Archive - The Writ

The Numbers: Who will prop up Carney's minority government?

Mark Carney's Liberals will face a test of confidence before the year is up — will it pass the test?

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Philippe J. Fournier

Weekly Writ 9/11: 3 takeaways from the polls as Parliament returns

Plus, we get a glimpse of just how much money the Conservatives spent on advertising in the 2025 campaign (it's a lot).

Sep 11 •

#EveryElectionProject: Manitoba

Capsules on Manitoba's provincial elections from The Weekly Writ

Sep 11 •

The Numbers: Are we buying or selling on Carney and Poilievre?

As the fall sitting of parliament approaches, which parties do we think will end the season in a better place?

Sep 9 •

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Philippe J. Fournier

Weekly Writ 9/4: Will Newfoundland & Lab. follow the federal trend?

Sizing up Newfoundland & Labrador's upcoming election.

Sep 4 •

The Numbers: A tale of two NDPs

The federal NDP is in the wilderness while Wab Kinew's Manitoba NDP looks unbeatable.

Sep 3 •

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Philippe J. Fournier

August 2025

Weekly Writ 8/28: Kinew, Ford and the politics of moderation

In an age of polarization, is the centrist king?

Aug 28 •

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).

Aug 26 •

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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.

Aug 21 •

The Numbers: Pierre Poilievre passes his byelection test

We dissect the results of the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection.

Aug 19 •

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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.

Aug 17 •

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.

Aug 14 •

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