Archive - The Writ

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 •

The Numbers: The Battle for Battle River–Crowfoot

Plus, the Parti Québécois scores a big win in a pivotal Quebec byelection.

Aug 12 •

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Philippe J. Fournier

July 2025

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.

Jul 31 •

The Numbers: Poilievre vs. 200+ candidates

Elections Canada has to pivot as the ballot in Battle River–Crowfoot grows to over 200.

Jul 29 •

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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.

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 •

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