Raphaël Melançon

Raphaël Melançon, Quebec political analyst and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, and Andrew Caddell, columnist and president of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, discuss a reported Trump-Carney phone call and claims about walked-back Davos remarks. They also tackle a Montreal school secretary demanding French emails and the political fallout of a CAQ leadership contest. Short, punchy takes on politics, language rules, and party dynamics.

Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst and founder of Trafalgar Strategies, teams up with Justine McIntyre, a former Montreal city councillor and strategic consultant. They dive into the hypotheticals of the U.S. buying Greenland, debating historical attempts and local sentiment. The conversation shifts to Quebec politics, highlighting youth support for Charles Millard's leadership campaign. Finally, they tackle the state of Trudeau Airport, weighing its infrastructure shortcomings against alternatives like Mirabel.

In this lively discussion, political analyst Raphaël Melançon and media commentator Meeker Guerrier dive into Quebec’s controversial decision to cut subsidies for religious schools and ban religious symbols for educators. They probe the political motivations behind these measures and assess their impact on minority communities. The duo also reacts to a shocking court ruling allowing a criminal to vacation in Florida, emphasizing the dangers of judicial leniency. Finally, they tackle McGill's cut of 25 varsity sports, highlighting the financial strains in academia.

Justine McIntyre, a strategic consultant and former city councillor, joins political analyst Raphaël Melançon for a deep dive into the chaos within the Quebec Liberal Party. They discuss Marwah Rizqy's suspension and allegations of vote-buying during the leadership race. The panel debates whether Pablo Rodriguez can weather these scandals and what it means for party dynamics. They also touch on extravagant nurse salaries and a controversial Ontario proposal forcing impaired drivers to pay child support after fatal incidents. Political intrigue abounds!

In this episode, political analyst Raphaël Melançon and special advisor Jimmy Zoubris tackle the recent backtrack by Projet Montreal on biweekly trash pickups, prompted by community complaints about odors and overflowing bins. They also delve into a shocking hunting accident where a man mistakenly shot another, discussing the ramifications for hunting regulations and public safety. Plus, insights on Canada’s diplomatic role in Ukraine and the government's approach to navigating U.S. trade relations make for a thought-provoking discussion.