 202511 min

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.

May 5, 20259 min

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.

May 5, 202511 min

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

May 5, 20258 min