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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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23:08

#118 - A lookahead to BC politics in 2024!

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/12/22

Our last show of 2023 sees the panel dust off the crystal ball and look ahead to 2024 - where are BC's political parties right now, what do they need to be doing to start the year, when will candidates announce, will the premier shuffle his cabinet and what should we look for in the February provincial budget? All of this, as we start counting down the days to the Oct. 19, 2024 provincial election. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Political Capital will

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#117 -Top political stories of 2023

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/12/16

As a busy 2023 comes to a close, the Pod Squad takes a look at the top BC political stories of the year. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

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39:06

#116 - BC housing price drop, BC United/Conservative...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/12/08

The BC government unveils new economic modelling that shows a potential price drop for housing due to its new laws, but is that realistic? And another poll shows a split between the BC United and Conservative parties, leading to speculation of merger talks. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

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41:23

#115 - NDP housing laws, legislative session, BC...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/12/01

Premier David Eby passes his major housing reforms into law - what does this mean for his government? The legislative session ends, and we look at how the parties and leaders performed. Plus, a look at a new fundraising campaign by BC United to raise money for its Brand Awareness Fund, and what that says about how the party's renaming process has gone. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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39:24

#114 - Climate politics, speculation tax, homeless...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/11/24

A major week in BC climate politics as the opposition BC United and Conservative parties table their climate plans, and the NDP seeks to backstop their position by considering new affordability measures. Plus, the government expands the speculation tax, using new branding to cover up any criticism along the way. In audio extras this week: UBCM calls on government to withdraw a homelessness bill. And a discussion about the retirement of Burnaby MLA Katrina Chen. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian

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39:54

#113 - Labour rules for gig economy, anti-racism...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/11/17

The NDP government brings in long-awaited rules for drivers at Uber, Skip the Dishes and other gig economy roles - do they hit the mark? A new anti-racism hotline is set to go live three years after it was first promised. And a look-ahead to the BC NDP convention, one year before the election. Plus, Mike Farnworth suspends the Surrey police board, so is it clear sailing for a municipal force now?Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier of Framepoint Strategies, Allie Blades of Mash Strategies and

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46:18

#112 - Even more new housing legislation, BC Green...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/11/11

Premier David Eby's government continues its rapid pace of housing legislation, with a new bill to allow condo tours around transit hubs. The BC Greens lose their deputy leader over his social media activity and the BC Conservatives hold a rally calling for Dr. Bonnie Henry to be fired and unvaccinated healthcare workers to be rehired. Plus, in our audio extras, we discuss the political pros and cons of the NDP moving so quickly on housing, and whether it leaves opposition parties any room to

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40:09

#111 - Housing sector reforms, provincial safe supply...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/11/04

Premier David Eby tables huge reforms to the housing sector, BC's chief coroner wants to expand the provincial safe supply to reduce overdose deaths, and political parties jockey for positions on reforming the carbon tax. Plus, as an audio extra, we discuss former Premier John Horgan's appointment as Canada's ambassador to Germany. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades of Mash Strategies, Jeff Ferrier of Framepoint Public Affairs and strategist Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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32:36

#110 - Ottawa stuns BC on carbon tax changes, BC...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/10/27

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has left BC in a bind over changes to the carbon tax. The BC NDP debates (and then dismisses) Opposition amendments to its short-term rental legislation. And as a podcast audio extra, we discuss what topics are haunting BC politicians as we approach spooky Halloween. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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52:53

#109 - BC targets short-term rentals, police act...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/10/20

Oct 20, 2023 - Does BC's new legislation to crack down on short-term rentals hit the mark, and how has the NDP government handled the issue? Does a new bill changing the Police Act bring to an end the long-running Surrey policing dispute? And why is the province so slow, and so absent, in helping the Village of Lytton rebuild after almost two and a half years? Plus it's the one-year mark to the next election, where do the parties sit and where do they have to go to be successful in 12 short months

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39:38

#108 - Surrey police, BC Conservatives,...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/10/13

The City of Surrey is taking the provincial government to court to try and stop its ordered transition to a municipal police force, continuing a long-running political drama. And the BC Conservatives make waves at the legislature on the issues of SOGI and book banning, raising all sorts of questions about what it means for the province's political dynamics.Plus, in audio extras, we discuss new legislation to ban open drug use in most public places and the impact it will have on the decriminalization

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52:20

#107 - Masking/vaccines, housing targets, legislature...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/09/29

BC moves back to mandatory masks, the province unveils new housing targets for municipalities, and we look ahead to the fall session of the legislature resuming. Plus, in a podcast audio extra, we examine new polling numbers that once again show surging BC Conservatives and whether voters care about BC's three-year plan to run deficits without balancing the budget. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

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40:30

#106 - Sept. 22, 2023 - NDP MLA fired from caucus,...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/09/22

Premier David Eby boots an MLA out of caucus, and appears to draw a line in the sand on MLA behaviour - what does it mean for how MLAs treat their staff? Three of BC's parties join forces to denounce the anti-SOGI protests, but the BC Conservatives promise to end SOGI to court the protest votes. Plus, it's UBCM week so we dive into the issues and effectiveness of this year's local government lobbying. And a look at how the India-Canada dispute will affect British Columbia. Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades

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40:49

#105 - BC Review Board, decriminalization and BC...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/09/16

Premier David Eby launches a review into BC's Review Board, after a man accused in a Chinatown triple-stabbing had been granted an unescorted day pass from a forensic facility. Plus, BC United's new crime plan promises to end decriminalization, but the NDP government offers up tweaks to protect playgrounds from open drug use instead. And, a huge defection from BC United to the BC Conservatives changes the political dynamic at the legislature. Podcast audio extras include a look at a new task force

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23:06

#104 - July 14, 2023 - Wildfires, drought, summer...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/07/14

BC is on track for its worst summer ever for wildfires and drought, what does that mean for political priorities and the issue of climate change in the next election? Plus, the panel prepares for a six-week summer break by offering up predictions for what will keep politicians busy. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Political Capital will return Sept. 15, 2023.

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48:45

#103 - June 30, 2023 - Byelection results, public...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/07/01

Why did BC United's vote collapse in the recent byelections and what does it mean for the fate of the Opposition party? Plus, a look at Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West's pointed comments about decriminalization and open drug use on city streets, as his municipality becomes the latest to pass a strengthened bylaw against drug use in public places. In our podcast audio extra, we discuss the problems with government's new free air condition program to respond to the heat dome, as well as whether

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22:59

#102 - June 23, 2023 - Surrey policing, RBCM CEO, BC...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/06/23

The messy policing situation at Surrey gets even messier, with the mayor calling the solicitor general a misogynist, so now what does the government do? The CEO of the Royal BC Museum resigns, citing government's shifting direction - is this good or bad for the future of the museum? And BC Hydro botches its electricity forecasts, which may or may not be a positive for Premier David Eby's climate plan. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.

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56:36

#101 - Langford-Juan de Fuca byelection...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/06/16

June 15, 2023: The candidates from BC's major political parties debate the issues on the minds of voters in the Langford-Juan de Fuca byelection. Host Rob Shaw moderates a Q&A and debate on issues like West Shore growth, transportation gridlock, healthcare, affordability and housing. BC Green candidate Camille Currie, BC United candidate Elena Lawson, BC Conservative candidate Mike Harris and BC NDP candidate Ravi Parmar join for the hour-long debate.

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22:55

#100 - June 9, 2023 - Surrey hospital, overdose...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/06/09

BC's health minister unveils a plan to fix Surrey Memorial Hospital, health officials debate expanding provincial drug policy to address the worsening overdose crisis and it's Political Capital's 100th episode anniversary!Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver ---- plus special guests!

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39:44

#99 BC's housing naughty list, Alberta election...

Political Capital with Rob Shaw ·

2023/06/02

June 2, 2023 - The BC government has put out its list of 10 'naughty' municipalities it intends to pressure to speed up housing approvals, but what does it actually mean for affordability? Alberta's election wraps up, and are there any lessons for BC's parties on how the campaign went? Plus, a look at BC's newly-called byelections, as well as the solicitor general's latest warnings on Surrey policing and a BC Green proposal to make transit free for teenagers. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian

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