Archive - The Weekly Writ of 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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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

Conservatives are plummeting — or maybe not.

Jun 12 •

Weekly Writ 6/5: Alberta politics under the spotlight

Plus, one last (final, I promise!) look at the 2025 results.

Jun 5 •

April 2025

Election Writ 4/26: Awaiting the final numbers

What we've seen so far doesn't suggest a late shift in support.

Apr 26 •

Election Writ 4/25: What's the Conservative path?

A lot would have to go their way, but it isn't impossible.

Apr 25 •

Election Writ 4/24: What can change in four days?

The margin is a little tighter. Could it get even more tighter?

Apr 24 •

Election Writ 4/23: Conservatives aren't budging

The Liberals might be slipping a little, but the Conservatives aren't showing many signs of growth.

Apr 23 •

Election Writ 4/22: Liberals still favoured after flurry of new polling

A tightening national race masks a decisive Liberal edge in Ontario and B.C.

Apr 22 •

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