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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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#EveryElectionProject: Manitoba
Capsules on Manitoba's provincial elections from The Weekly Writ
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Éric Grenier
The Numbers: Who can save the NDP?
We discuss the NDP's leadership questions and Pierre Poilievre's polling numbers.
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Éric Grenier
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Philippe J. Fournier
Weekly Writ 7/3: A short history of Battle River–Crowfoot
A look at the riding Pierre Poilievre is hoping will catapult him back into the House of Commons.
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Éric Grenier
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Weekly Writ 6/26: Poilievre sets himself the easiest byelection test — ever
Plus, some conflicting signals from a trio of provincial byelections in Alberta.
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Éric Grenier
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The Numbers: Trouble or relief for Danielle Smith?
Nenshi wins in Edmonton, the UCP holds on in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. But are the results a win or a worry for the Alberta premier?
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Éric Grenier
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Philippe J. Fournier
The State of the Writ, Year 4
How things are going with The Writ after four years.
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Éric Grenier
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Weekly Writ 6/19: What to watch in Alberta's byelections
Benchmarks for the trio of byelections on Monday. Plus, the PLQ gets a boost with Pablo Rodriguez.
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Éric Grenier
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The Numbers: Should the Conservatives be worried?
Polls aren't looking great for Pierre Poilievre. Plus, Pablo Rodriguez wins the Quebec Liberal leadership and we check on provincial numbers across the…
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Éric Grenier
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Philippe J. Fournier
Weekly Writ 6/12: Is Poilievre's polling a problem?
Conservatives are plummeting — or maybe not.
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Éric Grenier
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The Numbers: Carney's honeymoon continues
Polls show strong support for Mark Carney. Plus, who will be the next leader of the Quebec Liberals?
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Éric Grenier
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Philippe J. Fournier
Weekly Writ 6/5: Alberta politics under the spotlight
Plus, one last (final, I promise!) look at the 2025 results.
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Éric Grenier
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