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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

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Montreal
Quebec
Canada
Donald Trump
Mark Carney
Coalition Avenir Québec
CAQ
Iran
Quebec Liberal Party
Social Media
Bill 96
Parti Québécois
Pierre Poilievre
United States
Quebec Politics
Francois Legault
Homelessness
Bill 21
Quebec City
Mental Health

Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation. The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie. Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!

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Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

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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.

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Political analyst David Heurtel is an attorney. He is a former Québec liberal cabinet minister and CEO of Montreal’s Olympic Park. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

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Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

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Jillian Mehran
Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Mental Health and Women's Health (UK)
UK Parliament
Episode: Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of April 20, 2026
Douglas Dixon
Canadian citizen, deported from the U.S.; interviewee sharing his experience
Independent
Episode: Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of April 20, 2026
François Marquis
Head of Intensive Care at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
Episode: Quebec pledges $700 million to the Maisonneuve- Rosemont hospital. Is it enough?
Shannon Ruzycki
General internist and assistant professor, University of Calgary; co-author of the study
University of Calgary
Episode: New study shows sexual misconduct by doctors is being under-reported
India Jade McCue
Photographer and educator who was on the cruise; spoke about the reroute to St. John, New Brunswick
Virgin Voyages (customer)
Episode: This Columbus couple's Bermuda cruise was rerouted to... New Brunswick?!
Gillian Mehran
Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Mental Health and Women's Health (UK)
UK Parliament
Episode: UK approves lifetime smoking ban for people born after 2008. Should Canada follow suit?
Jessica Buckley
President and CEO of the Lung Health Foundation
Lung Health Foundation (Canada)
Episode: UK approves lifetime smoking ban for people born after 2008. Should Canada follow suit?
Aaron Derfel
Investigative reporter for The Montreal Gazette, health journalist
The Montreal Gazette
Episode: 'Defies logic': Quebec's digital health record rollout is delayed, overbudget and problematic
Alan Carter
Dean of Research and Professor at the Department of Construction Engineering, ETS
ETS
Episode: Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of April 13, 2026

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Trudie Mason
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Aaron Rand
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4.5 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Topic-based episodes are helpful

    Newer listener and I’m assuming I’m skewing younger within the typical listener demographics.

    I’m enjoying the podcast so far, especially that each episode is focused on specific topics vs a longer episode covering many things. This does clutter up my podcast feed a bit but I like that I can pick and choose the topics that I’m interested in. I appreciate having an English source of current news within Montreal that I don’t need to use tools to translate.

    I gave 3 stars because the hosts seem... more

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English-language, Montreal-focused current events provide useful context for non-French speakers.
Topic-based episodes are helpful and focused on specific subjects.
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Quebec pledges $700 million to the Maisonneuve- Rosemont hospital. Is it enough?
Q: How long until patients will begin to see changes?
The plan involves constructing a completely new pavilion from the ground up, with years of work before completion while maintaining the older hospital; changes will be gradual and occur alongside ongoing operations.
Quebec pledges $700 million to the Maisonneuve- Rosemont hospital. Is it enough?
Q: What makes this funding different from earlier announcements?
Dr. Marquis points out that this time there are defined dates, a realistic timetable, and concrete steps like securing surrounding lands and moving utilities, signaling a real start to construction rather than just promises.
Heurtel: If there is any shot for Christine Frechette winning any seats, it’s not going to be in Montreal
Q: Anything new today that you heard with respect to Canada-U.S. trade negotiations back and forth?
The ambassador apologized for an English-only invitation and aligned with the Prime Minister's stance on supply management, signaling a cautious but coherent stance in line with Canada's broader position without undermining negotiations.
Heurtel: If there is any shot for Christine Frechette winning any seats, it’s not going to be in Montreal
Q: Did you see this coming, David? Could you have seen this coming?
I didn't predict it to that extent, but Eric Jemm has been trying to reinvent himself since 2022 to align with mainstream politics, aiming to attract more support even though his personal numbers remain low.
'Defies logic': Quebec's digital health record rollout is delayed, overbudget and problematic
Q: Why not use Canadian technology or systems?
There was a Quebec initiative (Crystal Net) that floundered, and the Jewish General Hospital shows a successful bottom-up approach, suggesting public procurement and local solutions can work better in some contexts.

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The show focuses on Canadian politics, Montreal-specific issues, and timely international developments, often pairing political analysis with on-the-ground reporting. Episodes frequently feature former party leaders, Canadian political journalists, and subject-matter experts in cybersecurity, technology, and public policy, with discussions ranging from regional governance and immigration to Middle East affairs and infrastructure. A notable trait is its habit of mixing sharp political analysis with in-studio debates and timely guest perspectives, sometimes peppered with live updates on local issues and sponsor segments. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want quick, topic-driven briefings on politics, policy, and current events, with... more

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