
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | a year ago |
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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... more
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 St... more
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 ... more
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 Minis... more
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Great pod if you follow Canadian politics. It's like having a friend who roams the halls of Ottawa getting the behind the scenes scoops and gossip.
I really enjoyed this first episode. I was expecting a bit of bias since a liberal MP was invited but pleasantly surprised to hear the hosts being accurate with every segment they touched.
Update after the second episode:
Mickey Djuric can do a bit more to sound less biased. Her words always sugarcoat Liberals while subtly shading the Conservatives especially Pierre.
Would love to have less bias.
Just what Canada needs!
From the first episode, Playbook gives a perfect mix of news and commentary from hosts who know the Hill and go beyond the surface. Looking forward to making this show part of my ongoing news intake.
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Tackling Canadian politics with sharp, world-aware analysis, the show blends on-the-ground reporting from Ottawa and provincial centers with expert interviews and data-driven discussion. Episodes frequently cover power dynamics between federal and regional actors, energy policy, trade, and national unity, often pairing traditional policy debates with timely cultural moments to illuminate how policy moves play out in real life. A standout strength is the hosts' knack for turning parliamentary detail into accessible, timely storytelling, sometimes incorporating brief interviews with sitting MPs or ambassadors to add direct perspectives. The format and guests are likely to appeal to policy professionals, lobbyists, and executives tracking Cana... more
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