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This is Montreal

This is Montreal

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Dive into the Montreal stories you’re curious about and the issues you want to understand. From Laval to Longueuil and across the island, host Ainslie MacLellan explores the complexities of our colourful, vibrant and sometimes frustrating, but always interesting city. Every Thursday.

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Episodes
  • Spring Forward, Fall Back–or just stop the time change in Quebec?

    Spring Forward, Fall Back–or just stop the time change in Quebec?
    Oct 15 2026

    In a few weeks, we’ll be changing our clocks, and leaving Daylight Saving Time behind. But more provinces in Canada are making the decision to abandon the time change. With Manitoba, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories making the jump this November 1st, what about Quebec? Guest host Sudha Krishnan looks at whether it’s a good idea, and what the possible implications could be on the economy–and on your health.
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    14 mins
  • Quebec cast its vote at the ballot box. So, what comes next?

    Quebec cast its vote at the ballot box. So, what comes next?
    Oct 8 2026

    Quebec’s incoming Premier, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, has big plans for the province: from possible changes to healthcare to talks of an eventual referendum. What’s in store for Quebecers as the next crop of politicians waits to be sworn into office? Guest host Sudha Krishnan walks us through the province’s new political landscape and looks ahead with Cathy Senay, CBC’s National Assembly Correspondent.
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    22 mins
  • Hot races and ridings to watch — days before Quebecers vote

    Hot races and ridings to watch — days before Quebecers vote
    Sep 30 2026

    What could the map of Quebec look like, after voters go to the polls this October 5th? With tight races in many ridings, the political landscape could change dramatically. That’s what CBC's Sudha Krishnan’s is watching for our election night special. She joins hosts Ainslie MacLellan and Alison Brunette with a look at what you need to know about the race to be next premier of Quebec, in a special cross-over episode between This is Montreal and This is Quebec.
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    24 mins
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