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Philippe J. Fournier

Philippe J. Fournier

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No Quebec Referendum Until Trump Is Gone, PQ Leader Says

With voters souring on sovereignty, St-Pierre Plamondon sidesteps his least popular promise

19.08.2026 10

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Philippe J. Fournier

Quebec’s Election Is Closing In, and the CAQ Is Still in Trouble

Polls say Fréchette is leading the party toward its worst showing ever

06.08.2026 30

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Philippe J. Fournier

Quebecers Love the High-Speed Train Their Separatist Leader Wants to Kill

New polling finds Paul St-Pierre Plamondon out of step with much of the electorate

16.06.2026 10

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Philippe J. Fournier

Americans Trust Canada in Trade Talks More than Their Own Government

New poll suggests most believe Canada negotiates in good faith

27.04.2026 30

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Philippe J. Fournier

Poilievre May Be Struggling Right Now, but the Kids Still Like Him

He’s achieved something Conservatives failed to do for years: win young voters

13.04.2026 30

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Philippe J. Fournier

Carneymania Sweeps the Country. Yes, Even Quebec and Alberta

Polls show the prime minister’s popularity stretches far beyond the Liberal base

12.03.2026 50

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Philippe J. Fournier

Quebec’s Governing Party Running Out of Time to Save Itself

In the leadership race, Christine Fréchette pulls ahead of Bernard Drainville as the CAQ faces political collapse

04.03.2026 60

The Walrus

Philippe J. Fournier

Conservatives Are Competitive. Pierre Poilievre Isn’t

Polls point to a widening gap between party strength and leader popularity The post Conservatives Are Competitive. Pierre Poilievre Isn’t first...

10.02.2026 30

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Philippe J. Fournier

Most Quebecers Oppose Sovereignty. Even More Reject Another Referendum

New polling suggests independence is a losing bet The post Most Quebecers Oppose Sovereignty. Even More Reject Another Referendum first appeared on...

20.01.2026 40

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Philippe J. Fournier

Quebec Election Year Starts with Brutal Verdict on François Legault

Should he prepare for a walk in the snow? The post Quebec Election Year Starts with Brutal Verdict on François Legault first appeared on The Walrus.

14.01.2026 50

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Philippe J. Fournier

The Numbers Behind Poilievre’s Leadership Dilemma

Polls show half the country wants him gone, even as Conservative voters overwhelmingly want him to stay The post The Numbers Behind Poilievre’s...

15.12.2025 40

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Philippe J. Fournier

Americans Still Like Canada! Yes, Even Republicans

Polls show US voters overwhelmingly see us as a trustworthy ally despite Trump’s escalating trade attacks The post Americans Still Like Canada! Yes,...

05.11.2025 30

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Philippe J. Fournier

Quebec Is a Lot More Canadian Than Sovereigntists Want to Admit

Polls show a growing affection for the country, even as the Parti Québécois leads the province The post Quebec Is a Lot More Canadian Than...

30.10.2025 30

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Philippe J. Fournier

Quebec Is a Lot More Canadian Than Separatists Want to Admit

Polls show a growing affection for the country, even as the Parti Québécois leads the province The post Quebec Is a Lot More Canadian Than...

29.10.2025 30

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Philippe J. Fournier

Only Half the Country Thinks Carney’s “Nation-Building Projects” Are a Good Idea

A new poll shows modest support across party lines—but also deep skepticism The post Only Half the Country Thinks Carney’s “Nation-Building...

07.10.2025 50

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Philippe J. Fournier

Pierre Poilievre’s Toughest Audience Yet: His Own Party

After losing the 2025 election and his seat, the conservative leader needs to convince his base he’s still the one to take on Mark Carney The post...

29.08.2025 60

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Philippe J. Fournier

Legault Just Keeps Sinking in the Polls

Every trend line for the Quebec premier is headed in the same direction: down The post Legault Just Keeps Sinking in the Polls first appeared on The...

26.06.2025 40

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Philippe J. Fournier