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 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
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The Writ Podcast: Carney's bump, Poilievre's challenge and the NDP's choice
A new pollster panel on The Writ podcast with @ericgrenier.bsky.social. We had a great discussion on the NDP's crossroads (can they get back blue collar votes?), why Carney's favourables are rising, and why Poilievre should heed Eminem's guidance.
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06.02.2026 17:11 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
#EveryElectionProject: Quebec
Capsules on Quebec's elections from The Weekly Writ
Every week, I profile an election or leadership race from Canada's history. Here's some of the ones I've written about provincial campaigns in Quebec: www.thewrit.ca/p/everyelect...
05.02.2026 15:52 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Weekly Writ 2/5: Conservatives and Liberals set fundraising records in 2025
Conservatives outraised the Liberals again, but the post-election gap has gotten smaller.
Breaking down the fundraising figures from 2025, plus the game of musical byelection chairs that is coming over a few federal and provincial seats in Toronto: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...
05.02.2026 14:46 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
(VIDEO) Poilievre prevails in Calgary but trails in the polls | The Numbers / Les chiffres
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Poilievre leadership review, widening gap in the polls and Lewis as NDP front runner. We break it all down in The Numbers this week! Join here to watch or listen right away, ad-free! www.patreon.com/posts/149851...
03.02.2026 17:08 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What we said about Poilievre's potential leadership score last week, ahead of the results coming in. You can listen to our hot take from the morning after on what 87.4% means by joining the Patreon here: www.patreon.com/posts/live-i...
02.02.2026 20:23 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Avi Lewis has wide lead in NDP fundraising
Fundraising to the end of 2025 shows Lewis well ahead of his rivals
Avi Lewis raised the most money up to the end of 2025, suggesting that he is currently the front runner to be the next leader of the NDP. www.thewrit.ca/p/avi-lewis-...
30.01.2026 17:45 — 👍 33 🔁 12 💬 2 📌 2
Live(-ish) from the Conservative Convention | The Numbers / Les chiffres
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What do we make of Pierre Poilievre's 87.4% score in his leadership review? And what's the mood like at the Conservative convention? Philippe reports from Calgary in this members-only episode. Join now to listen or watch here: www.patreon.com/posts/live-i...
31.01.2026 16:17 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Live(-ish) from the Conservative Convention | The Numbers / Les chiffres
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What do we make of Pierre Poilievre's 87.4% score in his leadership review? And what's the mood like at the Conservative convention? Philippe reports from Calgary in this members-only episode. Join now to listen or watch here: www.patreon.com/posts/live-i...
31.01.2026 16:17 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Avi Lewis has wide lead in NDP fundraising
Fundraising to the end of 2025 shows Lewis well ahead of his rivals
Avi Lewis raised the most money up to the end of 2025, suggesting that he is currently the front runner to be the next leader of the NDP. www.thewrit.ca/p/avi-lewis-...
30.01.2026 17:45 — 👍 33 🔁 12 💬 2 📌 2
Weekly Writ 1/29: Setting the bar for Poilievre's leadership review
Plus, a look at Mark Carney's post-Davos bump in the polls.
What leadership review result does Pierre Poilievre need for it to be good enough? I look at some precedents. Plus, Carney's post-Davos boost in the polls is big, but the Liberals haven't jumped as much. Read here: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...
29.01.2026 14:46 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
#EveryElectionProject: Saskatchewan
Capsules on Saskatchewan's elections from The Weekly Writ
Every week, I profile the history of one of Canada's past elections or leadership races. Here are some of those profiles of provincial campaigns in Saskatchewan: www.thewrit.ca/p/everyelect...
29.01.2026 15:17 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Weekly Writ 1/29: Setting the bar for Poilievre's leadership review
Plus, a look at Mark Carney's post-Davos bump in the polls.
What leadership review result does Pierre Poilievre need for it to be good enough? I look at some precedents. Plus, Carney's post-Davos boost in the polls is big, but the Liberals haven't jumped as much. Read here: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...
29.01.2026 14:46 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The Numbers: Carney gets post-Davos bump as Poilievre falls further back
It was a good week in the polls for Mark Carney — not so much for Pierre Poilievre.
Mark Carney gets a post-Davos bump while Pierre Poilievre slumps ahead of his leadership review. We break down the polls on The Numbers this week. All the ways to watch or listen here! www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...
27.01.2026 20:36 — 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The Numbers: Carney gets post-Davos bump as Poilievre falls further back
It was a good week in the polls for Mark Carney — not so much for Pierre Poilievre.
Mark Carney gets a post-Davos bump while Pierre Poilievre slumps ahead of his leadership review. We break down the polls on The Numbers this week. All the ways to watch or listen here! www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...
27.01.2026 20:36 — 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
(VIDEO) Carney gets post-Davos bump as Poilievre falls further back | The Numbers / Les chiffres
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Mark Carney gets a post-Davos bump while Pierre Poilievre slumps ahead of his leadership review. We break down the polls on The Numbers this week. Join to listen or watch (ad-free) right away! www.patreon.com/posts/149255...
27.01.2026 15:48 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Weekly Writ 1/22: Where Poilievre’s numbers have dropped the most
Has the Conservative leader consolidated his base at the expense of growth?
Pierre Poilievre's negative ratings spiked in the last Abacus poll. I took a deep dive to see in which demographic groups those negatives have spiked the most. www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...
22.01.2026 13:16 — 👍 16 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
The Numbers Mailbag #27 | The Numbers / Les chiffres
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In this members-only mailbag episode, we answer questions on where Pierre Poilievre should (or could) run in the next election and who would have their electoral chances improve if they magically learned French. Plus lots more! www.patreon.com/posts/number...
22.01.2026 15:41 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Weekly Writ 1/22: Where Poilievre’s numbers have dropped the most
Has the Conservative leader consolidated his base at the expense of growth?
Pierre Poilievre's negative ratings spiked in the last Abacus poll. I took a deep dive to see in which demographic groups those negatives have spiked the most. www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...
22.01.2026 13:16 — 👍 16 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
The Numbers: Poilievre's negatives spike. Is it a blip or a problem?
A new poll has Pierre Poilievre's negative rating hitting a new high. Plus, François Legault's resignation shakes up Quebec's election.
This week on The Numbers, we discuss some new polls that show a spike in Pierre Poilievre's negatives. What to make of it? Plus, what Legault's resignation means for the next election in Quebec. Watch, listen here: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...
20.01.2026 20:47 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The Numbers: Poilievre's negatives spike. Is it a blip or a problem?
A new poll has Pierre Poilievre's negative rating hitting a new high. Plus, François Legault's resignation shakes up Quebec's election.
This week on The Numbers, we discuss some new polls that show a spike in Pierre Poilievre's negatives. What to make of it? Plus, what Legault's resignation means for the next election in Quebec. Watch, listen here: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...
20.01.2026 20:47 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
(VIDEO) Poilievre's negatives spike. Is it a blip or a problem? | The Numbers / Les chiffres
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This week on The Numbers, we discuss some new polls that show a spike in Pierre Poilievre's negatives. What to make of it? Patreon members get early and ad-free access to episodes every week. Join now to listen or watch right away: www.patreon.com/posts/video-...
20.01.2026 15:32 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Legault démissionne | The Numbers / Les chiffres
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Nouvel épisode du balado "Les chiffres", en primeur et sans publicité, incluant le segment bonus où nous répondons aux questions de nos membres. Disponible dès maintenant ici: www.patreon.com/posts/148294...
15.01.2026 16:28 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Numbers: New year, new byelections?
Chrystia Freeland's resignation opens up a vacancy in the House and more seats will likely need to be filled soon.
One byelection will happen soon — and maybe more! This week, we break down what the upcoming byelections could mean and what the latest federal polls are saying. Plus, provincial leadership races heat up. Watch, listen here: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...
13.01.2026 20:42 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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