Mickey Djuric
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Politics + policy reporter at POLITICO 🇨🇦
📍 Ottawa
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📍 Ottawa
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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 👇🏻
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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 👇🏻
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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/...
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
The Liberal government says TikTok is a national security threat + banned it on govt devices + ordered its 🇨🇦 offices closed
Liberal MPs: posting TikToks anyway
CSIS warns China can use TikTok to spy on us, but Ottawa won’t say how MPs use it safely
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Liberal MPs: posting TikToks anyway
CSIS warns China can use TikTok to spy on us, but Ottawa won’t say how MPs use it safely
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November 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Liberal government says TikTok is a national security threat + banned it on govt devices + ordered its 🇨🇦 offices closed
Liberal MPs: posting TikToks anyway
CSIS warns China can use TikTok to spy on us, but Ottawa won’t say how MPs use it safely
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Liberal MPs: posting TikToks anyway
CSIS warns China can use TikTok to spy on us, but Ottawa won’t say how MPs use it safely
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November 8, 2025 at 1:08 AM
After four years of spinning its wheels, the Liberal government is backing away from an all-in-one online harms bill.
And abandoning an approach taken by our international partners like the UK, EU and Australia.
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And abandoning an approach taken by our international partners like the UK, EU and Australia.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
After four years of spinning its wheels, the Liberal government is backing away from an all-in-one online harms bill.
And abandoning an approach taken by our international partners like the UK, EU and Australia.
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And abandoning an approach taken by our international partners like the UK, EU and Australia.
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Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne joined the Playbook Canada podcast for a 200-second interview
We talk about his favorite rapper ... what he has in common with Donald Trump ... and if Mark Carney is mad at him for a mistake in the budget.
🎧 Listen below 👇
We talk about his favorite rapper ... what he has in common with Donald Trump ... and if Mark Carney is mad at him for a mistake in the budget.
🎧 Listen below 👇
November 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne joined the Playbook Canada podcast for a 200-second interview
We talk about his favorite rapper ... what he has in common with Donald Trump ... and if Mark Carney is mad at him for a mistake in the budget.
🎧 Listen below 👇
We talk about his favorite rapper ... what he has in common with Donald Trump ... and if Mark Carney is mad at him for a mistake in the budget.
🎧 Listen below 👇
Yesterday was quite the scene on Parliament Hill — and it was on a take your children to work day!
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November 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Yesterday was quite the scene on Parliament Hill — and it was on a take your children to work day!
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Chris d'Entremont has walked into his first Liberal caucus meeting alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney.
He was greeted with a standing ovation, hugs and chants of “Chris! Chris! Chris!”
He was greeted with a standing ovation, hugs and chants of “Chris! Chris! Chris!”
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Chris d'Entremont has walked into his first Liberal caucus meeting alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney.
He was greeted with a standing ovation, hugs and chants of “Chris! Chris! Chris!”
He was greeted with a standing ovation, hugs and chants of “Chris! Chris! Chris!”
Mark Carney is betting on AI infrastructure to drive Canada’s economic growth, but critics say lingering Trudeau-era policies are still discouraging outside investors who could fuel all that growth.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Mark Carney is betting on AI infrastructure to drive Canada’s economic growth, but critics say lingering Trudeau-era policies are still discouraging outside investors who could fuel all that growth.
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Alberta Utility Minister Nathan Neudorf says federal regulations are driving away international investment, undermining Ottawa’s goals of data sovereignty and growth in Canada’s AI sector.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Alberta Utility Minister Nathan Neudorf says federal regulations are driving away international investment, undermining Ottawa’s goals of data sovereignty and growth in Canada’s AI sector.
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Most Conservative MPs kept their heads down on Parliament Hill after Pierre Poilievre branded RCMP leadership “despicable.”
A few MPs came to his defense — but most steered clear of questions about his leadership.
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A few MPs came to his defense — but most steered clear of questions about his leadership.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Most Conservative MPs kept their heads down on Parliament Hill after Pierre Poilievre branded RCMP leadership “despicable.”
A few MPs came to his defense — but most steered clear of questions about his leadership.
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A few MPs came to his defense — but most steered clear of questions about his leadership.
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Some members of the Conservative caucus are privately trying to distance themselves from Pierre Poilievre’s criticism of the RCMP, exposing a rift in the party as the House returns from Thanksgiving break.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Some members of the Conservative caucus are privately trying to distance themselves from Pierre Poilievre’s criticism of the RCMP, exposing a rift in the party as the House returns from Thanksgiving break.
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Statement from the president of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to Egypt:
“It is unprecedented that Canadian media be entirely excluded from a Canadian prime minister’s foreign trip.”
“It is unprecedented that Canadian media be entirely excluded from a Canadian prime minister’s foreign trip.”
October 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Statement from the president of the Parliamentary Press Gallery, on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to Egypt:
“It is unprecedented that Canadian media be entirely excluded from a Canadian prime minister’s foreign trip.”
“It is unprecedented that Canadian media be entirely excluded from a Canadian prime minister’s foreign trip.”
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s grip on his party is showing strain for the first time + it’s over the possible culling of ostriches
Convoy-aligned supporters, including conservative influencers who promoted his election rallies & stood by him since — are calling him out.
Convoy-aligned supporters, including conservative influencers who promoted his election rallies & stood by him since — are calling him out.
September 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s grip on his party is showing strain for the first time + it’s over the possible culling of ostriches
Convoy-aligned supporters, including conservative influencers who promoted his election rallies & stood by him since — are calling him out.
Convoy-aligned supporters, including conservative influencers who promoted his election rallies & stood by him since — are calling him out.
The Liberal government is scrapping Trudeau’s ageing AI policies & rolling out a new one.
Trudeau’s Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, once hailed as groundbreaking, hasn’t evolved fast enough.
A task force appointed by Minister Solomon will help shape Canada’s new national AI strategy.
Trudeau’s Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, once hailed as groundbreaking, hasn’t evolved fast enough.
A task force appointed by Minister Solomon will help shape Canada’s new national AI strategy.
September 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The Liberal government is scrapping Trudeau’s ageing AI policies & rolling out a new one.
Trudeau’s Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, once hailed as groundbreaking, hasn’t evolved fast enough.
A task force appointed by Minister Solomon will help shape Canada’s new national AI strategy.
Trudeau’s Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, once hailed as groundbreaking, hasn’t evolved fast enough.
A task force appointed by Minister Solomon will help shape Canada’s new national AI strategy.
Defense Minister David McGuinty was greeted by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the steps of the Pentagon on Monday.
Canadian reporters had to learn about it from American colleagues.
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Canadian reporters had to learn about it from American colleagues.
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September 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Defense Minister David McGuinty was greeted by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the steps of the Pentagon on Monday.
Canadian reporters had to learn about it from American colleagues.
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Canadian reporters had to learn about it from American colleagues.
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Ottawa’s worst kept secret: McPherson is expected to announce her campaign for NDP leader on Sunday in Edmonton.
September 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ottawa’s worst kept secret: McPherson is expected to announce her campaign for NDP leader on Sunday in Edmonton.
In today’s Canada Playbook
→ Mark Carney’s star power outshines the Liberals.
→ What Charlie Kirk meant to Canada's Conservatives.
→ A partial victory for the pharmacare forces.
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→ Mark Carney’s star power outshines the Liberals.
→ What Charlie Kirk meant to Canada's Conservatives.
→ A partial victory for the pharmacare forces.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
In today’s Canada Playbook
→ Mark Carney’s star power outshines the Liberals.
→ What Charlie Kirk meant to Canada's Conservatives.
→ A partial victory for the pharmacare forces.
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→ Mark Carney’s star power outshines the Liberals.
→ What Charlie Kirk meant to Canada's Conservatives.
→ A partial victory for the pharmacare forces.
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Mark Carney will unveil the first five “nation-building” projects today.
The list was circulating in Edmonton ahead of today’s announcement.
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The list was circulating in Edmonton ahead of today’s announcement.
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September 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Mark Carney will unveil the first five “nation-building” projects today.
The list was circulating in Edmonton ahead of today’s announcement.
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The list was circulating in Edmonton ahead of today’s announcement.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney did not campaign with his party’s candidate in Battle River—Crowfoot, a noteworthy shift from the Liberal Party’s approach when Justin Trudeau was leader.
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August 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney did not campaign with his party’s candidate in Battle River—Crowfoot, a noteworthy shift from the Liberal Party’s approach when Justin Trudeau was leader.
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The BRC by-election is tonight where Pierre Poilievre is expected to win and return back to the House of Commons.
He can finally get rid of that visitor’s pass he’s been using on Parliament Hill.
But challenges remain.
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He can finally get rid of that visitor’s pass he’s been using on Parliament Hill.
But challenges remain.
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August 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The BRC by-election is tonight where Pierre Poilievre is expected to win and return back to the House of Commons.
He can finally get rid of that visitor’s pass he’s been using on Parliament Hill.
But challenges remain.
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He can finally get rid of that visitor’s pass he’s been using on Parliament Hill.
But challenges remain.
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Conservatives will have a new campaign manager whenever the country next goes to the polls. Jenni Byrne told the "The Beyond a Ballot" podcast that she won't reprise her role — and will focus instead on her consulting business.
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August 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Conservatives will have a new campaign manager whenever the country next goes to the polls. Jenni Byrne told the "The Beyond a Ballot" podcast that she won't reprise her role — and will focus instead on her consulting business.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump disagrees with the leaders of France, the United Kingdom and Canada on recognizing Palestinian statehood.
"He feels as if that’s rewarding Hamas."
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"He feels as if that’s rewarding Hamas."
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July 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump disagrees with the leaders of France, the United Kingdom and Canada on recognizing Palestinian statehood.
"He feels as if that’s rewarding Hamas."
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"He feels as if that’s rewarding Hamas."
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Defense Minister David McGuinty quietly removed all of Canada's restrictions on air and missile defense — a potential reversal of a decades-old policy
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July 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Defense Minister David McGuinty quietly removed all of Canada's restrictions on air and missile defense — a potential reversal of a decades-old policy
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