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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 Mailbag Sneak Peek: Why are there are so many Johns in politics?
YouTube video by Éric Grenier The Numbers Mailbag Sneak Peek: Why are there are so many Johns in politics?

We answered questions from our Patreon members in a special mailbag episode of The Numbers. Here's a sneak peek at one of those pressing questions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvoU...

01.08.2025 14:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Weekly Writ 7/31: How Battle River–Crowfoot will actually make history (for real) Plus, the NDP sets its leadership rules and we get a look at 2025 election fundraising.

Pierre Poilievre says the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection is the most important one in Canadian history. I share my thoughts on that claim. Plus, we've got fundraising figures for Q2 (including the election!) and lots more this week: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

31.07.2025 14:30 — 👍 11    🔁 2    💬 4    📌 0
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The Numbers Mailbag #22 | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

Special mailbag episode for members of our Patreon is now live! Join here to listen to our answers to some questions, including the reason why there have been so many Johns in PM and premiers' offices. www.patreon.com/posts/number...

31.07.2025 16:01 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The Numbers Mailbag #22 | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

Special mailbag episode for members of our Patreon is now live! Join here to listen to our answers to some questions, including the reason why there have been so many Johns in PM and premiers' offices. www.patreon.com/posts/number...

31.07.2025 16:01 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Weekly Writ 7/31: How Battle River–Crowfoot will actually make history (for real) Plus, the NDP sets its leadership rules and we get a look at 2025 election fundraising.

Pierre Poilievre says the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection is the most important one in Canadian history. I share my thoughts on that claim. Plus, we've got fundraising figures for Q2 (including the election!) and lots more this week: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

31.07.2025 14:30 — 👍 11    🔁 2    💬 4    📌 0
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The Numbers: Poilievre vs. 200+ candidates Elections Canada has to pivot as the ballot in Battle River–Crowfoot grows to over 200.

Elections Canada pivots to write-ins as the ballot in Battle River-Crowfoot balloons to over 200. Philippe and I chat about the byelection Pierre Poilievre hopes will get him back into the House. Plus, OLP leadership review, PEI/MB byelections and a Quiz! www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

29.07.2025 19:28 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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The Numbers: Poilievre vs. 200+ candidates Elections Canada has to pivot as the ballot in Battle River–Crowfoot grows to over 200.

Elections Canada pivots to write-ins as the ballot in Battle River-Crowfoot balloons to over 200. Philippe and I chat about the byelection Pierre Poilievre hopes will get him back into the House. Plus, OLP leadership review, PEI/MB byelections and a Quiz! www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

29.07.2025 19:28 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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(VIDEO) Poilievre vs. 200+ candidates | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

Want ad-free episode of The Numbers without waiting? Join our Patreon! This week's episode is already live, and we're chatting about Poilievre's byelection (and the 200+ candidates), Bonnie Crombie's future, and more: www.patreon.com/posts/video-...

29.07.2025 15:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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25.07.2025 13:19 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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.

There was lots of chatter about whether the NDP leadership race should be short or long. The NDP chose...something in between. I take a look at the length of past leadership races (and more) this week: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

17.07.2025 13:57 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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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.

There was lots of chatter about whether the NDP leadership race should be short or long. The NDP chose...something in between. I take a look at the length of past leadership races (and more) this week: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

17.07.2025 13:57 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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The Numbers: Carney, Trump and TACOs Canadians think Trump is acting in bad faith. They're cutting Mark Carney some slack because of it.

This week on The Numbers, we talk about the NDP leadership race and Carney's polls. If the negotiations don't work out, will it be Carney or Trump who wears the blame? Watch, listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

15.07.2025 20:39 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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New episode of The Numbers → www.338canada.ca/p/the-number...

16.07.2025 00:20 — 👍 18    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 1
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The Numbers: Carney, Trump and TACOs Canadians think Trump is acting in bad faith. They're cutting Mark Carney some slack because of it.

This week on The Numbers, we talk about the NDP leadership race and Carney's polls. If the negotiations don't work out, will it be Carney or Trump who wears the blame? Watch, listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

15.07.2025 20:39 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Carney, Trump and TACOs | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

In addition to bonus episodes and Discord access, Patreon members get early access to ad-free regular episodes of The Numbers. Like this one! Out now! www.patreon.com/posts/carney...

15.07.2025 16:16 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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 leadership candidates.

With leaders stampeding to Calgary, I take a look at what's really up for grabs in the city. Plus, the upcoming Quebec byelection in Arthabaska and polling who's who (who?) among NDP leadership potentials. www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

10.07.2025 16:57 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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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 leadership candidates.

With leaders stampeding to Calgary, I take a look at what's really up for grabs in the city. Plus, the upcoming Quebec byelection in Arthabaska and polling who's who (who?) among NDP leadership potentials. www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

10.07.2025 16:57 — 👍 10    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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The Numbers: Who can save the NDP? We discuss the NDP's leadership questions and Pierre Poilievre's polling numbers.

This week, we discuss Pierre Poilievre's polling numbers and the future of the NDP. Watch, listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

08.07.2025 20:09 — 👍 15    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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The Numbers: Who can save the NDP? We discuss the NDP's leadership questions and Pierre Poilievre's polling numbers.

This week, we discuss Pierre Poilievre's polling numbers and the future of the NDP. Watch, listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

08.07.2025 20:09 — 👍 15    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Over/Unders on the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

Philippe and I dive deep into the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection in this week's members-only episode. Join to listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/133351...

04.07.2025 15:33 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
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Over/Unders on the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection | The Numbers / Les chiffres Get more from The Numbers / Les chiffres on Patreon

Philippe and I dive deep into the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection in this week's members-only episode. Join to listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/133351...

04.07.2025 15:33 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
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On August 18, Pierre Poilievre will try to get a seat in the House in the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection. It's a riding that has swung with the rest of rural Alberta over the last century. My short history of the riding: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

03.07.2025 12:22 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1
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On August 18, Pierre Poilievre will try to get a seat in the House in the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection. It's a riding that has swung with the rest of rural Alberta over the last century. My short history of the riding: www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

03.07.2025 12:22 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1
What kind of race does Poilievre face in his August byelection? | Power & Politics
YouTube video by CBC News What kind of race does Poilievre face in his August byelection? | Power & Politics

Chatted with Catherine Cullen on Power and Politics yesterday about the upcoming byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGZn...

01.07.2025 12:26 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Weekly Writ 6/26: Poilievre sets himself the easiest byelection test — ever Plus, some conflicting signals from a trio of provincial byelections in Alberta.

When Pierre Poilievre tries to get a seat via the upcoming byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot, it'll be the safest seat a seatless leader has ever used as a mid-mandate springboard into the House of Commons. www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

26.06.2025 14:22 — 👍 12    🔁 7    💬 3    📌 4
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Weekly Writ 6/26: Poilievre sets himself the easiest byelection test — ever Plus, some conflicting signals from a trio of provincial byelections in Alberta.

When Pierre Poilievre tries to get a seat via the upcoming byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot, it'll be the safest seat a seatless leader has ever used as a mid-mandate springboard into the House of Commons. www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

26.06.2025 14:22 — 👍 12    🔁 7    💬 3    📌 4
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The Numbers: Trouble or relief for Danielle Smith? Nenshi wins in Edmonton, the UCP holds on in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. But are the results a win or a worry for the Alberta premier?

This week, Philippe and I dissect the byelection results in Alberta. Nenshi wins big, the NDP holds on in Ellerslie and the UCP keeps the Republicans at bay in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. What to make of the results? www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

24.06.2025 21:07 — 👍 12    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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The Numbers: Trouble or relief for Danielle Smith? Nenshi wins in Edmonton, the UCP holds on in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. But are the results a win or a worry for the Alberta premier?

This week, Philippe and I dissect the byelection results in Alberta. Nenshi wins big, the NDP holds on in Ellerslie and the UCP keeps the Republicans at bay in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. What to make of the results? www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...

24.06.2025 21:07 — 👍 12    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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The State of the Writ, Year 4 How things are going with The Writ after four years.

Every year, I update readers on how things are going over at The Writ. It's now been four years since I launched! Thanks to everyone who has supported my work. www.thewrit.ca/p/the-state-...

23.06.2025 14:01 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Approval ratings for Mark Carney after 100 days as PM: polls analysts panel
YouTube video by cpac Approval ratings for Mark Carney after 100 days as PM: polls analysts panel

PM Carney continues to enjoy favourable polls. But what should he pay attention to in order to keep positive opinions?

We discuss with polls analysts @ericgrenier.bsky.social & Philippe J. Fournier (@338canada.bsky.social) ⬇️

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20.06.2025 18:45 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 1

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