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This is Montreal

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Dive into the Montreal stories you’re curious about and the issues you want to understand. From Laval to Longueuil and across the island, host Ainslie MacLellan explores the complexities of our colourful, vibrant and sometimes frustrating, but always interesting city. Every Thursday.

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Young Montrealers are more likely than previous generations to still be living with their parents. A big reason why, according to researchers, is just how much it costs to move out. We’ll hear from Montrealers about the ups and downs of living at hom... more

During one of the busiest times of the year for Montreal strip clubs, some strippers are boycotting work, in order to protest working conditions and to demand greater labour protections against things like arbitrary firings and violence in the workpl... more

On one block in Verdun, tenants were displaced from four adjacent rental buildings, following two fires in the span of a few months in 2024. Since then, two of the buildings have been converted to undivided condos. Some tenants from another building ... more

Beyond wins and losses, beyond the thrill of playoff runs, there’s a deeper thread woven through the bleu blanc rouge that ties together a city, its history and its people. Brendan Kelly, author of Habs Nation, explores what makes the Canadiens so ce... more

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Adore Goldman
Co-founder, Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC); sex worker activist
SWAC/CATS
Episode: Why some Montreal strippers are on strike during F1 weekend
Sadie Molland
Tenant featured in Verdun building displacement story
Tenant in Verdun fires case
Episode: Burnt out: How fire displaces Montreal tenants
Thomas MacMillan
Tenant in Verdun displacement story
Tenant in Verdun fires case
Episode: Burnt out: How fire displaces Montreal tenants
Lily Chu
Tenant whose building was fire-damaged and later converted to undivided condos
Former tenant, Montreal
Episode: Burnt out: How fire displaces Montreal tenants
Daniel Rochefort
Landlord involved in Sadie/Thomas case
Owner/landlord (as stated in the episode)
Episode: Burnt out: How fire displaces Montreal tenants
David Searle
Housing lawyer
Independent housing-law practitioner
Episode: Burnt out: How fire displaces Montreal tenants
Lynn O'Donnell
Advocate with Verdun housing group CACV
CACV
Episode: Burnt out: How fire displaces Montreal tenants
Linole Donald
Analyst with Verdun CACV
CACV
Episode: Burnt out: How fire displaces Montreal tenants
Leah Hendry
CBC Montreal investigative reporter
CBC
Episode: Burnt out: How fire displaces Montreal tenants

Host

Ainslie MacLellan
Host of This is Montreal and lead presenter, frequently guiding deep-dive conversations on Montreal's identity, policy, and culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Great show

    Great way to keep up with the city

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMS32205
    United States6 months ago
  • Interesting and well researched

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mtl
    2 years ago
  • Impressive!

    Love everything about it: subjects, host, sound effects. So cool to (re)discover Montreal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paule25
    Canada2 years ago
  • Local and informative

    I am loving this series on our fair city. Many of the questions asked have also been things I’ve always wondered about, and some I never considered but are still interesting! Particularly, I liked the episodes on transit and recycling. I can’t wait for the tap to pay transit fare to happen for the STM (ARTM? I don’t even know what that is! I guess that’s what makes it complicated!) but from the recent episode, it sounds like we are a long ways off from that setup still. Thanks Ainslie and team f... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonquille
    Canada2 years ago
  • Yassssss

    Love this. Part investigation, part soundscape, part love letter to one of the iconic Montreal delights that unifies us all. So much went into

    This! So good. Can’t wait to hear the next one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dswdrff
    Canada2 years ago

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Guests frequently highlight the host's clarity and ability to connect policy to everyday life.
The show is praised for thoughtful interviews and nuanced perspectives on Montreal issues.
Listeners appreciate the investigative rigor and city-focused storytelling.

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How to know if your rent increase is legit
Q: What should a tenant do to confirm whether a rent increase is justified?
Request receipts and supporting documents from the landlord, check the TAL rent calculation tool and the rental registry to compare rents in the area, and consider escalation to the TAL if the figures seem unreasonable.
How to know if your rent increase is legit
Q: Okay, so what happens if the tenant refuses the increase and the landlord and the tenant can't agree?
The landlord can ask the TAL to fix the rent, submitting documents to justify the increase, and the Tribunal will set a date to determine the new rent after reviewing the evidence.
Montreal: How many cities are on this island anyway?
Q: How do you introduce yourself when you want to tell people where do you live?
Many residents vary their introduction based on who they are speaking to, sometimes identifying as Montrealers while also taking pride in being Westmounters.
Montreal: How many cities are on this island anyway?
Q: What is the deal with Westmount?
Westmount is a special metropolitan enclave within Montreal that has its own identity and history, with residents feeling both attachment to their city and connections to Montreal.
Pablo Rodriguez resigns as Quebec Liberal leader, capping off a wild season in provincial politics
Q: What has this been like for him? How has he been dealing with that pressure?
The pressure is enormous, and it's very hard for him personally and politically, with former Liberal MNAs and ministers calling for his resignation as the election approaches.

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The series consistently covers Montreal's people, policies, and city life through investigative reporting, cultural storytelling, and data-driven context. Episodes frequently explore urban policy, housing, infrastructure, local politics, and notable regional histories, often featuring journalists, researchers, policymakers, and activists. A standout aspect is the blend of rigorous reporting with human-centered perspectives, giving listeners clear takeaways on how decisions in Montreal affect daily life while also offering deeper cultural insights into the city's identity and evolution.

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Recent guests on This is Montreal include:

1. Adore Goldman
2. Sadie Molland
3. Thomas MacMillan
4. Lily Chu
5. Daniel Rochefort
6. David Searle
7. Lynn O'Donnell
8. Linole Donald

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