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The Weekly Writ

Your weekly update on all the latest election news and federal and provincial polls.

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A record-setting ballot in Mississauga–Lakeshore; Canadians' views on abortion; a decisive Quebec election.

Nov 30

May returns as Green leader; Canadians back the PM on the Emergencies Act; and a Manitoba byelection previews next year's general.

Nov 23

Polling on the notwithstanding clause; how Poilievre is doing in Quebec; and a trail blazed by Alexa McDonough.

Nov 16

A federal byelection is called; Doug Ford backs down in Ontario; and Alberta goes to the polls for the very first time.

Nov 9

New fundraising numbers; why Ontario is key to a Conservative seat plurality; and Peter Lougheed's last victory.

Nov 2

Ontario votes; Danielle Smith trails Rachel Notley; and the rise of Richard Hatfield.

Oct 26

What might fix our broken leadership contests, tight polling races federally and in Alberta, and a trip back in time to Yukon.

Oct 19

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