[Opinion] The Writ Podcast: Carney's bump, Poilievre's challenge and the NDP's choice

The Writ Podcast: Carney's bump, Poilievre's challenge and the NDP's choice

The Writ Podcast is back for the 2026 political season, and what better way than to re-convene the Pollster Panel!Dan, Andrew and James are back to break down the state of public opinion in federal politics. What do they make of Mark Carney’s bump in the polls after his Davos speech? What challenges does Pierre Poilievre face after passing his leadership review? What lanes are open to the New Democrats as they choose a new leader?And would it be…

COMMENT: Holding the West, winning the GTA: Poilievre’s high-wire immigrant tight-rope challenge

Leaders of Canada’s modern Conservative Party have always faced the challenge of uniting diverse groups of party members and potential voters – placating social conservatives, offering pipelines to Western Canadians while simultaneously speaking the language of low taxes and affordability to the vote-rich, multicultural GTA suburbs.  Stephen Harper held power for 10 years by maintaining this balance. His government was particularly skilled at ba…