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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

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Christine Fréchette
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Quebec
Quebec Politics
Donald Trump
Mark Carney
Quebec Liberal Party
Montreal, Canada
Danielle Smith
United States
Homelessness
Airbus
Alberta
Lloyd Robertson
Parti Québécois
Montreal Gazette
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24 Sussex Drive

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!

This show includes AI-generated content.

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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.

Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP for Saanich—Gulf Islands since 2011

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Julian Karaguesian served in the Canadian Ministry of Finance and the Canadian Embassy in Washington and he is now a professor of economics at McGill

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Eric Duhaime, Leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec

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Anita Bruinsma
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Michael McNaught
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Jamil Springer
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Sadaf Ahsan
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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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‘I take nothing for granted’: Liberal leader Charles Milliard on new polling, party values
Q: What would you do for the English community?
Milliard stresses listening to English-speaking communities, promises targeted engagement, and asserts the Liberal Party's commitment to protecting diversity while promoting French culture.
‘I take nothing for granted’: Liberal leader Charles Milliard on new polling, party values
Q: How are you going to fight the Parti Québécois on issues like identity?
Milliard argues for a federalist stance and a broad, inclusive policy approach that highlights Canada-friendly values and a strong social-economic platform as alternatives to identity-focused attacks.
‘I take nothing for granted’: Liberal leader Charles Milliard on new polling, party values
Q: But can we start with that poll yesterday?
Milliard acknowledges the poll data, expresses cautious optimism about movement, and emphasizes a focus on engaging French-speaking voters while not overreacting to short-term fluctuations.
RESP withdrawals: Here's what you need to know if your teen is going to university
Q: Can grandparents contribute and how does that affect beneficiaries and tax?
Grandparents can contribute to a beneficiary's RESP, but there are no direct tax benefits for the contributor; the government grants and investment growth within the RESP still benefit the designated student as the beneficiary.
RESP withdrawals: Here's what you need to know if your teen is going to university
Q: When should someone start withdrawing from the RESP in relation to tuition and housing costs?
Start with the big upfront costs like tuition and residence, then stagger smaller withdrawals for other term costs as needed, avoiding a single large lump sum to minimize risk and align with the student's actual expenses.

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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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