Ottawa is buzzing after Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont crossed the floor Tuesday and suddenly, an outright majority for Prime Minister Mark Carney looks within reach.

In this week’s episode of the Playbook Canada podcast, hosts Nick Taylor-Vaisey and Mickey Djuric unpack the ripple effects of Carney’s surprise momentum, his efforts to recruit more floor-crossers, and what it all means for the Hill’s balance of power.

Each week, the Playbook Canada podcast brings POLITICO’s trusted reporting and sharp analysis to audio — 25 minutes of the stories, personalities and power plays shaping Canadian politics.

Plus: the next chapter in British Columbia’s ostrich saga, and a 200-second interview with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on fiscal politics and Carney’s path forward.

Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for the analysis and access you expect from POLITICO Canada — in 25 minutes or less.