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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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Christopher Skeete: Quebec should have a bigger say when it comes to international relations 17.06.2026 10:14

Christopher Skeete, CAQ MNA for Sainte-Rose, Minister of International Relations, Minister responsible for the fight against racism, Minister responsible for the Laval region Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Hockey Night in Canada is coming to an end. Former broadcaster Dick Irvin reacts 17.06.2026 5:34

Dick Irvin Jr, retired sports broadcaster and author Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Husny: Charles Milliard made a mistake by raising expectations so much 16.06.2026 10:49

Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst

Mennie: Montreal’s English universities will need to teach French if they want funding from CAQ 16.06.2026 10:57

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.

Dr. Labos: The science around GLP-1 weight loss drugs and cancer 16.06.2026 9:46

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

Have you ever paid extra for plant-based milk at a coffee chain? You may be entitled to compensation 16.06.2026 7:09

Joey Zukran, class-action attorney with LPC Avocats specialising in consumer’s rights

Liberals want SQ to investigate allegations of racism by Montreal police. Is it a good idea? 16.06.2026 10:48

Jennifer Maccarone, Liberal MNA for Westmount–Saint-Louis, and official opposition critic for public security Alain Babineau, Director of Racial Profiling and Public Safety at The Red Coalition, joined Aaron on Montreal Now. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Heurtel: Fréchette is on brand heading into the next Quebec election 15.06.2026 14:42

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.

Mennie: The CAQ is desperate for any votes they can get 15.06.2026 12:40

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.

Charles Milliard is going after Paul St-Pierre Plamondon for defamation. What do the laws say? 15.06.2026 7:51

Pearl Eliadis, human rights lawyer and associate professor of law at McGill University, joins Aaron Rand on Montreal Now. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Housing repossessions in Quebec have tripled over last 12 years. What can be done? 15.06.2026 9:53

Noémie Beauvais, community organizer the Coalition of Housing Committees and Tenants Associations of Quebec (RCLALQ) joins Aaron Rand on Montreal Now.

Quebec’s finance minister explains how the province’s deficit fell by more than half the projection 12.06.2026 7:52

Eric Girard, Minister of Finance spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot 

Mulcair: This is the type of thing Paul St-Pierre Plamondon thinks of on his own 12.06.2026 7:52

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 am spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

Heurtel: Christine Fréchette has developed a brand 12.06.2026 9:34

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 spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

The Food Professor explains what Carney’s new $3.2B strategy will do for your wallet 12.06.2026 9:37

Sylvain Charlebois, ‘The Food Professor’, Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab, and Professor of Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

Business Brief: Is a technical recession still a recession? 12.06.2026 8:20

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

One Montrealer talks about being at the heart of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 206 12.06.2026 6:58

Alexander “A.C” Castillo Vasquez, co-writer and co-producer of the song “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

Melançon: Quebec in a sprint to pass new bills ahead of summer. Here's what we know so far 11.06.2026 9:39

Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette

Heurtel: Did this Quebec civil servant overstep by sharing private government information? 11.06.2026 10:47

Tech Corner: Ottawa moves to restrict social media for kids under 16 11.06.2026 9:24

Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.

Does Canada’s Safe Social Media Act go far enough? Here’s what one expert thinks 11.06.2026 9:08

Sara Grimes, Professor at McGill University and expert in children’s digital media culture and children’s rights in the digital environment spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Reid: The whole world is tired of Donald Trump’s shtick 10.06.2026 10:28

Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

Heurtel: Quebec Liberal leader Charles Milliard has yet to define himself 10.06.2026 14:53

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.

Legal Corner: Air Canada pilot flew without a valid license. Could the company face a class action? 10.06.2026 11:52

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.

Former RCMP officer reacts to calls for a bylaw against insulting a police officer 10.06.2026 6:37

Alain Babineau, Director of Racial Profiling and Public Safety at The Red Coalition Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov