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Episodes
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Strong, stable, national Conservative 20-point lead
This week, we discuss another poll that shows a 20-point lead for the Conservatives, as well as some new numbers on how various religious communities are…
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Conservatives put up some big numbers
On this episode of The Numbers, we discuss some BIG numbers that Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives are putting up in both national polls and first-quarter…
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Could an election make sense for the NDP?
This week, we assess the pros and the cons of an election for the New Democrats as Jagmeet Singh mulls whether or not to support the Liberal budget. We also…
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A new trend or another blip?
This week on The Numbers, we discuss the latest federal polls and whether or not the gap is narrowing between the Conservatives and the Liberals. We also delve…
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With Liberal friends like these...
This week, Philippe and Éric chat about some of the latest federal numbers and how a trio of provincial Liberal leaders have come out against the carbon tax…
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Proving the polls right
If the proof of the pudding is in the eating, is the proof of the polls in Durham? We break down the results of this week's federal byelection as well as some…
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Races for second places
A new poll shows the NDP within spitting distance (yes, Philippe, that's a real thing) of the Liberals in the race for second place. What to make of it — and…
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Will the NDP pull the plug?
We discuss the latest threats from the New Democrats to rip up their confidence-and-supply agreement with the Liberals and just how likely it is that this…
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Dissent in the ranks
Are cracks starting to show in the Liberal caucus — and can more of them be prevented if the polling numbers don't improve? We also discuss views on health…
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Nevermind, Liberals are doomed again
After polls suggested the gap was narrowing a little between the Liberals and the Conservatives, a new survey puts the Conservatives back into landslide…
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The 3rd Annual Over/Under Contest!
On this special episode of The Numbers, we port over a favourite from The Writ Podcast to mark the third edition of what is now our annual holiday tradition…
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Wait, maybe the Liberals aren't doomed after all?
The latest Abacus Data poll shows a nine-point swing between the Liberals and the Conservatives over the last few weeks, closing the gap to (a still wide) 10…
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Have the Liberals hit their floor?
This week, we chat about the latest polls that show the Liberals flirting with the NDP for third place. We also chat Liberal leadership polling and a little…
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RIP Carbon Tax?
We discuss the latest polls that show the Liberals in deep trouble and how the carbon tax has become a vote loser for Justin Trudeau's government. We also chat…
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Unexpected flailings
We discuss some troubling polling and fundraising numbers for the Liberals and wonder how they could possibly keep this up for another 23 months. Plus, there's…
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Preview: Sixteen Points
A preview of this week's episode, where we chat about the Conservatives' big lead in the polls, some new numbers regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict and a…
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Should Trudeau stay or should he go?
This week, we chat about some new polling numbers on Justin Trudeau's leadership and we dissect the NDP's prospects coming out of the convention, where Jagmeet…
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Don't miss out on this week's episode!
As we mentioned last week, every second episode of The Numbers will now be only for members of our Patreon. This week, we're chatting about the latest federal…
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What happens in Manitoba doesn't stay in Manitoba
We break down the results of the Manitoba provincial election and the Quebec byelection in Jean-Talon, as well as some new polling numbers out of Ontario and…
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Poilievre minority or landslide?
Philippe and Éric discuss some federal polling that would produce very different electoral outcomes. They then draft their ridings to watch in Manitoba's…
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Power Polliver
We discuss just how well Canadians know the names of the Conservative leader and the Liberal cabinet, as well as news about India, the creation of a new…
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Enthusiastic Conservatives, nervous Liberals
We chat about Philippe's experience at the Conservative convention and more polling numbers that should make the Liberals very worried. We also discuss a big…
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Conservatives hold a convention and a big polling lead
In this inaugural episode of The Numbers podcast, we chat about the latest federal polls and the Conservative convention, before delving into the provincial…
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The Numbers, a new political podcast
Éric Grenier, political analyst and author of The Writ newsletter, and Philippe J. Fournier, the mind behind 338Canada, provide their unique perspective and…