Mickey Djuric
@mickeydjuric.bsky.social
Politics + policy reporter at POLITICO 🇨🇦
📍 Ottawa
📧 mdjuric@politico.com
📍 Ottawa
📧 mdjuric@politico.com
Premier Danielle Smith is on the latest Playbook Canada pod
We talk about how many guns she owns , why Donald Trump is a better neighbour than David Eby.
And what’s more Albertan: clam in your beer or Nickleback on the radio
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We talk about how many guns she owns , why Donald Trump is a better neighbour than David Eby.
And what’s more Albertan: clam in your beer or Nickleback on the radio
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December 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Premier Danielle Smith is on the latest Playbook Canada pod
We talk about how many guns she owns , why Donald Trump is a better neighbour than David Eby.
And what’s more Albertan: clam in your beer or Nickleback on the radio
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p...
We talk about how many guns she owns , why Donald Trump is a better neighbour than David Eby.
And what’s more Albertan: clam in your beer or Nickleback on the radio
🎧 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p...
Today marks one year since this changed everything
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‘A dumpster fire, wrapped up in a cluster’: Inside the chaos of Justin Trudeau’s Ottawa
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‘A dumpster fire, wrapped up in a cluster’: Inside the chaos of Justin Trudeau’s Ottawa
‘A dumpster fire, wrapped up in a cluster’: Inside the chaos of Justin Trudeau’s Ottawa
The prime minister is under pressure to step away. He says he's focused on work.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Today marks one year since this changed everything
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‘A dumpster fire, wrapped up in a cluster’: Inside the chaos of Justin Trudeau’s Ottawa
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‘A dumpster fire, wrapped up in a cluster’: Inside the chaos of Justin Trudeau’s Ottawa
Today is the 1 year anniversary of Chrystia Freeland quitting Cabinet, cementing Trudeau’s fate.
This time last year everyone thought Poilievre would become PM. Now Carney is eating his caucus
Where were you when the Freeland news dropped?
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This time last year everyone thought Poilievre would become PM. Now Carney is eating his caucus
Where were you when the Freeland news dropped?
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December 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Today is the 1 year anniversary of Chrystia Freeland quitting Cabinet, cementing Trudeau’s fate.
This time last year everyone thought Poilievre would become PM. Now Carney is eating his caucus
Where were you when the Freeland news dropped?
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This time last year everyone thought Poilievre would become PM. Now Carney is eating his caucus
Where were you when the Freeland news dropped?
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Pierre Poilievre has lost 3 caucus members in ~ 5 weeks:
- 2 to defection to the Liberal side
- 1 to a resignation as a lawmaker (after talking to the PM about floor crossing)
He could lose a 4th if Aaron Gunn decides to run for B.C. Conservative leader
- 2 to defection to the Liberal side
- 1 to a resignation as a lawmaker (after talking to the PM about floor crossing)
He could lose a 4th if Aaron Gunn decides to run for B.C. Conservative leader
Surprise defection leaves Carney’s Liberals just one seat short of majority
The Toronto lawmaker is the second MP in two months to bolt for the Liberals.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Pierre Poilievre has lost 3 caucus members in ~ 5 weeks:
- 2 to defection to the Liberal side
- 1 to a resignation as a lawmaker (after talking to the PM about floor crossing)
He could lose a 4th if Aaron Gunn decides to run for B.C. Conservative leader
- 2 to defection to the Liberal side
- 1 to a resignation as a lawmaker (after talking to the PM about floor crossing)
He could lose a 4th if Aaron Gunn decides to run for B.C. Conservative leader
We got US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra on the Playbook Canada pod.
We talk Trump & which Canadian needs to pick up the phone to get trade talks going again
Hint: It's not who you think! 🤣
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We talk Trump & which Canadian needs to pick up the phone to get trade talks going again
Hint: It's not who you think! 🤣
🎧 t.co/VpqkikbSBF or subscribe on Apple/Spotify
Trump’s man in Ottawa takes questions
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra joins the Playbook Canada podcast. Meanwhile, back in Ottawa, the Conservatives gain momentum while the resignation of Canada’s top diplomat could trigger a larger shakeu...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We got US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra on the Playbook Canada pod.
We talk Trump & which Canadian needs to pick up the phone to get trade talks going again
Hint: It's not who you think! 🤣
🎧 t.co/VpqkikbSBF or subscribe on Apple/Spotify
We talk Trump & which Canadian needs to pick up the phone to get trade talks going again
Hint: It's not who you think! 🤣
🎧 t.co/VpqkikbSBF or subscribe on Apple/Spotify
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calls Kirsten Hillman “a class act.”
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December 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calls Kirsten Hillman “a class act.”
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Hillman’s departure comes after eight years in Washington, as the Carney government navigates President Donald Trump’s abrupt cancellation of bilateral trade talks in October and prepares for next year’s review of USMCA.
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Canada’s DC envoy to exit as US trade talks stall
Kirsten Hillman’s departure leaves Ottawa minus a point person with the North American free trade deal on the table.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Hillman’s departure comes after eight years in Washington, as the Carney government navigates President Donald Trump’s abrupt cancellation of bilateral trade talks in October and prepares for next year’s review of USMCA.
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The Liberal government wants to criminalize the sharing of non-consensual sexual deepfakes
But the bill stops short of creating a system that would let people targeted by sexual deepfakes to ask online platforms to remove them — as seen in the US
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But the bill stops short of creating a system that would let people targeted by sexual deepfakes to ask online platforms to remove them — as seen in the US
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December 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Liberal government wants to criminalize the sharing of non-consensual sexual deepfakes
But the bill stops short of creating a system that would let people targeted by sexual deepfakes to ask online platforms to remove them — as seen in the US
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But the bill stops short of creating a system that would let people targeted by sexual deepfakes to ask online platforms to remove them — as seen in the US
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The VP of FIFA - who is close to PM Mark Carney - thinks the president of FIFA is courting Trump too much.
The rift grew as Trump reignited tensions with Ottawa over Ford's anti-tariff ad.
Today won't be awkward at all.
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The rift grew as Trump reignited tensions with Ottawa over Ford's anti-tariff ad.
Today won't be awkward at all.
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Gianni Infantino’s Trump problem
Can FIFA's president keep winning over Donald Trump without losing the world?
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December 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The VP of FIFA - who is close to PM Mark Carney - thinks the president of FIFA is courting Trump too much.
The rift grew as Trump reignited tensions with Ottawa over Ford's anti-tariff ad.
Today won't be awkward at all.
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The rift grew as Trump reignited tensions with Ottawa over Ford's anti-tariff ad.
Today won't be awkward at all.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
This week's episode of the Playbook Canada podcast is out! We talk:
— Mark Miller tests Carney’s rules
— Pipeline/MOU fallout
— And 200-seconds with NWT Premier R.J. Simpson
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— Mark Miller tests Carney’s rules
— Pipeline/MOU fallout
— And 200-seconds with NWT Premier R.J. Simpson
🎧 or subscribe on Apple/Spotify. Or listen below:
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Marc Miller tests Carney’s rules
Mark Carney battles pipeline fallout and adds a new and potentially disruptive face to his Cabinet. Then, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson joins the Playbook Canada podcast.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This week's episode of the Playbook Canada podcast is out! We talk:
— Mark Miller tests Carney’s rules
— Pipeline/MOU fallout
— And 200-seconds with NWT Premier R.J. Simpson
🎧 or subscribe on Apple/Spotify. Or listen below:
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
— Mark Miller tests Carney’s rules
— Pipeline/MOU fallout
— And 200-seconds with NWT Premier R.J. Simpson
🎧 or subscribe on Apple/Spotify. Or listen below:
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
As Canada weighs an age-verification law to protect kids online, Google and Meta are waging a public battle that could reshape how Canadians use the internet or access certain apps.
POLITICO Pro: Tech titans clash over online safety in Canada
As Ottawa weighs age-verification rules, Google and Meta are fighting over who should be responsible.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
As Canada weighs an age-verification law to protect kids online, Google and Meta are waging a public battle that could reshape how Canadians use the internet or access certain apps.
Tech titans clash over online safety in Canada.
As Ottawa weighs age-verification rules, Google and Meta are fighting over who should be held responsible.
As Ottawa weighs age-verification rules, Google and Meta are fighting over who should be held responsible.
POLITICO Pro: Tech titans clash over online safety in Canada
As Ottawa weighs age-verification rules, Google and Meta are fighting over who should be held responsible.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Tech titans clash over online safety in Canada.
As Ottawa weighs age-verification rules, Google and Meta are fighting over who should be held responsible.
As Ottawa weighs age-verification rules, Google and Meta are fighting over who should be held responsible.
Franklin the Turtle publisher slams Hegseth for ‘violent’ boat strike post
“Beloved Canadian icon” says it wants no part of the Trump team's war on drug traffickers.
“Beloved Canadian icon” says it wants no part of the Trump team's war on drug traffickers.
Franklin the Turtle publisher slams Hegseth for ‘violent’ boat strike post
“Beloved Canadian icon” says it wants no part of the Trump team's war on drug traffickers.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Franklin the Turtle publisher slams Hegseth for ‘violent’ boat strike post
“Beloved Canadian icon” says it wants no part of the Trump team's war on drug traffickers.
“Beloved Canadian icon” says it wants no part of the Trump team's war on drug traffickers.
Marc Miller has been appointed Identity Minister.
He'll oversee online harms legislation, tech regulation + official languages.
He most recently chaired the Justice Committee. I've been told online harms will more to do with crimes than regulations.
He'll oversee online harms legislation, tech regulation + official languages.
He most recently chaired the Justice Committee. I've been told online harms will more to do with crimes than regulations.
December 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Marc Miller has been appointed Identity Minister.
He'll oversee online harms legislation, tech regulation + official languages.
He most recently chaired the Justice Committee. I've been told online harms will more to do with crimes than regulations.
He'll oversee online harms legislation, tech regulation + official languages.
He most recently chaired the Justice Committee. I've been told online harms will more to do with crimes than regulations.
Mark Carney is expected to appoint a new Identity Minister at 3 pm.
Before walking out of Cabinet, Guilbeault had been leading the charge on drafting an online harms bill, a long-promised piece of legislation that was under fire for prolonged delays.
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Before walking out of Cabinet, Guilbeault had been leading the charge on drafting an online harms bill, a long-promised piece of legislation that was under fire for prolonged delays.
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Carney loses Cabinet minister over pipeline push
Trudeau-era climate minister says Alberta energy deal betrays “environmental issues.”
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December 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Mark Carney is expected to appoint a new Identity Minister at 3 pm.
Before walking out of Cabinet, Guilbeault had been leading the charge on drafting an online harms bill, a long-promised piece of legislation that was under fire for prolonged delays.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Before walking out of Cabinet, Guilbeault had been leading the charge on drafting an online harms bill, a long-promised piece of legislation that was under fire for prolonged delays.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Nearly two decades ago, during his first speech abroad as PM, Stephen Harper pitched Canada as an “energy superpower.”
Today, Carney is reviving the Conservative slogan — to drive a Liberal agenda and thaw Ottawa’s icy ties with Alberta. 👇🏻
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Today, Carney is reviving the Conservative slogan — to drive a Liberal agenda and thaw Ottawa’s icy ties with Alberta. 👇🏻
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November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Nearly two decades ago, during his first speech abroad as PM, Stephen Harper pitched Canada as an “energy superpower.”
Today, Carney is reviving the Conservative slogan — to drive a Liberal agenda and thaw Ottawa’s icy ties with Alberta. 👇🏻
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Today, Carney is reviving the Conservative slogan — to drive a Liberal agenda and thaw Ottawa’s icy ties with Alberta. 👇🏻
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On this week's episode of the Playbook Canada podcast:
— The blooming alliance between Mark Carney and Danielle Smith.
— Poilievre's new campaign manager.
— And 200-seconds with @ryanjespersen.bsky.social
🎧 pod.link/1848760192 or subscribe on Apple/Spotify
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
— The blooming alliance between Mark Carney and Danielle Smith.
— Poilievre's new campaign manager.
— And 200-seconds with @ryanjespersen.bsky.social
🎧 pod.link/1848760192 or subscribe on Apple/Spotify
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
‘Who cares’ about a pipeline?
Mark Carney and Danielle Smith inch toward a pipeline détente, while Pierre Poilievre shakes up his campaign team — all on this week’s Playbook Canada podcast.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On this week's episode of the Playbook Canada podcast:
— The blooming alliance between Mark Carney and Danielle Smith.
— Poilievre's new campaign manager.
— And 200-seconds with @ryanjespersen.bsky.social
🎧 pod.link/1848760192 or subscribe on Apple/Spotify
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
— The blooming alliance between Mark Carney and Danielle Smith.
— Poilievre's new campaign manager.
— And 200-seconds with @ryanjespersen.bsky.social
🎧 pod.link/1848760192 or subscribe on Apple/Spotify
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani was on the latest episode of our “Playbook Canada” podcast.
We talk about what he learned from gangster rap, surviving cancer, DEI — and the toughest person he knows.
🎧 www.politico.com/news/2025/11... or on Apple/Spotify
We talk about what he learned from gangster rap, surviving cancer, DEI — and the toughest person he knows.
🎧 www.politico.com/news/2025/11... or on Apple/Spotify
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani was on the latest episode of our “Playbook Canada” podcast.
We talk about what he learned from gangster rap, surviving cancer, DEI — and the toughest person he knows.
🎧 www.politico.com/news/2025/11... or on Apple/Spotify
We talk about what he learned from gangster rap, surviving cancer, DEI — and the toughest person he knows.
🎧 www.politico.com/news/2025/11... or on Apple/Spotify
Meta presses Ottawa for app-store age verification in Canada
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POLITICO Pro: Meta Canada presses for app-store age checks
Social media platform says when it comes to protecting children online, lawmakers are focused on the wrong tech giants.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Meta presses Ottawa for app-store age verification in Canada
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Did you know Jamil Jivani and JD Vance are on the same fantasy football league — and they’re No. 1!
Listen to our 200-second interview with Jivani below and find out what their league is called.
And subscribe to “Playbook Canada” for more fun news.
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Listen to our 200-second interview with Jivani below and find out what their league is called.
And subscribe to “Playbook Canada” for more fun news.
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Carney abroad, Trump on the back foot | Jamil Jivani
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November 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Did you know Jamil Jivani and JD Vance are on the same fantasy football league — and they’re No. 1!
Listen to our 200-second interview with Jivani below and find out what their league is called.
And subscribe to “Playbook Canada” for more fun news.
open.spotify.com/episode/76DI...
Listen to our 200-second interview with Jivani below and find out what their league is called.
And subscribe to “Playbook Canada” for more fun news.
open.spotify.com/episode/76DI...
On this week's episode of "Playbook Canada" podcast:
— Mark Carney works the global circuit.
— Donald Trump takes a political hit.
And 200-seconds with Conservative MP Jamil Jivani.
We talk DEI, surviving cancer, and Bud Light.
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— Mark Carney works the global circuit.
— Donald Trump takes a political hit.
And 200-seconds with Conservative MP Jamil Jivani.
We talk DEI, surviving cancer, and Bud Light.
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Carney abroad, Trump on the back foot | Jamil Jivani
Podcast Episode · Playbook Canada · 11/20/2025 · 23m
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November 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On this week's episode of "Playbook Canada" podcast:
— Mark Carney works the global circuit.
— Donald Trump takes a political hit.
And 200-seconds with Conservative MP Jamil Jivani.
We talk DEI, surviving cancer, and Bud Light.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
— Mark Carney works the global circuit.
— Donald Trump takes a political hit.
And 200-seconds with Conservative MP Jamil Jivani.
We talk DEI, surviving cancer, and Bud Light.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
A big chunk of the Conservative caucus showed up last night to rally behind Jamil Jivani, who used the spotlight to blast federal DEI policies.
He says Liberal policies create new forms of discrimination, where people are evaluated on race, gender or identity — instead of merit.
He says Liberal policies create new forms of discrimination, where people are evaluated on race, gender or identity — instead of merit.
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A big chunk of the Conservative caucus showed up last night to rally behind Jamil Jivani, who used the spotlight to blast federal DEI policies.
He says Liberal policies create new forms of discrimination, where people are evaluated on race, gender or identity — instead of merit.
He says Liberal policies create new forms of discrimination, where people are evaluated on race, gender or identity — instead of merit.
MPs vote on the budget at 6:45 pm, a confidence test with the potential of triggering a Yuletide campaign.
The last time a budget vote triggered an election was in 1979. And Liberals are feeling confident.
Here are six ways the vote can play out 👇🏻
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The last time a budget vote triggered an election was in 1979. And Liberals are feeling confident.
Here are six ways the vote can play out 👇🏻
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
MPs vote on the budget at 6:45 pm, a confidence test with the potential of triggering a Yuletide campaign.
The last time a budget vote triggered an election was in 1979. And Liberals are feeling confident.
Here are six ways the vote can play out 👇🏻
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
The last time a budget vote triggered an election was in 1979. And Liberals are feeling confident.
Here are six ways the vote can play out 👇🏻
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Elizabeth May stopped by for a 200-second interview on the latest episode of the “Playbook Canada” pod.
We talk about the Greens’ leverage right now, and what Canada loses when the PM skips global climate talks.
🎧Listen to the full episode: pod.link/1848760192
We talk about the Greens’ leverage right now, and what Canada loses when the PM skips global climate talks.
🎧Listen to the full episode: pod.link/1848760192
November 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Elizabeth May stopped by for a 200-second interview on the latest episode of the “Playbook Canada” pod.
We talk about the Greens’ leverage right now, and what Canada loses when the PM skips global climate talks.
🎧Listen to the full episode: pod.link/1848760192
We talk about the Greens’ leverage right now, and what Canada loses when the PM skips global climate talks.
🎧Listen to the full episode: pod.link/1848760192