Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
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Heurtel: Feds are correct in taxing Laval on recovered funds from corrupt mayor
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 and spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand.
Mennie: Like it or not, Trump has changed the fundamentals of Quebec politics
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 spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
Here are some scams to be aware of leading into tax season
Tony Anscombe, Cybersecurity Expert and Chief Security Evangelist at ESET
'Just like the old boss': Former U.S. National Security Advisor on possibility of regime change in Iran
John Bolton, former National Security Advisor of the United States spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
Mulcair: Christine Fréchette took a massive tumble when she went down that path
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: Will female asylum seekers become CAQ Quebec’s latest existential threat?
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 & he spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
One Quebecer stranded in Dubai shares his story while war rages on in the Middle East
Simon Marcotte, Specialist in influencer marketing currently stuck in Dubai. He is originally from Quebec City & spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
Jewish group reacts to antisemitic vandalism on Montreal businesses
Multiple Jewish-owned businesses in Montreal's St. Laurent borough were vandalized with swastikas earlier this week. B'nai Brith Regional Director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Paola Samuel joins Trudie Mason (in for Aaron Rand) with her reaction to the incidents. Image: Courtesy Gourmetti
'It's extremely scary': Mayor of Chateauguay reacts after large hole opens up on Sauvagine Bridge
Eric Allard, Mayor of Chateauguay spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand.
Melançon: Only the people of Iran can choose their next leader
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 spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
Mennie: Seven months until election day (and it’s already proving to be a very bumpy ride)
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 spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
Tech Corner: Misinformation, AI images related to Iran conflict spreading online
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
What's with all the hype around cottage cheese?
Kim Arrey, registered dietitian and nutritionist spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
Reid: As comfortable as Mark Carney is on the world stage, he still needs to be careful
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin
Montreal woman speaks out after getting assaulted in the metro
Fatma Chouikha, a Montreal-based content creator and a driving school manager
Mennie: Another day, another poll suggesting that Quebec sovereignty and reality don’t mix
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.
Montreal study suggests young gamers are at higher risk of mental health problems
Vincent Paquin, Assistant Professor in McGill’s Department of Psychiatry and psychiatrist at the Jewish General Hospital
Retail Council of Canada reacts to OQLF sending out 'secret shoppers' to verify language compliance
Michel Rochette, Quebec president of the Retail Council of Canada
Heurtel: Mark Carney was trying to preserve a very successful trade mission
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.
Why are conspiracy theories spreading like wildfire across Canada?
Mathieu Lavigne, analytic lead at the Media Ecosystem Observatory and a co-author of the study on misinformation
Mennie: Once again, Quebec declares open season on 'bonjour-hi'
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.
Everything you need to know about weight loss drugs and their generic counterparts
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 7:20AM Image: AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File
Heurtel: The only person that does know why we’re doing this is Donald Trump
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: Did Carney blow it on Iran?
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.
Quebecers are spending more time than ever on social media
Dr. Sara Grimes, Professor at McGill University and expert in children’s digital media culture and children’s rights in the digital environment
MONTREAL NOW PODCAST: Canadian long-track Olympic speed skater is sounding the alarm over lack of funding, an accountant tells you what you need to know for tax season, affordable cars in 2026, & the threat of a referendum has cost us $100 million, according to the Quebec Finance Minister
Laurent Dubreuil, Olympic speed skater who won bronze in the 500m long track Harvey Bienenstock, CPA Greg Layson, Digital Editor at Automotive News Canada Eric Girard, Quebec Minister of Finance
This family-run Villeray bakery was the latest target of Quebec's French language police
Charbel Hannan, son of the owner of Lahmajoune Villeray, a family-run bakery
Mulcair: Pierre Poilievre poured his heart and soul into this one…
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: Is Eric Duhaime a bigger worry than the PQ for the Liberals?
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: Netflix abandons Warner Bros bid, making way for a Paramount takeover
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent
Meet the Montreal comic behind the first all-Black comedy tour in Canada
Rodney Ramsey, comedian behind the Underground Comedy Railroad
Just how much is the threat of a referendum costing the province of Quebec?
Eric Girard, Minister of Finance
Melançon: Sovereignty is becoming more of a burden for the PQ
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: Are we headed for a CAQ coronation?
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 an affordable car in 2026?
Greg Layson, Digital Editor at Automotive News Canada
What should you know before heading to the airport for your spring break vacation?
Anne-Sophie Hamel, spokesperson with Montreal Airports
Reid: When Trump is weak his ability to invoke harm on Canada is diminished
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin
Mennie: Is the PQ running out of gas? (And are the Conservatives about to surprise us all?)
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.
Fake buskers are playing in the Montreal metro. Here's why real musicians are upset
Claire Dellar, pianist and communications manager for the Regroupement des Musiciens du Metro et de la Rue de Montréal
Should the Canadian Party of Quebec merge with the Quebec Liberals?
Joseph Cianflone, Leader of the Canadian Party of Quebec
'The budgets are so lean': Canadian Olympic Committee stresses importance of sports funding
Eric Myles, Chief Sports Officer at the Canadian Olympic Committee
Husny: Expect tariffs, tariffs, and more tariffs to be the theme during the State of the Union
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
Mennie: The CAQ vote justifiably collapsed in Chicoutimi. What’s the Liberals' excuse?
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: Bacteria that may boost brain health
Dr. Joe Schwarcz is director of the McGill Office for Science & Society. He is also host of The Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800.
Tax season is here. This accountant tells you everything you need to know
Harvey Bienenstock, certified public accountant
This Canadian long-track Olympic speed skater is sounding the alarm over lack of funding
Laurent Dubreuil, Olympic speed skater who won bronze in the 500m long track Image: AP Photo/Luca Bruno
Medical specialists are ramping up pressure tactics as negotiations with Quebec stall
Dr. Arsène-Joseph Basmadjian, cardiologist at the Montreal Heart Institute and advisor with the Quebec Federation of Medical Specialists
Heurtel: Could Christine Fréchette be Quebec's Mark Carney?
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: Will Quebec’s fate in October be decided in Chicoutimi tonight?
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.
Why are parents increasingly turning to homeschooling since the pandemic?
Gina Patone, homeschooling mother and representative for the Quebec Homeschooling Association