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This week on Focus Montreal: Dec. 26

In this file photo Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard responds to the Opposition during question period Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the legislature in Quebec City. Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press

MONTREAL — Focus Montreal introduces Montrealers to people who are shaping our community, bringing their stories into focus.

It airs on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and at midnight.

Take a look at who we’re meeting this week on Focus Montreal:

Year in Review: Premier Philippe Couillard

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard was in Montreal the day after the province finally signed a deal with public sector workers.

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With a deal in the works Couillard was in good spirits and excited about the year that has passed and the possibilities ahead.

Global Montreal’s Senior Anchor Jamie Orchard looks back on 2015 with Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard and discusses what his plans are for 2016.

 Train de l’Ouest

Premier Philippe Couillard, touched upon many different issues during his interview with Senior Anchor Jamie Orchard, from the Bombardier C-series launch to the recent union deal.

And Couillard also made some promises on a huge importance to the West Island community — the Train de l’Ouest.

Melanie Joly: Minister of Canadian Heritage

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Montrealers got to know Mélanie Joly when she ran for Mayor of the city in 2013.

Now she’s turning her attention to federal politics.

She was elected MP for the riding of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and now serves as Minister of Canadian Heritage.

Joly dropped by Focus Montreal to talk about her new portfolio.

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