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Éric Grenier and Philippe J. Fournier provide their unique perspective and analysis on federal and provincial politics across Canada. Become a Patron for full access to exclusive content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Eby made a huge mistake · 40 minDavid Eby’s B.C. New Democrats went down to defeat on Saturday, as Lorne Doerkson and the B.C. Conservatives took advantage of Eby’s early call to win in a (by B.C. standards)…
- Alberta’s vote and the battle for BC · 47 minAs the polls had predicted, the Remain side won the Alberta referendum in a landslide, as Albertans opted for the status quo in their province. But in next-door British Columbia…
- Will Eby’s snap call be a blunder for the ages? · 46 minLittle more than a week remains in the B.C. election campaign that the NDP’s David Eby set in motion, two years ahead of schedule. The leaders debate took place last night and…
- Quebec wipeout, BC nail-biter · 51 minIt’s not very often we see a party go from a landslide victory in one election to a complete wipeout in the next. But that’s what happened on Monday when the Coalition Avenir…
- Carney hits new highs, Conservatives risk new lows · 41 minPrime Minister Mark Carney appears to be walking on water in the polls, as new numbers put the Liberals and their leader at highs not seen before in recent history. Meanwhile…
- Was it a good idea for David Eby to call an election in BC? · 40 minB.C. Premier David Eby has staked his government on an early election, pitching to voters that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s economy and sovereignty forces…
- An upset win in Alberta and a snap election in B.C.? · 48 minAn investor’s summit, a trip to the European Union that could begin potentially closer ties in the future and, of course, there’s Donald Trump. There’s plenty going on in federal…
- Carney gets his Trump bump · 44 minA few weeks ago we asked a question — will Mark Carney get another Trump bump? Well, we have the answer. And the answer is yes. Recent polls show that support for Mark Carney…
- Liberals deal Poilievre a blow in byelections · 45 minMark Carney’s Liberals scored three big wins in Monday’s byelections, taking a seat from the Conservatives and dealing the party another blow. What do the results say about…
- Will Carney get another Trump bump? · 1 h 1 minIt’s been a tumultuous week on the U.S. trade relations file, as negotiations fell apart, tariffs and retaliatory tariffs were threatened and applied and insults flew back and…
- Pierre Poilievre's problematic polls · 50 minThe polls over the last few weeks have not been kind to the Conservatives, as multiple surveys have put the party under the psychologically important threshold of 30%. What does…
- Just how big is the Liberal lead, really? · 45 minNew polls published over the last week agree that the Liberals are ahead — but are they ahead by a little, or by a lot? This week on The Numbers, we try to make some sense of…
- Will Trump's new tariffs move the polls? · 40 minAn otherwise relatively quiet political summer has been rocked again by U.S. President Donald Trump, as he is set to impose a new round of tariffs on Canada. How might another…
- Maybe we were wrong? · 35 minWe’ll admit it when we might have been wrong — and the results of Monday’s byelection in Prince Edward Island suggest we might have been a bit too skeptical of a Narrative…
- New leader, who dis? · 44 minDon’t you know who I am? For many Canadians, the answer is “no” when it comes to some of our political leaders. A new poll from Pollara suggests that very few Canadians can name…
- New Leaders Draft · 41 minWith the start of another summer, it’s time to think about new beginnings — for political parties! This week, we’re doing something we haven’t done before. Every December, we…
- Will it be a cruel summer for Carney or Poilievre? · 57 minWith the summer now getting started, a series of new polls suggest that Mark Carney’s Liberals are starting the season in a good spot, while Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives…
- Aiming for redemption in the Quiz · 51 minThe summer political season is just about to begin as MPs prepare to return to their ridings, so it’s time to take stock of where things stand in the polls. Are we seeing a new…
- A new polling low for Poilievre? · 56 minMore polls are showing some softening support for Mark Carney and the Liberals, while the NDP moves into double-digits. But the trend line isn’t conclusive — except when it comes…
- Orange Crush or Orange Crushed? · 45 minIn one corner, we have a Liberal slump and an NDP surge. In the other corner, we have Liberal dominance and a listless NDP. In both corners, the Conservatives are stuck. But…
