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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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36:38

#138 - BC United candidate controversy + Eby's...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/06/15

June 14, 2024 The BC United party is hit by a candidate controversy involving Asad Gondal, the president of the BC Muslim Association, and the fallout affects party leader Kevin Falcon in a variety of ways. Plus, a look at Premier David Eby's sudden fight with Ottawa on equalization payments, on the eve of an election. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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41:21

#137 - Elenore Sturko defects to Conservatives, BC...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/06/07

June 7, 2024 - The panel breaks down the stunning news of BC United's Elenore Sturko defecting to the BC Conservative party - what it means for all political parties. Plus, a look at BC United's child care plan to supercharge the NDP's $10-a-day system with cash subsidies, and whether that is effective timing to turn the page for United. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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33:38

#136 - BC Conservatives pick up a United MLA, and...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/05/31

May 31, 2024 - BC Conservatives gain a BC United MLA, who crosses the floor and kickstarts a panic inside the United caucus. Also, the Conservatives lose a candidate in Courtenay due to social media posts and blame vetting, though the problem is actually judgement. And in an audio extra, a look at the latest Angus Reid poll. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Carlie Pochynok. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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26:33

#135 - BC Conservatives reject BC United's...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/05/24

May 24, 2024 - BC's surging Conservative party has rejected a non-compete offer from BC United, what does it mean, who would have benefited and lost from such a deal, and more. The pod squad breaks it all down. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Carlie Pochynok. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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44:55

#134 - ICBC rebate, decriminalization, abortion

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/05/10

May 10, 2024 - Premier David Eby offers up ICBC rebates but is it just a move to change the channel from negative performance? Plus, Ottawa grants B.C.’s re-criminalization request, does that put the issue to bed before an election? And Greens call on leaders to make clear their position on abortion rights. Plus audio podcast extras on cybersecurity and Canfor’s forestry layoffs. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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22:54

#133 - Decrim debate goes national, STR rules kick...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/05/03

May 3, 2024 - BC's decriminalization request sparks a week of fiery national politics, so how does that filter back down to the provincial level and what are the implications? Plus, restrictions on short-term rentals kicked in this week, and are there any unintended consequences for government on the issue? And one of the most controversial projects in B.C.'s history, the Trans Mountain pipeline, quietly finishes and starts pumping oil, but does it mean anything politically anymore? Host Rob Shaw is

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26:38

#132 - Decrim backdown, premier vs social media...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/04/26

April 26, 2024 - Premier David Eby backs down on decriminalization in the wake of weeks of negative stories about its unintended consequences, plus, the NDP government seeks safety improvements from social media companies by pausing a bill that would have allowed for more lawsuits. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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20:27

#131 - Police on decriminalization, federal budget 2024

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/04/20

BC's police chiefs say they are largely powerless to respond to open drug use in many places, in the wake of decriminalization, once again raising questions about whether the decrim program is viable. Plus, a look at how BC is positioned in the wake of a federal budget that largely steals many of its housing ideas. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and a returning Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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42:35

#130 - CleanBC grant scandal, more drug use in...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/04/13

The BC government finds itself reeling on three fronts: A CleanBC grant scandal involving alleged conflicts of interest with a private company administering carbon tax grants, as well as a growing chorus of nurses and patients upset about rampant drug use in hospitals, and the ongoing drama involving the Surrey police issue. Plus, a conversation about the latest BC political party fundraising numbers and what it means heading into the election. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Khelsilem, Jeff Ferrier and

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57:33

#129 - BC Conservatives, carbon tax, hospital drug...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/04/06

April 5, 2024 - Can BC continue to defend the carbon tax in the face of a political onslaught by federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who is touring the province criticizing Premier David Eby? Is BC's decriminalization pilot project contributing to rising open drug use inside BC hospitals? And BC's Conservative party is seeing continued popularity, but facing candidate vetting problem growing pains. Plus, audio podcast extra discussion on the Haida Nation title agreement, and a surprise

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40:10

#128 - BC cracks down on social media and trucking...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/03/15

March 15, 2024 - The BC government is going after social media companies and the trucking industry, while extending a helping hand to the wine and forestry sectors. Our panel breaks it all down. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Carlie Pochynok. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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26:14

#127 - Selina Robinson's resignation

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/03/08

March 8, 2024 - The stunning resignation of Selina Robinson from the BC NDP caucus leads to questions about antisemitism inside the party and what Premier David Eby should have done, and should do now, to address the issues. Plus, a look at the fascinating race to replace the retiring George Heyman as the NDP candidate for Vancouver-Little Mountain. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Khelsilem. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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31:41

#126 - $10-a-day child care troubles, flipping tax

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/03/01

March 1, 2024 - Can the NDP government ever fulfill its $10-a-day child care promise? More communities ask for exemptions from the new short-term rental law Plus, is the new flipping tax good policy or politics (or both)? And, BC United questions why 'manhole' covers are being renamed by the province to remove gendered language. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Carlie Pochynok and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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43:01

#125 - BC Budget, BC Builds, Land Act

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/02/23

The BC NDP drops its re-election budget, but there's not a lot of shiny goodies for voters -- what's going on and what does it mean for the governing party in an election year? The prime minister visits BC to boost the BC Builds program. And in an audio extra, the NDP pauses changes to the Land Act. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Khelsilem.

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42:04

#124 - BC Builds vs BC United rent-to-own, Richmond...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/02/17

Government-built rental apartments or a rent-to-own plan? That's just one of the main differences we discuss this week on the show as the BC NDP and BC United square off on housing policy. Plus, a lookahead to the megaweek in BC politics next week, with a throne speech and budget. And as an audio podcast extra, a discussion about the public backlash and maneuvering on a supervised consumption site in Richmond.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and special guest Port Coquitlam

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23:10

#123 - Selina Robinson removed from cabinet

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/02/10

Post-Secondary Minister Selina Robinson was removed from cabinet by Premier David Eby this week after hateful comments about Palestine -- how did the premier handle it, what will the ramifications be for the NDP and what does it mean for BC politics? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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32:53

#122 - Land Act changes, Sonia Furstenau's riding, BC...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/02/02

February 2, 2024 - BC is facing criticism for a lack of communication on sweeping changes to BC's Land Act. BC Green leader Sonia Furstenau switches ridings. And BC United launches a new advertising campaign, amidst new polling numbers that show BC Conservatives surging. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver.

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43:27

#121 - Overdose crisis, social media bill,...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/01/26

January 26, 2024 - Premier David Eby and B.C.'s chief coroner disagree over what to do to curb a record number of deaths caused by toxic drugs. Plus, the premier forecasts legislation to sue social media companies for harm. Ottawa brings in a new international student cap that will have big ramifications for B.C.'s colleges and universities. And, a discussion about BC United MLA Ellis Ross's decision to jump to federal politics. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian

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22:03

#120 - Cabinet shuffle, natural resources week

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/01/19

Premier David Eby shuffles out his children's minister, but why did it take so long and what happens now? Plus, it's natural resources week, and both the premier and BC United leader Kevin Falcon propose plans for forestry and mining, to varying degrees of success. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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37:45

#119 - Court ruling on drug use, health care polling,...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2024/01/12

Premier David Eby criticizes the BC Supreme Court on its injunction against his drug use restriction law, but what does the NDP's shifting position on decriminalization amount to? A new poll shows public confidence has collapsed in government health care, is this an opening for other parties during an election year? Plus, in our podcast extra this week, we discuss what the BC government should do about Surrey's refusal to pay for 10 new police recruits, and the recent passing of former federal NDP

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