The new budget reveals more spending, and more immigration. Plus: Loto-Québec will let you gamble in even more places.
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.
On today's Big 5: Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage, a Government Relations and Strategic Communications Firm and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Christopher Skeete, former CAQ minister.
The federal government unveiled a massive 2026 budget containing $142.1 billion in new incentives and spending, drawing sharp criticism from opposition…
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