Quebec Liberal insiders say Charles Milliard’s campaign is a train wreck. Plus: We’re kinda sorta joining the EU!

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform.Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. New provincial election polls show the Parti Québécois holding its lead as Premier Christine Fréchette's trade war boost begins to disappear. Internal Quebec Liberal insiders are heavily criticizing Charles Milliard's campaign, labeling it a complete trainwreck. Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Europe to explore a first-of-its-kind associate membership alliance with the European Union. The ongoing Canada-US trade war has pushed Mark Carney's national polling numbers to a dominant forty-nine percent. Montreal Canadiens fans will face higher costs this season as Amazon Prime secures exclusive rights to broadcast seven regular-season games.