Archive - The Writ

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.

Jul 17 •

The Numbers: Carney, Trump and TACOs

Canadians think Trump is acting in bad faith. They're cutting Mark Carney some slack because of it.

Jul 15 •

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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…

Jul 10 •

#EveryElectionProject: Manitoba

Capsules on Manitoba's provincial elections from The Weekly Writ

Jul 10 •

The Numbers: Who can save the NDP?

We discuss the NDP's leadership questions and Pierre Poilievre's polling numbers.

Jul 8 •

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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.

Jul 3 •

June 2025

Weekly Writ 6/26: Poilievre sets himself the easiest byelection test — ever

Plus, some conflicting signals from a trio of provincial byelections in Alberta.

Jun 26 •

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?

Jun 24 •

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Philippe J. Fournier

The State of the Writ, Year 4

How things are going with The Writ after four years.

Jun 23 •

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.

Jun 19 •

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…

Jun 17 •

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Philippe J. Fournier

Weekly Writ 6/12: Is Poilievre's polling a problem?

Conservatives are plummeting — or maybe not.

Jun 12 •

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