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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

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Mennie: Harris played with Trump during the debate

Aaron Rand is joined by James Mennie of the Montreal Gazette.

Sep 11, 20249 min

Mayors from Montreal's opposition denounce upcoming cuts to borough budgets

Aaron Rand is joined by Jim Beis, mayor of Pierrefonds-Roxboro.

Sep 11, 202412 min

Mennie: The corporate spin defending Trump will be a sight to see

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 10, 202410 min

Traffic: Here are the roads to avoid this weekend in Montreal

Rick Leckner, CJAD 800 Wall-of-Famer and traffic expert, joined Aaron Rand to talk about upcoming traffic closures in and around Montreal.

Sep 10, 20246 min

Heurtel: Expect Mark Carney to run as a Liberal candidate in next election

Political Insider David Heurtel joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 9, 202410 min

Mark Carney will join Canada's Liberal Party. Here's what we know so far

CTV News Ottawa correspondent Colton Praill joined Aaron Rand to talk about the Mark Carney news.

Sep 9, 20248 min

Mennie: Hardly a shock, Northvolt cuts operations as EV market slows

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 9, 202412 min

Mulcair: “Everything Pascale Dery touches has been catastrophic”

Insider Tom Mulcair joined Aaron Rand to to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 6, 202410 min

Mennie: When they write the history of the CAQ, this week will be the chapter titled “Turning Point”

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 6, 202411 min

Is it really the 'end of a regime' for Quebec's CAQ government?

Quebec Liberal Party Interim leader Marc Tanguay joined Aaron Rand on CJAD 800.

Sep 6, 202410 min

'Something we've been thinking about for a while': Jagmeet Singh responds to criticism after pulling supply-and-confidence deal

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joined Aaron Rand in the CJAD 800 studio. He discussed his party's decision to pull the supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals, rising grocery prices and the upcoming byelection in Montreal's LaSalle-Émard-Verdun riding.

Sep 6, 202413 min

'It caught the Liberals off guard': Political commentator on NDP pulling out of supply-and-confidence deal

Dimitri Soudas, former Director of Communications for Stephen Harper and political commentator, joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 5, 202412 min

Mennie: The political landscape has not changed

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 5, 202411 min

Tech Corner: This app may actually be listening to your conversations

Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst, joined Aaron Rand to talk about all things technology.

Sep 5, 20249 min

Phase 1 of Montreal's Royalmount luxury mall has opened

Andrew Lutfy is the CEO and principal investor behind the Royalmount, Montreal's newest luxury mall. He joined Aaron Rand to talk about Phase 1 of the project being complete.

Sep 5, 202411 min

Lisée: What does Charles Milliard's 'loyalty test' consist of?

Insider Jean Francois Lisée joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 4, 202410 min

Mennie: Do not expect a fall election

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 4, 202410 min

Mulcair: NDP breaks their supply-and-confidence deal with Liberals

Political insider Tom Mulcair joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 4, 202418 min

Passengers stranded after Quebec City Via Rail breakdown: 'It's about the principle'

Passengers on a Via Rail train heading from Montreal to Quebec City over the weekend ended up stuck on that train for 10 hours after a breakdown. Rudy El Magarhiki was among the passengers who were stranded on that train. He joined Aaron Rand to discuss the ordeal. Via Rail’s Director of Government and Indigenous Relations, Denis Boucher also joined the conversation to respond.

Sep 3, 202413 min

Quebec 'super minister' Pierre Fitzgibbon will be stepping down. Why now?

Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Stephen Harper government and political analyst, joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 3, 202411 min

Ottawa, Quebec, Montreal unveil housing fast track program. Here's why housing advocates are concerned

Catherine Lussier, housing advocate with FRAPRU, joined Aaron Rand to talk about Canada, Quebec and the City of Montreal's plan for a housing fast track program.

Sep 3, 20249 min

Mennie: Quebec is losing its 'super minister'

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Sep 3, 202410 min

New report suggests some Canadians are reconsidering plans to convert to electricity for their energy needs

Dan Delmar and Robyn Flynn are joined by Monica Gattinger, founding chair of Positive Energy and Director of the Institute for Science, Society and Policy at the University of Ottawa.

Sep 3, 20249 min

Quebec nurses threaten to refuse working overtime as contracts talks continue

Dan Delmar and Robyn Flynn are joined by Jennie Rhee, president of the MUHC Nursing and Cardiorespiratory Professionals Union - a FIQ affiliated union.

Sep 2, 202410 min

Are we asking the wrong questions to young Quebecers wanting to leave Quebec?

Dan Delmar and Robyn Flynn are joined by Colin Standish, founder of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy and co-founder of the Canadian Party of Quebec.

Sep 2, 20247 min

MENNIE: The next eight weeks will see political history written on both sides of the border

Dan Delmar and Robyn Flynn are joined by James Mennie, columnist with the Montreal Gazette

Sep 2, 202411 min

McGill Law Professors on the picket lines over pay and the right to unionize

Dan Delmar and Robyn Flynn are joined by Kirsten Anker, VP of the Association of McGill Professors of Law - the union which represents law professors at McGill University.

Sep 2, 20249 min

Bishop’s is feeling the effects of Quebec’s tuition hikes, despite being exempt from them

Speaking with Aaron Rand is Sebastien Lebel-Grenier, Principal & Vice-Chancellor at Bishop’s University.

Aug 30, 20249 min

MENNIE: The last thing Francois Legault needs this fall is a scrap with Quebec nurses

JAMES MENNIE. Montreal Gazette

Aug 30, 202412 min

Which Quebec/Montreal restaurants are worthy of a Michelin star rating?

Lesley Chesterman, food writer and former restaurant critic, joins Aaron Rand to discuss.

Aug 30, 202412 min

Business Brief with Amanda Lang: EV prices need to drop by one third to hit sales targets

Discussing with Aaron Rand is Amanda Lang, business reporter with BNN Bloomberg and the host of “Taking Stock” which can be heard anywhere on the Iheart network.

Aug 30, 20248 min

Film review with Richard Crouse: check out Reagan now in theatres!

Speaking with Aaron Rand is Richard Crouse, Film critic and the host of Last Call with Richard Crouse.

Aug 30, 20249 min

Will the supply-and-confidence deal between NDP and Liberals last until the next election?

Speaking with Aaron Rand is Alexandre Boulerice, NDP MP for Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie and deputy leader of the NDP. Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Aug 29, 202411 min

What's the deal with Flair airlines' $1 base fare?

Eric Tanner, VP of Revenue Management & Network Planning at Flair Airlines joins Aaron Rand on Montreal Now to share the details. Photo: Handout: Flair Airlines

Aug 29, 20245 min

Mennie: Did Legault underestimate the FIQ nurses' union?

James Mennie, Montreal Gazette

Aug 29, 202412 min

Tech Corner: the world's first document-free airport is taking off in 2025

Joining Montreal Now with Aaron Rand is Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst.

Aug 29, 20248 min

How viable is Montreal’s plan to provide modular housing to the homeless?

Speaking with Aaron Rand are James Hughes, CEO of Old Brewery Mission, and Benoit Langevin, city councilor and opposition critic on Homelessness for Ensemble Montreal.

Aug 29, 20248 min

'Not terribly optimistic': Nurses continues to press Quebec for deal on flexibility and mobility

Joining Aaron Rand is Jennie Rhee, president of the MUHC Nursing and Cardiorespiratory Professionals Union, a FIQ affiliated union.

Aug 28, 202410 min

How tuition hikes for out-of-province students are impacting Quebec universities

Speaking on Montreal Now is Graham Carr, President and Vice-Chancellor of Concordia University.

Aug 28, 20249 min

Mennie: Quebec hydro rates expected to double as EV sales become mandatory

James Mennie, Montreal Gazette

Aug 28, 202411 min

Are Canada and Quebec's new immigration measures just about optics?

Speaking with with Aaron Rand is Toula Drimonis, columnist and author, who has written books on immigration and asylum seekers.

Aug 28, 202410 min

Legal Corner: How the language of a transaction could cost you

Chris Dimakos, CJAD 800 legal contributor

Aug 28, 20248 min

Montreal is offering free dog behaviour lessons. Here's what you need to know

Spokesperson for the city of Montreal, Philippe Sabourin speaks with Aaron Rand.

Aug 28, 20247 min

'Enough is enough': Quebec opposition critic on education calls for task force to address sexual violence in schools

Marwah Rizquy, Liberal MNA for Saint-Laurent, official opposition critic on education

Aug 27, 20248 min

Mennie: Léger poll suggests PLQ leadership race is a three-way fight

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Aug 27, 202411 min

Unconventional ways to prove you are a historic anglophone in Quebec

Josh Freed, columnist for the Montreal Gazette

Aug 27, 20248 min

The Right Chemistry: Seductive videos promoting miracle cures

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

Aug 27, 20248 min

'It is warranted': Employment minister justifies temporary foreign worker restrictions

Randy Boissonault, federal minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages

Aug 27, 202410 min

Mennie: Electric cars, foreign workers... what in the world has gotten into Justin Trudeau?!

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Aug 26, 202410 min

New study shows that humans age in accelerated bursts. How does it happen?

Dr. Michael Snyder, chair of the department of genetics at Stanford University and an author of the study

Aug 26, 20247 min