The Weekly Writ

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

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 •

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 •

Election Writ 4/26: Awaiting the final numbers

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

Apr 26 •

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