The Numbers

Éric Grenier and Philippe J. Fournier
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Politics
  • Updated weekly

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.

THE NUMBERS SUBSCRIPTION

Get subscriber-only episodes of The Numbers!

US$3,99/month or US$49,99/year

  1. 2 days ago

    Will Carney get another Trump bump?

    It’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 forth across the U.S.-Canada border, notably between President Donald Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford. But how are Canadians reacting — and going to react — to Mark Carney’s handling of the issue, as well as these renewed attacks on the country from the unpopular U.S. president? The Numbers is back this week (and for the long haul!) to take a look at what the polls say about how Canadians are digesting the news, including in Ontario where Ford has appeared to have rebounded. Plus, with three federal byelections scheduled on Monday in Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Beaches—East York and North Vancouver—Capilano, we play our usual game of over/under. Can the Liberals (or Bloc) pick up Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, or will the Conservatives avoid losing their first seat in a byelection in nearly a decade? Then, with Quebec’s election call expected on Thursday (hence our one-day-early episode), we break down the state of the race with just hours to go before its official launch. Looking for even more of The Numbers? If you join our Patreon and support this joint project of ours, you’ll get ad-free episodes every week, bonus episodes several times per month and access to our lively Discord. Join here! https://thenumberspod.ca/ The bonus episodes are also available via an Apple Podcasts subscription. You can watch this episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 13 Aug

    Pierre Poilievre's problematic polls

    The 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 this mean for Pierre Poilievre, and could some upcoming byelections be points of no return for his leadership? This week on The Numbers, we break down the plethora of recent polls that have been published and what they say for Mark Carney and Avi Lewis, as well as the Conservative leader. We also discuss a trio of new polls out of Quebec that point to an unpredictable provincial election, as well as two new polls out of Ontario that have better news for Doug Ford ahead of three byelections. Then, we dive into the mailbag to answer some questions, including what odds we'd give an early election call. The extended mailbag (about 25 extra minutes) is available for the podcast’s Patreon members and Apple subscribers. If you’d like to get the full mailbag, as well as early and ad-free episodes and other bonuses, you can watch or listen to the episode on our Patreon page. Looking for even more of The Numbers? If you join our Patreon and support this joint project of ours, you’ll get ad-free episodes every week, bonus episodes several times per month and access to our lively Discord. Join here! https://thenumberspod.ca/ The bonus episodes are also available via an Apple Podcasts subscription. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 13 Aug • Subscribers Only

    Pierre Poilievre's problematic polls (with extended mailbag)

    The 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 this mean for Pierre Poilievre, and could some upcoming byelections be points of no return for his leadership? This week on The Numbers, we break down the plethora of recent polls that have been published and what they say for Mark Carney and Avi Lewis, as well as the Conservative leader. We also discuss a trio of new polls out of Quebec that point to an unpredictable provincial election, as well as two new polls out of Ontario that have better news for Doug Ford ahead of three byelections. Then, we dive into the mailbag to answer some questions, including what odds we'd give an early election call. The extended mailbag segment is only available for subscribers. Thanks for your ongoing support!

    Pierre Poilievre's problematic polls (with extended mailbag)

  4. 30 Jul

    Just how big is the Liberal lead, really?

    New 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 differing poll numbers that aren’t all good news for Mark Carney (though they are mostly bad news for Pierre Poilievre). We also discuss the calling of three byelections in Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Beaches—East York and North Vancouver—Capilano. Plus, there’s a new poll out of Ontario that has Doug Ford frowning, and Philippe is back with The Quiz! The podcast will be taking a break next week. We’ll be back in two weeks! Did you miss our politics/astronomy quiz from earlier this week? You can join the Patreon and watch or listen to the episode here. https://thenumberspod.ca/posts/when-politics-165082595 Looking for even more of The Numbers? If you join our Patreon and support this joint project of ours, you’ll get ad-free episodes every week, bonus episodes several times per month and access to our lively Discord. Join here! https://thenumberspod.ca/ The bonus episodes are also available via an Apple Podcasts subscription You can also watch this episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 28 Jul • Subscribers Only

    When politics and the stars align

    Philippe has been pretty tough with his quizzes, so it's finally time to turn the tables — and look to the stars. In this subscribers-only episode of The Numbers, Éric puts Philippe to the test with a quiz combining two of his passions: politics and astronomy! So, who was the first Canadian in space, how old is the universe and just how many Martian years has Mark Carney been prime minister? Philippe has the answers. Or does he? This bonus episode is available to subscribers of The Numbers. Thanks so much for your support!

    When politics and the stars align

  6. 23 Jul

    Will Trump's new tariffs move the polls?

    An 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 tussle with the United States impact the polling numbers, which seemed to suggest the Liberals undergoing a modest softening in their support? This week on The Numbers, we discuss the potential impact of another tariff fight on Mark Carney’s poll numbers. We also break down the results of a provincial byelection in Manitoba that has more good news for Premier Wab Kinew, and chat about some new polls on the popularity of premiers David Eby and Danielle Smith. We then answer some member questions from the mailbag, with the full segment being available to Patreon members here. https://thenumberspod.ca/posts/will-trumps-new-164645774 Looking for even more of The Numbers? If you join our Patreon and support this joint project of ours, you’ll get ad-free episodes every week, bonus episodes several times per month and access to our lively Discord. Join here! The bonus episodes are also available via an Apple Podcasts subscription. You can watch this episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 23 Jul • Subscribers Only

    Will Trump's new tariffs move the polls? (with extended mailbag)

    An 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 tussle with the United States impact the polling numbers, which seemed to suggest the Liberals undergoing a modest softening in their support? This week on The Numbers, we discuss the potential impact of another tariff fight on Mark Carney’s poll numbers. We also break down the results of a provincial byelection in Manitoba that has more good news for Premier Wab Kinew, and chat about some new polls on the popularity of premiers David Eby and Danielle Smith. We then answer some member questions from the mailbag.

    Will Trump's new tariffs move the polls? (with extended mailbag)

  8. 16 Jul

    Maybe we were wrong?

    We’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 Research poll that put the PEI Greens in the lead. So, we start with some mea culpas, and a discussion of whether the Cornwall—Meadowbank could be the proverbial flap of the butterfly wings that has bigger repercussions further down the line. In addition, on this week’s episode of The Numbers we breakdown the latest federal poll numbers, as well as a new survey on how Canadians feel about the construction of new pipelines. We also try to make sense of yet another poll out of Nova Scotia that paints yet another different portrait of the province’s political landscape. Then, we close with a Green-hued Quiz. Looking for even more of The Numbers? If you join our Patreon and support this joint project of ours, you’ll get ad-free episodes every week, bonus episodes several times per month and access to our lively Discord. Join here! https://thenumberspod.ca/ The bonus episodes are also available via an Apple Podcasts subscription. You can watch this episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See All (161)

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Éric Grenier and Philippe J. Fournier
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Éric Grenier and Philippe J. Fournier
  • Show Website
    The Numbers
  • Provider
    Eric Grenier

You Might Also Like