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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 ago28 min
‘Elbows up’ is so 2025. Next up: ‘Masters of our destiny.’
Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric decode Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s second budget — and what it reveals about Mark Carney’s priorities. Recorded in the budget lockup, with analysis from former Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux, quick takes and 200 seconds with budget day veteran Susan Delacourt.
- 1 weeks ago34 min
Mark Carney on Trump, Ukraine — and those Brooks Brothers shirts
Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Brussels Playbook host Zoya Sheftalovich sit down with Prime Minister Mark Carney for a feature interview on Canada’s developing relationship with the EU, trade talks with Donald Trump, support for Ukraine — and exactly when he will wear one of the Brooks Brothers shirts the U.S. president gifted him.
- 1 weeks ago2 min
Tune in Saturday, you won't want to miss it!
Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric drop into your feed to say we’ve bumped the usual Thursday episode to Saturday morning, but we promise, it will be worth the wait. We have a very special episode planned which we know you will love. And it just so happens to mark our one-year anniversary! Tune in on Saturday. You won’t want to miss it.
- 2 weeks ago30 min
Danielle Smith on the ropes
Alberta’s referendum is over. Danielle Smith’s fight inside her own party is just beginning. Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric discuss what’s next for a premier who’s made all sides furious. Plus, Mark Carney is back on the road — and Ottawa’s budget is only weeks away.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
Bonus Episode: In depth with Avi Lewis
NDP Leader Avi Lewis joins Nick Taylor-Vaisey for a bonus episode of “Playbook Canada.” In a wide-ranging interview, they discuss the prime minister’s popularity, fishbowl culture, how to talk to Albertans about oil, what socialism means today, the U.S. politicians Lewis is watching and what he’s learned about his late father Stephen’s legacy. They also discuss Bill C-39, the government’s latest major-projects bill.
- 3 weeks ago35 min
We need to talk about Alberta
Mickey Djuric joins Nick Taylor-Vaisey from Calgary to discuss the stakes in Alberta’s referendum debate and where things go after Monday's vote. They hear from key players, including separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre. And Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon shares notes on the fall political season. Plus, 200 seconds with “Unity Bus” driver Thomas Lukaszuk.
- Oct 8, 202625 min
Inside Canada’s EU glow-up
A leaked draft offers a peek at an EU-Canada relationship. Or is it a partnership? Just don’t call it associate membership. Guest host Camille Gijs, POLITICO’s senior trade reporter in Brussels, tells Nick Taylor-Vaisey the idea was “born dead” — in the words of one diplomat. Also, Ottawa reacts to the PQ victory in Quebec. Europe doesn’t. And Europe and China arrive at a make-or-break moment. Plus, Eurovision!
- Oct 1, 202625 min
PQ flirts with a majority in Quebec election
Today on Playbook Canada, poll analyst Philippe J. Fournier joins Nick Taylor-Vaisey to discuss the ups and — for Christine Fréchette — serious downs of the Quebec election campaign. Fournier brings all the data to the conversation. Also, Prime Minister Mark Carney drops in on two high-stakes provincial campaigns. And a whiff of patronage returns to the Senate. Plus, 200 seconds with Sen. Colin Deacon.
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