Archive - The Writ

Weekly Writ 12/4: Risks and rewards for the Liberals in pipeline project

Polls suggest that public opinion has not shifted much since the announcement of the MOU with Alberta.

Dec 4 •

#EveryElectionProject: Alberta

Capsules on Alberta's elections from The Weekly Writ

Dec 4 •

The Numbers: Mark Carney's hinge moment

Will the MOU with Alberta prove to be a turning point for Mark Carney's Liberals — for better or for worse?

Dec 2 •

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Philippe J. Fournier

November 2025

Weekly Writ 11/27: Riding data shows where parties targeted their election spending

A deep-dive into how parties allocated their resources at the riding level in the last federal election.

Nov 27 •

#EveryElectionProject: Canada

Capsules on Canada's federal elections from The Weekly Writ

Nov 27 •

The Numbers: Will Carney have to choose between Alberta and BC?

The federal government's pipeline plans could have some electoral implications in both provinces — and beyond.

Nov 25 •

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Philippe J. Fournier

Weekly Writ 11/20: How the Liberals spent their election money

A look at 2025 election expenses. Plus, is this Parliament built to last at all?

Nov 20 •

The Numbers: No election for now, but for how long?

The budget passed on Monday. But how long will this Parliament last?

Nov 18 •

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Philippe J. Fournier

Weekly Writ 11/13: Conservatives and NDP in rough shape ahead of budget vote

Conservatives are divided and the NDP is broke.

Nov 13 •

#EveryElectionProject: Quebec

Capsules on Quebec's elections from The Weekly Writ

Nov 13 •

The Numbers: Is Pierre Poilievre's leadership on borrowed time?

Can the Conservative leader survive what has been the biggest challenge to his leadership so far?

Nov 11 •

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Philippe J. Fournier

Weekly Writ 11/6: Does floor-crossing help or hurt an MP's chances?

Chris d'Entremont crosses over to the Liberals. Will it improve his re-election odds?

Nov 6 •

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