Gabriel Retta

Guests Jimmy Zoubris, a special advisor to the mayor of Montreal, and Gabriel Retta, Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition, dive into the charm and challenges of city versus country living. They discuss a recent storm's impact on Montreal’s infrastructure and the pressing need for improvements amid recurring flooding. The conversation also touches on the happiness disparity across Quebec municipalities, with Montreal surprisingly ranking low. Plus, they unpack a political controversy surrounding accountability and a notable resignation in local government.

Jimmy Zoubris, a special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal, teams up with Gabriel Retta, Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition, to tackle urgent issues in the city. They discuss the precarious future of Montreal's Formula 1 Grand Prix, spotlighting stalled negotiations and the need for enhancement amidst competition. The duo also delves into the controversy surrounding a mayoral candidate accused of violating housing regulations, exposing the clash between political integrity and the pressing housing crisis in Montreal.

Gabriel Retta, Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition in Montreal, and Christina Chough, Chair of the Modern Languages Department at Dawson College, dive into a fiery discussion about a controversial call between Mark Carney and Donald Trump regarding Canada’s statehood. They explore transparency issues in politics and analyze Quebec's costly infrastructure projects like the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel. The chat also shifts to education, debating the implications of a court ruling on tuition hikes for out-of-province students, all while celebrating Montreal's passionate hockey culture.