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Each week, POLITICO’s Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric bring to life the stories that are driving the news in Ottawa and beyond — drawing on their deep reporting from Parliament Hill and across the provinces to reveal the characters and conflicts that are shaping Canada’s future.
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- 3 days ago25 min
Canada has its Europe moment
Today on Playbook Canada, Politico’s Jack Blanchard borrows Mickey Djuric’s chair to speak with Nick Taylor Vaisey about the Canada-EU lovefest inside the European Parliament. They dissect the politics on both sides of the Atlantic. They came, they saw but will they invest? Nick breaks down the Canada Investment Summit and Jack sees possible shades of Emmanuel Macron in Mark Carney. Also, why does Australia's populist right keep praising Canada's immigration policy?
- 1 weeks ago34 min
The U.S. strikes back, Canada holds its fire | David Cohen
The U.S. strikes back at Canada's counter-tariffs. Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric sift through the government's response, the politics at play and how one company with Bombardier in its name got caught in the crosshairs; Philippe J. Fournier makes sense of the wild ride that is the Quebec election campaign; Mark Carney hits the road on a persuasion tour; and former U.S. ambassador to Canada David Cohen sits down to talk repairing relations, and the best cheesesteak in Philly.
- 2 weeks ago45 min
Damien Kurek on why Alberta feels unheard
The Alberta MP who stepped aside for Pierre Poilievre in Battle River—Crowfoot sits down with Mickey Djuric to tackle the big questions facing the country: What does it mean to be Canadian? What does it mean to be Albertan? And why are these separatist conversations happening now? From 1,000 pink slips when the Keystone XL expansion was cancelled to the original vision for Confederation, this conversation covers a lot of ground — with a brief stop for a sleepover with dinosaurs at the Drumheller museum.
- Aug 20, 202625 min
Carney and the politics of concessions
Mark Carney faces a political conundrum: Canadians are in no mood for concessions, but dealing with Washington demands some flexibility. How does he show Canada he's standing firm while keeping his options open with Washington? Playbook marks its 5th birthday with cake, balloons and a crush of Ottawa insiders — some of whom we cornered to share what’s blinking on their radar. Plus, Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Tim Tierney joins us to talk about the politics of potholes.
- Aug 13, 202625 min
Ian Brodie on the right, and very wrong, way to engage Alberta
Next up in our summer series looking at the separatism movement in Alberta, Ian Brodie. The first chief of staff to former prime minister Stephen Harper weighs in on the debate dividing his province. He explains why even an 80 percent vote to remain in Canada may not be enough to quash the separatist movement without Mark Carney and Danielle Smith working to lock it down. Plus, his thoughts on Stephen Harper’s role in the campaign. And the right, and very wrong, way for federal politicians to engage with Albertans on this issue.
- Aug 6, 202636 min
Separatism becomes Alberta's forever wedge | Jason Kenney
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney joins the pod for a candid conversation about patriotism in a time of separatism. Kenney describes the movement as a “perfect umbrella for every obsession, paranoia and anxiety” gripping parts of the province's right wing. He shares how it's getting personal — ending friendships, including some of his own, and dividing families. And he predicts separatism will be a permanent wedge inside Alberta's conservative party. Plus, Nick watches for Mark Carney vacation plans as trade issues escalate. And Mickey has her eye on Pierre Poilievre, who's been unusually quiet while Conservatives feud online.
- Jul 30, 202628 min
Alberta debates, investment waits | Deborah Yedlin
Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric speak with Calgary Chamber CEO Deborah Yedlin for a frontline read on Alberta’s shifting mood — from standing ovations for Mark Carney to concerns that the referendum on a referendum is putting investment on hold. Yedlin explains what the rest of Canada misunderstands about Alberta’s frustration and why she believes generational economic opportunity is ahead. Plus, Nick watches four thousand WestJet flight attendants on the cusp of striking to see how the Liberal government reacts. And Mickey watches Canadian Heritage Minister Marc Miller — he’s not part of trade negotiations, but his files keep showing up at the table.
- Jul 23, 202629 min
Danielle Smith, national unity champion? | Jenni Byrne talks Alberta separatism
Canada's premiers gather in Charlottetown just as President Trump threatens new 50 per cent tariffs. They say they're united, but Doug Ford is pushing for retaliation, and Danielle Smith and Scott Moe are not interested. Our summer series on Alberta separatism continues with long-time Conservative strategist Jenni Byrne, who says the referendum vote could clear 30 per cent at the ballot box and calls Danielle Smith the politician who's done the most for national unity. Her advice for Carney and the Liberals on Alberta: drop the condescension, or sit this one out.
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