So, the writ has dropped. But what the hell is a "writ," why does everyone keep dropping it, and what happened behind closed doors at Rideau Hall this morning? I have answers. #cdnpoli #canada youtu.be/PVA91vsYqlA ✅ Sign up my "Far and Wide" newsletter: FarAndWide.news - ThreadSky

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todmaffin.com • 51 days ago

So, the writ has dropped.

But what the hell is a "writ," why does everyone keep dropping it, and what happened behind closed doors at Rideau Hall this morning?

I have answers. #cdnpoli #canada
https://youtu.be/PVA91vsYqlA

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nerdyelk.bsky.social•51 days ago

Thank you for this! I love our nonsense.

myview66.bsky.social•50 days ago

I'm no politician, just a language lover...I think they meant... Shit happened

dalepoole.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you Todd. I think I might be learning more about this country's history from you, than I ever learned in school.

robertwoolley.bsky.social•51 days ago

Uh, parliamentary elections in the UK are triggered by writ...

todmaffin.com•51 days ago

Interesting. Every source I checked with claimed it was unique to Canada but I’ll do some more digging, and will add something to my Corrections page if warranted. Thanks!

robertwoolley.bsky.social•50 days ago

I think it applies to Aus and NZ too but YMMV.

Loveyour videos BTW. Power to Canada!

robertwoolley.bsky.social•50 days ago

To help your research, UK: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance-acting-returning-officers-administering-a-uk-parliamentary-election-great-britain/starting-election-timetable/issue-and-receipt-writ

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