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I cover elections at The Writ (http://thewrit.ca), The Numbers (http://thenumberspod.ca) and Les chiffres (http://leschiffres.ca) Follow me on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@TheWrit

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The Numbers: Carney, Poilievre go abroad in search of wins Mark Carney leans on his foreign policy advantage while Pierre Poilievre hopes to close the gap.

This week on The Numbers, we talk foreign trips, federal polls and the provincial scenes in B.C., Alberta and Quebec. All the ways to watch or listen here: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

05.03.2026 23:26 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Weekly Writ 3/5: Five consecutive election wins is no easy feat Whenever Mark Carney next goes to the polls, he'll be looking for a fifth consecutive victory for the Liberals. Easier said than done.

Jam-packed edition this week. I take a look at how tough it is to win 5 elections in a row, break down the latest polls and tell the tale of 1891 election, when Canadians debated whether we should be the 45th state. www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

05.03.2026 15:20 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The Numbers: Carney, Poilievre go abroad in search of wins Mark Carney leans on his foreign policy advantage while Pierre Poilievre hopes to close the gap.

This week on The Numbers, we talk foreign trips, federal polls and the provincial scenes in B.C., Alberta and Quebec. All the ways to watch or listen here: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

05.03.2026 23:26 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Joe Clark did so in 1983, as did John Diefenbaker in 1967.

05.03.2026 23:25 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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#EveryElectionProject: Canada Capsules on Canada's federal elections from The Weekly Writ

Every week, I profile the history of one election or leadership race in Canadian history. Here are some of them: www.thewrit.ca/p/everyelect...

05.03.2026 19:00 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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(VIDEO) Carney, Poilievre go abroad in search of wins | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

This week on The Numbers, we talk foreign trips, federal polls and the provincial scenes in B.C., Alberta and Quebec. Join now to listen or watch in early, ad-free access: www.patreon.com/posts/152310...

05.03.2026 16:22 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Weekly Writ 3/5: Five consecutive election wins is no easy feat Whenever Mark Carney next goes to the polls, he'll be looking for a fifth consecutive victory for the Liberals. Easier said than done.

Jam-packed edition this week. I take a look at how tough it is to win 5 elections in a row, break down the latest polls and tell the tale of 1891 election, when Canadians debated whether we should be the 45th state. www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

05.03.2026 15:20 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The Numbers Mailbag #29 | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

Our members-only episode of The Numbers is now live! If you want to listen to this week's mailbag, join here: www.patreon.com/posts/152054...

02.03.2026 16:16 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The Numbers Mailbag #29 | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

Our members-only episode of The Numbers is now live! If you want to listen to this week's mailbag, join here: www.patreon.com/posts/152054...

02.03.2026 16:16 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Les chiffres : Le PQ remporte Chicoutimi, mais la course se resserre À six mois du début de la campagne au Québec, la course devient encore plus imprévisible. Décortiquons les plus récentes données.

📊Nouvel épisode du balado Les chiffres !

⚜️Le PQ remporte Chicoutimi, mais la course se resserre

🎧En format audio et vidéo ici ↓ www.qc125.ca/p/les-chiffr...

26.02.2026 12:56 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Weekly Writ 2/26: The polls have shifted Carney's Liberals have taken a wide national lead and are closing the gap — wait, in Alberta?!

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26.02.2026 12:47 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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This week we discuss some new polling numbers that show the Liberals surging in Alberta. Is it for real? Don't want to wait (and you'd like to watch/listen ad-free), you can join our Patreon, support the pod, and watch or listen to it right now! www.patreon.com/posts/151721...

26.02.2026 16:03 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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#EveryElectionProject: British Columbia Capsules on British Columbia's elections from The Weekly Writ

Every week, I profile one election or leadership race in Canadian history. Here's some of my profiles for British Columbia: www.thewrit.ca/p/everyelect...

26.02.2026 13:31 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Weekly Writ 2/26: The polls have shifted Carney's Liberals have taken a wide national lead and are closing the gap — wait, in Alberta?!

www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

26.02.2026 12:47 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Le PQ remporte Chicoutimi, mais la course se resserre | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

Cette semaine au balado Les chiffres, nous revenons sur les résultats de l’élection partielle dans Chicoutimi, remportée par le Parti québécois avec 45 % des voix. Quelles conclusions peut-on tirer de ce scrutin ? www.patreon.com/posts/151639...

25.02.2026 16:26 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Numbers: Poilievre on the ropes as Carney's majority in sight Byelections and another Conservative floor-crosser have the Liberals on the cusp of a majority.

Jeneroux floor-crossing, Terrebonne election annulled, Boulerice maybe jumping ship to QS — lots to discuss in this week's episode of The Numbers! All your ways to watch or listen here: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

19.02.2026 20:47 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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#EveryElectionProject: British Columbia Capsules on British Columbia's elections from The Weekly Writ

Every week, I profile an election or leadership race from Canada's history. Here are some of the ones I've done for British Columbia: www.thewrit.ca/p/everyelect...

19.02.2026 19:53 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Is it the end for the last of the Orange Wave in Quebec? As the NDP faces the potential loss of their only Quebec MP, the Liberals and Bloc are set to contest a tight race in Terrebonne with Carney's majority on the ballot.

www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

19.02.2026 13:21 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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(VIDEO) Poilievre on the ropes as Carney's majority in sight | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

Up early (and ad-free) for members! We chat about the Jeneroux floor-crossing, the Terrebonne byelection and the potential departure of Alexandre Boulerice. That and more this week on the pod: www.patreon.com/posts/151170...

19.02.2026 17:00 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Is it the end for the last of the Orange Wave in Quebec? As the NDP faces the potential loss of their only Quebec MP, the Liberals and Bloc are set to contest a tight race in Terrebonne with Carney's majority on the ballot.

www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

19.02.2026 13:21 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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The Numbers Mailbag #28 | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

It's mailbag time! We answer questions on the upcoming byelections, how long an MP can go without voting in the House before they run into trouble, and how the loss of Alberta would impact Conservative fortunes. All that and much more! Join here to listen now: www.patreon.com/posts/150927...

16.02.2026 17:26 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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The Numbers Mailbag #28 | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

It's mailbag time! We answer questions on the upcoming byelections, how long an MP can go without voting in the House before they run into trouble, and how the loss of Alberta would impact Conservative fortunes. All that and much more! Join here to listen now: www.patreon.com/posts/150927...

16.02.2026 17:26 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Weekly Writ 2/12: What history says about early elections Amid speculation that Mark Carney might call a snap election, history suggests things don't always go as planned.

With all the chatter surrounding an early election, I took a look at how snap calls have gone for governing parties over the last century. It's a bit of a mixed bag! www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

12.02.2026 14:09 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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The Numbers: Liberals in majority territory, but there's no election — yet? Polls suggest the Liberals have widened their lead over the Conservatives.

This week on The Numbers, we talk about election speculation, the upcoming series of byelections on the docket and a new poll on Alberta separation. Ways to watch or listen here: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

12.02.2026 20:13 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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(VIDEO) Liberals in majority territory, but there's no election — yet? | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

This week on The Numbers, we talk about election speculation, the upcoming series of byelections on the docket and a new poll on Alberta separation. Listen or watch in early release, ad-free, right here: www.patreon.com/posts/150589...

12.02.2026 17:32 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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#EveryElectionProject: Nova Scotia Capsules on Nova Scotia's elections from The Weekly Writ

Every week, I profile a different election or leadership race in Canadian political history. Here are some of the profiles I've written about Nova Scotia's politics: www.thewrit.ca/p/everyelect...

12.02.2026 15:03 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Weekly Writ 2/12: What history says about early elections Amid speculation that Mark Carney might call a snap election, history suggests things don't always go as planned.

With all the chatter surrounding an early election, I took a look at how snap calls have gone for governing parties over the last century. It's a bit of a mixed bag! www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

12.02.2026 14:09 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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The Writ Podcast: Carney's bump, Poilievre's challenge and the NDP's choice The Pollster Panel is back to break down the state of public opinion in federal politics.

The Writ Podcast is back with the former party pollsters. We break down the state of the race between Carney and Poilievre, plus we discuss the lanes that are (or aren't) open for the NDP and whether Carney should or should not call a snap vote. www.thewrit.ca/p/the-writ-p...

06.02.2026 14:21 👍 9 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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A new Mainstreet poll shows federal Liberals at 51% support. Could Canada be heading for a snap election with that kind of lead? Polling experts @ericgrenier.bsky.social and @338canada.bsky.social get into the details.

Full analysis: youtu.be/NRc6VCMg6r4

06.02.2026 22:44 👍 12 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
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The Writ Podcast: Carney's bump, Poilievre's challenge and the NDP's choice The Pollster Panel is back to break down the state of public opinion in federal politics.

The Writ Podcast is back with the former party pollsters. We break down the state of the race between Carney and Poilievre, plus we discuss the lanes that are (or aren't) open for the NDP and whether Carney should or should not call a snap vote. www.thewrit.ca/p/the-writ-p...

06.02.2026 14:21 👍 9 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0