Playbook Canada

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1. Mark Carney on Trump, Ukraine — and those Brooks Brothers shirts

   31 oktober 2026 · 34 min

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   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. Lees meer

2. Tune in Saturday, you won't want to miss it!

   29 oktober 2026 · 3 min

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   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. Lees meer

3. Danielle Smith on the ropes

   22 oktober 2026 · 30 min

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   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. Lees meer

4. Bonus Episode: In depth with Avi Lewis

   17 oktober 2026 · 44 min

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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.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. Lees meer

5. We need to talk about Alberta

   15 oktober 2026 · 35 min

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   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. Lees meer

6. Inside Canada’s EU glow-up

   8 oktober 2026 · 26 min

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   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! Lees meer

7. PQ flirts with a majority in Quebec election

   1 oktober 2026 · 25 min

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   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. Lees meer

8. Opportunity knocks. Eby answers | Plus, Dan Albas

   24 september 2026 · 28 min

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   Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric connect the players and politics moving between Ottawa and British Columbia’s snap election. Ambassador-designate Jonathan Wilkinson shares what’s next in Canada’s courtship with the European Union. Plus, a 200-second interview with Conservative MP Dan Albas. Lees meer

9. Canada has its Europe moment

   17 september 2026 · 26 min

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   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? Lees meer

10. The U.S. strikes back, Canada holds its fire | David Cohen

    10 september 2026 · 34 min

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    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. Lees meer

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