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Weekly Writ 8/28: Kinew, Ford and the politics of moderation
In an age of polarization, is the centrist king?
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Éric Grenier
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The Numbers: Are Carney's Liberals losing steam?
We take a look at a new poll that puts the Liberals behind. Plus, the Greens need a leader (again).
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Éric Grenier
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Philippe J. Fournier
Weekly Writ 8/21: On to the next test for Pierre Poilievre
A last look at the results in Battle River–Crowfoot. Plus, a new poll puts the PQ in the driver's seat in Quebec.
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Éric Grenier
The Numbers: Pierre Poilievre passes his byelection test
We dissect the results of the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection.
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Éric Grenier
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Philippe J. Fournier
Model Development Diary #1: Which way to swing?
Re-evaluating some of the first principles in seat projections.
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Éric Grenier
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Weekly Writ 8/14: Byelection benchmarks for Pierre Poilievre
How to judge the scores the Conservatives and Liberals will put up on Monday. Plus, byelection results in Quebec and Prince Edward Island.
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Éric Grenier
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The Numbers: The Battle for Battle River–Crowfoot
Plus, the Parti Québécois scores a big win in a pivotal Quebec byelection.
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Éric Grenier
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Philippe J. Fournier
Weekly Writ 7/31: How Battle River–Crowfoot will actually make history (for real)
Plus, the NDP sets its leadership rules and we get a look at 2025 election fundraising.
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Éric Grenier
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The Numbers: Poilievre vs. 200+ candidates
Elections Canada has to pivot as the ballot in Battle River–Crowfoot grows to over 200.
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Éric Grenier
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Philippe J. Fournier
Weekly Writ 7/17: How the length of the NDP's leadership race stacks up
Parties in the NDP's position tend to take their time. Plus, how the Conservatives spent their money in 2024.
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Éric Grenier
The Numbers: Carney, Trump and TACOs
Canadians think Trump is acting in bad faith. They're cutting Mark Carney some slack because of it.
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Éric Grenier
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Philippe J. Fournier
Weekly Writ 7/10: Flipping pancakes easier than flipping seats in Calgary
Only a few ridings might realistically be up for grabs in Calgary in the next election. Plus, Canadians hardly know the potential field of NDP…
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Éric Grenier
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