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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
by CJAD 800
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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Why are Quebecers the most satisfied with their quality of life across all of Canada?
John F. Helliwell, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia and a founding editor of the World Happiness Report
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Husny: This is an opportunity for Christine Fréchette to be seen outside of Quebec
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
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Heurtel: It’s not necessary for the Parti Québécois and Paul St-Pierre Plamondon to have facts
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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The key to preventing strokes may have been found in an unlikely place - the filter in your coffee machine
Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 - you can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM
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Quebec’s finance sector rallies behind Montreal to host the new NATO defence bank
Jacques Deforges, CEO of Finance Montréal Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Your digital devices need spring cleaning too. Here’s what you should be doing.
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
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Quebec Solidaire pledged to cap rent increases to inflation targets “abusive landlords.”
Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of Civica Strategies and former city councillor Image: LA PRESSE CANADIENNE/Graham Hughes
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Heurtel: Charles Milliard is showing that he can attract people
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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What will happen to the plans to turn Montreal’s McGill College into a pedestrian square
Leslie Roberts, city councilor for the downtown Peter McGill district
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Are cell phone bans in U.S. schools successful? One study took a look at it.
Thomas S. Dee, - Professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education
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Digital health records transition runs into major issues on Monday after a relatively successful weekend
Dr. Grégoire Bernèche, president of Quebec’s radiologists association Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
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Engelbert Humperdink: I can't wait for my Montreal concert in October!
Iconic music legend Engelbert Humperdink joined Aaron Rand to talk about his incredible career and his upcoming concert at Place Des Arts on October 8th. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Mulcair: Does Milliard bring back Marwah Rizqy to the Liberal Party?
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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Heurtel: Pablo Rodriguez has his hands full with the Lakhoyan Oliver's situation
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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Melançon: MNA Sona Lakhoyan Olivier should resign for the sake of the National Assembly
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette
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Heurtel: Toronto is playing dirty with facts to delegitimize Montreal’s candidacy to host Canada’s future defence bank
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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Tech Corner: OpenAI didn't respect Canadian privacy law when it trained ChatGPT
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News. Imagew: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Airbus just got its biggest order ever for A220 planes. How will it pull it off?
Guillaume Chevasson, CEO of Airbus Canada Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Restaurant critic Lesley Chesterman weighs in on the Montreal spots who were given Michelin stars
Lesley Chesterman, Writer, Restaurant critic, Cookbook author
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Reid: What Claude Morin did to his team was disgraceful & unforgivable
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin
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Heurtel: Christine Fréchette has 5 weeks to try to put money back in the pocket of Quebecers
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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“He invented the 24-hour news cycle”: Ted Turner, founder of CNN, passes away at 87
Chris Bumbray, Editor-in-Chief of JoBlo.com, and Film Critic with CTV News Channel Image: Nancy Mangiafico/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File
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Alberta separatists say they have enough support to launch a referendum. Here’s what comes next.
Lori Williams, expert in Canadian politics from Mount Royal University in Calgary spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Premier wants a law akin Clare’s Law. How could it help prevent domestic violence in Quebec?
Dr. Crystal Giesbrecht (GEESE-BREKT), Director of Research at the Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan, the member association for domestic violence shelters and counselling centres spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
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Husny: Christine Fréchette is trying to keep the CAQ happy
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
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Heurtel: Christine Fréchette’s aim to renew the notwithstanding clause is her first mistake since becoming Premier
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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The Right Chemistry: U.S wanting to do more research into psychedelic drugs
Dr. Joe Schwarcz is director of the McGill Office for Science & Society. He is also host of The Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800.
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Here’s why this parent thinks an Australia-style social media ban wouldn’t be enough
Carol Todd, Founder or the Amanda Todd Legacy, an organization that promotes education and awareness regarding bullying, cyber abuse, internet safety, and mental health
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Was the level of violence during the May Day parade a performance or genuine cause for worry?
Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of Civica Strategies and former city councillor Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Heurtel: Mark Carney is sending a clear message to the Americans that Canada will not be bullied
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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How would Ontario’s law banning reselling tickets for higher than face value work, exactly?
Pascal Courty, Professor in Economics at the University of Victoria Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Paul Sakuma
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How much money do you need to make in Montreal to live in dignity?
Eve-Lyne Couturier, Researcher at the progressive think tank IRIS Image: CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of April 27, 2026
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent Bernard Leblanc, President and Chief Executive Officer at La Maison Simons Sara Eve Levac, lawyer and analyst at Option Consommateurs, consumer protection group & Natalie Preddie, Travel journalist and author Candi Staton, 5x Grammy nominated American gospel singer
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Mulcair: Bring back proper rent control in the province of Quebec
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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Heurtel: There is no strategy with the English speaking community and Éric Duhaime anymore
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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Business Brief: Montreal is a step closer to hosting a new multinational defence bank
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent
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Melançon: Defending Quebec’s interests and jurisdictions is a normal thing to hear from Fréchette
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
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Heurtel: Canada is becoming more a partner of Europe than the U.S.
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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Tech Corner: Study identifies major downside of wearing a fitness tracker
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
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Olympic medalist says new government investment in sports a win for Canada
Laurent Dubreuil, Olympic speed skater and bronze medalist at the Milano Cortina Games Image: AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
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Reid: Christine Fréchette is playing her cards right but can she win?
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin
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Heurtel: Christine Fréchette has shifted the momentum by cutting taxes for small and medium-sized businesses
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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Legal Corner: When do paid sick days at work become time theft?
CJAD 800 legal contributor Chris Dimakos is a lawyer and managing partner at Dimakos Law Group. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
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How Quebec-based Simons has managed to grow amid a retail shift
Bernard Leblanc, President and Chief Executive Officer at La Maison Simons Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Here are the key takeaways from Mark Carney's spring economic update
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent
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Husny: It was very smart of Christine Fréchette to visit Washington
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
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Heurtel: Average Canadians and Quebecers do not feel the economy is going well
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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Meet the landscaper who is filling Montreal potholes on his own dime
Saâd Tekiout co-owner of the landscaping company Marquize Paysagement Eric Oliver, lawyer practicing in municipal law and partner at Oliver Avocat Image: Noovo Info
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American soul singer Candi Staton shares the story behind 'Young Hearts Run Free'
Candi Staton, 5x Grammy-nominated American singer Image: AP Photo/Mark Zaleski
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Carney has introduced Canada’s first national sovereign wealth fund. How will it work?
Justine McIntyre, strategic consultant and former city councillor Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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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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