MONTREAL – The arrest of Montreal’s mayor on Monday caused a media furor. Watch a round up of the Global News’ coverage, interviews, analysis and reaction.
Mayor arrested and charged
Michael Applebaum took over the job of mayor just seven months ago, promising he was the man to clean up Montreal City Hall. His arrest on corruption charges has once again shaken Quebec’s faith in political leaders. Mike Armstrong reports.
Details of the charges
Quebec has called on Montreal’s mayor to resign after his arrest on Monday. Applebaum faces 14 charges including fraud and conspiracy. Domenic Fazioli has details of the arrests.
Political reaction to mayor’s arrest
Municipal and provincial politicians had a lot to say on Monday about the arrest of Montreal’s mayor. Tim Sargeant reports.
Montrealers’ reaction
Montrealers reacted with shock and anger. Elysia Bryan Baynes talks to residents to get their perspective on the arrest of the city’s mayor on Monday.
What’s next for Montreal?
Concordia political science professor Harold Chorney comments on Applebaum’s arrest and shares some political insight into Montreal’s political crisis.
Raw: Monteral mayor leaves custody
Montreal Mayor Michael Applebaum had no comment as he left Quebec provincial police headquarters after being interrogated for most of the day on Monday.
Extended interview with Applebaum
Jamie Orchard sat down in November with Montreal’s new mayor, Michael Applebaum. Watch the extended interview here.
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