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Political Capital with Rob Shaw

Join CHEK News Political Correspondent Rob Shaw and a lively panel of guests for a weekly breakdown of all of the news in B.C. politics, with analysis and commentary that helps make sense of the latest stories in and around the B.C. legislature.

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#98 - Hospital crisis, trade mission and BC United...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/05/26

Doctors are sounding public alarm bells in an unprecedented fashion about the state of BC's hospitals, what should the public make of this and how should the government be responding? Premier David Eby heads out on his first international trade mission, but is it just a glorified travel junket? And BC United launches a new advertising campaign on its rebranding, how did it land? Our panel breaks it down. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades.

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40:02

#97 - Bail reform and U.S. cancer treatment

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2023/05/19

Ottawa delivers the bail reform on prolific offenders that B.C. wanted, so is this a win for the David Eby administration and what will it mean for the ongoing debate about public safety, vandalism and street disorder? Health Minister Adrian Dix announces he will start sending people to the United States for cancer treatment, what does this say about the state of our healthcare system? Plus, a look at former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart's unpaid debts, and a discussion about the resignation of

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48:15

#96 - BC Housing scandal, museum politics, session-ender

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2023/05/12

The long-awaited forensic audit into BC Housing lands at the legislature, creating a flurry of political finger-pointing, but what does it mean for the premier's political fortunes? The tourism minister pushes the Royal BC Museum to re-open the shuttered Old Town exhibit, does she have the right read on the public mood? And we look at the end of the spring session of the legislature, including a few standout MLAs. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to

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40:29

#95 - BC's new jobs plan, drug decrim, short-term...

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2023/05/05

The BC NDP government unveils its new jobs plan, to align the post-secondary sector with in-demand labour shortages - but is it enough and why didn't it look at a wider shift for provinces and universities? Plus, a Vancouver van selling clean drugs sparks another round of decriminalization debate. A look at the NDP's candidate for the upcoming Vancouver-Mount Pleasant. And a Green proposal to create a short-term rental registry, to combat the rise of AirBnB type services. Host Rob Shaw is joined by

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37:34

#94 - All Surrey, all the time. Debates rage over...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/04/28

The BC government (sort of) makes a decision on Surrey's police controversy, but was it the right move? And the province find itself in a jam on Surrey schools as well, with the board threatening to stack portables on top of one another due to a lack of funding. Plus, new figures from BC's Prosecution Service highlight the complexities of the so-called catch and release justice system.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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39:31

#93 - BC's housing hammer, cities ban drug use in...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/04/21

The BC government brings its first hammer down on housing with new legislation, is this the future of the government direction on housing? Plus, cities begin pushing to ban open drug use in public spaces, kickstarting a heated debate about decriminalization. Also, we look at new political fundraising numbers, the premier's comments on a possible hostile takeover of BC mining giant TECK Resources, and the province's new credit rating downgrade. Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades join host

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34:07

#92 - BC United, crime in Nanaimo and confusing new...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/04/14

The BC Liberals officially make the switch to BC United, how does it land and what are the pros and cons of such a risky move? The premier fumbles into a PR disaster in Nanaimo on the issue of crime, what happened? Plus, a look at new Angus Reid polling that shows resilient NDP support. And in a podcast extra, we examine the new candidates and dynamics of the Langford-Juan de Fuca byelection. Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver join host Rob Shaw.

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38:10

#91 - Federal budget, crime, and foreign interference...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/03/31

What does BC think of the latest federal budget - not much, it turns out, as Ottawa fails to deliver on several fronts. A wave of disturbing violence on BC streets raises the temperature on crime. Plus, a look at the issue of foreign interference in provincial and federal politics. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Kareem Allam, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades.

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32:01

#90 - BC ends surplus spending spree, but...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/03/24

BC is wrapping up its massive surplus spending spree, but the premier still has a couple of billion of dollars left to spend within one week until the deadline. Should he spend it all, and if so on what? Plus, new polling suggests people feel worse off financially now than they did a year ago, so what does that mean for opposition parties? And a look at what BC is hoping for in next week's federal budget. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades.

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42:33

#89 - LNG, TransLink bailout, Nanaimo crime

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/03/17

BC approves a new LNG plant in Kitimat, but starts to shut the door on new facilities with new rules and caps on the oil and gas sector -- is it the right move, and if so is it enough? Plus, the premier bails out TransLink, and a crime rally in Nanaimo showcases political divisions on law and order. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier.

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42:31

#88 - Pay equity, intimate images, QP toxicity

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/03/10

The NDP government tables several bills around International Women's Day, including transparency on the gender pay gap and tools to crack down on non-consensual distribution of intimate images. Premier David Eby punts the issue of toxicity in the politics over to Speaker Raj Chouhan, as question period marks its 50th anniversary at the BC legislature. Plus, a discussion on the shifting BC Liberal position on decriminalization and safe supply. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Kareem Allam, Jeff Ferrier and

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28:23

#87 - Breaking down BC's new budget

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/03/03

Premier David Eby's first budget spends big on the areas of housing, healthcare and addictions, but what does it mean and how does it all land? Our panel does a deep dive into the issues. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

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50:04

#86 - Melanie Mark's resignation, a four-day work...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/02/24

How can we begin to reform BC politics to make it less toxic, after Melanie Mark, BC's first Indigenous female cabinet minister, resigned by equating the legislature to a torture chamber and the way it functions to a political character assssination? We deep dive into the problems and solutions. Plus, the BC Greens propose a four-day work week pilot program. The NDP wrestles with what to do about Surrey policing. And the legislature gets weird with the government filibustering its own bills. Host

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42:04

#85 - John Rustad joins BC Conservatives, NDP...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/02/17

Former BC Liberal MLA John Rustad crossed the floor to join the BC Conservatives, giving the party its first MLA in a decade — what will the political ramifications be? The NDP match the BC Liberals on addictions treatment, which is good for the issue but how does it play politically? Plus a look at some dumb comments from backbenchers this week on safe-injection sites and the Holocaust. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

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36:56

#84 - Throne speech, healthcare deal and John Horgan...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/02/10

Premier David Eby delivers his first speech from the throne, but did it accomplish what he was intending? Ottawa offers healthcare funding that falls short of what BC was looking for, so what does the premier do now? And we look back on the legacy and impact of former premier John Horgan as he announces his retirement as MLA.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Kareem Allam.

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33:46

#83 - Eby in Ottawa, overdose deaths, throne speech

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/02/03

Premier David Eby visits the prime minister in Ottawa but doesn't emerge with any concrete promises, but does it matter? Another record year of overdose deaths prompts calls for change and political posturing from parties. Plus, a look ahead to Eby's first throne speech and the return of the legislature. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades.

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44:39

#82 - Healthcare, LNG, special housing advisor

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/01/27

BC inches closer to a deal with Ottawa on healthcare, but it backs away from supporting an expansion to LNG Canada’s second phase due to climate concerns. The premier hires a new special advisor on housing, but it is a divisive choice. And a discussion about Surrey policing. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

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43:55

#81 - Forestry, natural resources and special health...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/01/20

Premier David Eby finishes a week-long focus on forestry and natural resources, but what did he say and how did it land? Plus, there's a new special advisor for healthcare in the premier's office, Dr. Penny Ballem, how will that change the dynamic of decision-making? Plus, a discussion about criticism surrounding a health colleges bill, and a healthy dose of praise for minister Selina Robinson for standing up for a drag queen story time event in Coquitlam. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier,

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44:50

#80 - Premier Eby's first 50 days in office, plus...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/01/13

Premier David Eby reaches the half-way point of his 100-day action plan in office, how has he done and is he where he wants to be so early in his premiership? Plus, we offer up both reasonable, and wild, predictions for the coming year in BC politics — some will definitely surprise you! Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier.

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50:57

#79 - 2022 Year In Review

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2022/12/16

What a year it's been! The panel discusses the highs, lows, and surprises of 2022. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Katy Merrifield, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

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