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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

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Montreal
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Quebec
Christine Fréchette
Mark Carney
Quebec Politics
Montreal, Canada
Donald Trump
Pierre Poilievre
Danielle Smith
Quebec Liberal Party
Airbus
Alberta
United States
Canada–united States Relations
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Bill 96
Homelessness
Liberal Party Of Quebec

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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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 Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

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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 Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

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Natalie Daviault
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Valérie Tétreault
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Aaron Rand
Host of Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

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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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Some listeners feel hosts talk over guests and each other at times.
English Montreal news source is appreciated by newer and non-French speakers.
Topic-based episodes are helpful and focused on specific Montreal topics.
Background noise like pens and papers can be distracting for some listeners.

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Why does Quebec have a construction holiday?
Q: Do you ever get pushback from companies that say this is our busiest time and we should keep working?
She acknowledges the annual pushback debate, noting that there are ups and downs to the system, but that it remains a common practice with mixed effects on productivity and economy, including a temporary slowdown but also tourism-related benefits.
Why does Quebec have a construction holiday?
Q: Origin story of the construction holiday? Why do we have this big, huge construction holiday in Quebec?
Isabelle explains it's a long-established tradition (since 1971) designed to provide vacation opportunities for workers during the summer and to give employers access to a disciplined workforce schedule, while balancing seasonal demand and tourism.
Meta launches tool to tell parents if kids talk about suicide with its AI
Q: So what do you think about this new tool?
I think it's a promising step if implemented with clear privacy protections, robust oversight, and input from mental health professionals to define what should be flagged, but there are significant risks around overreach and misinterpretation that need careful handling.
Taxis want to remind you they exist if you’re going to the Montreal Trudeau airport
Q: Okay, I want to talk about that. But just sort of on this, our reporting, why do you think they left taxis out?
I think it's due to Uber being more in the media; people focus on Uber while taxi services are less talked about, even though taxis remain very much present and actively serving a large portion of the population.
New transitional housing project for homeless women to come to Montreal
Q: How will eligibility and placement into the 54 units work?
The Old Brewery Mission will establish selection criteria prioritizing women with homelessness experience or risk, with voluntary participation and referrals from the community to ensure the units reach those most in need.

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The show covers timely political, policy, and current affairs in Montreal and Canada, often featuring guests who provide expert analysis on housing, transportation, energy, immigration, and public policy. Episodes tend to dissect complex issues with a pragmatic, issue-minded lens, balancing partisan context with practical implications for businesses and residents. A notable strength is its ability to bring in policymakers, legal experts, and academics to translate news into actionable takeaways for listeners, making it useful for professionals navigating regulatory and civic landscapes. A few recurring strengths include strong local relevance, clear topic focus, and guests who help illuminate how policy choices affect everyday life, though ... more

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