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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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September 26, 2025 - A special hour-long show, with Premier David Eby, Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill, Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas and Port McNeill Mayor James Furney. Plus, Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Adam Olsen break down a busy week involving Elenore Sturko, a new B.C. Green leader and more. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
September 19, 2025 - The BC government updates its budget with a new projected record deficit, how is it going to get out of this financial mess and what does it mean for the Eby government? Plus, the premier has to defend hiring a comedian to write jokes into his speeches during a time of fiscal restraint. And Conservative leader John Rustad's leadership begins to topple over a membership controversy. In an audio extra, we discuss the Cowichan Tribes court decision in Richmond, and the implications for current and future governments. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and special guest Adam Olsen. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
September 12, 2025 - Premier David Eby faces sliding approval numbers and backlash over controversial remarks on temporary foreign workers. At the same time, his government scores a political victory with two B.C. projects landing on Ottawa’s new national priority list. Host Rob Shaw is joined by political strategists Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades, along with special guest Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
July 25, 2025 - As we reach the summer break, we look back at the top political stories so far in BC politics during the first half of the year, as well as to what's coming in the fall and some of the top performing MLAs in the legislature as well. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
July 18, 2025 - The premier attempts a reset, with a cabinet shuffle and restoring drug funding for a dying girl, after months of controversy. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
July 11, 2025 - Premier David Eby is back fighting US President Donald Trump over the latest tariff threats, how does this impact the political scene and the government's agenda? Plus, the final BC Green leadership candidate is in the race. And, the federal transportation committee takes on BC Ferries' deal with China. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
July 4, 2025 - The first two candidates in the BC Green leadership race emerge, with different ideas about the future of the party. Plus, the federal and B.C. government consider reducing electric vehicle (EV) mandates in the face of declining EV sales, but what does it mean for climate targets? And, the government launches a review of supportive housing, after more than a year of complaints, but what is the point of a review when the solutions are already on the table? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
June 27, 2025 - BC Conservative leader John Rustad survives another week of drama inside his party, as he emerges from a caucus vote with the confidence of his MLAs. But what's next, as part of a long leadership review of party members? Plus, the debate of science versus compassion in the case of a 9 year old girl with a fatal disease who is losing coverage of her medication due to a government decision. Fallout continues at a national level over BC Ferries' decision to contract with for new ships with the government of China. And, a major new mining project, plus LNG Canada, comes online. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
June 13, 2025 - BC Ferries' faces a wave of backlash over its deal with the Chinese government to build new ferries. A look at the new OneBC party of Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong. Plus, a discussion about BC tech, and new polling numbers for the premier. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
June 6, 2025 - BC's reluctance to support a new oil pipeline runs head-first into a prime minister looking for projects in the national interest. What does the province do now? Plus, the government hires another new special advisor, but are they increasingly becoming political controversies? In audio extras, we discuss legislation to ban MLAs from holding other public office, and social media advice for politicians in the wake of an epic X battle between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
The BC legislature's spring session ends, how did the parties do? Bill 15 is pushed through, but is it really a win for government? And "blur-gate" emerges — the blurring of virtual backgrounds on virtual votes. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
May 23, 2025 - Premier David Eby fires his new DTES advisor Michael Bryant after botching the rollout of his contract, but where does that leave government on a persistent issue? Western premiers gather in Yellowknife, where pipeline politics rears its head again. And opposition from First Nations and municipal leaders ramps up on Bill 15, making for a difficult path for the BC NDP government. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
May 9, 2025 - What should we make of the long-awaited meeting between Canadian PM Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump? Our panel takes a look. And we do a deep dive into Bill 15 and its many controversies, including what it's supposed to do and what the political ramifications may be. Plus, in an audio extra, we examine the pipeline politics of Albera's premier demanding a national pipeline through BC and the BC government supporting dredging Burrard Inlet for tankers. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
May 2, 2025 - The federal election results have big ramifications for the political landscape in BC, and we break that down. Plus, the tragic deaths at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver leaves the BC government grappling with how to change the Mental Health Act to prevent future tragedies. And what does it mean that the BC government has admitted it won't meet its climate targets? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
With election day of April 28 closing in, we take a look at some battleground BC ridings and look at the issues, dynamics, polling and factors at play in British Columbia. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and special guest Angelo Isidorou.
April 11, 2025 - Federal Conservative and Liberal leaders campaign in BC, with provincial overdose prevention sites suddenly becoming an election campaign issue. And BC has a brand new political party, called CentreBC, which officially launches to try and appeal to voters who want a middle-ground choice between the BC NDP and BC Conservatives. In audio extras, a discussion about the so-called fudge-it budget scandal with $3 billion in missing revenue from the carbon tax. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and special guest Carlie Pochynok from Hill & Knowlton. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
April 4, 2025 - The BC government cancels the carbon tax but faces tough questions about gas prices and climate change. The premier backtracks on an unprecedented anti-tariff bill that would have given him wartime powers, as the province tries to keep up with U.S. President Donald Trump. And, a look at BC's role in the federal election. In audio podcast extras, a look at the new centre party called Centre BC and a discussion about the province's first review of a health authority and its decision to hire health policy insider Dr. Penny Ballem to the job. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
March 14, 2025 - BC's new tariff legislation gives extraordinary powers to the premier and cabinet that bypass the legislature - is this appropriate or a power grab? Plus, the BC Conservatives continue to scramble in the wake of three defections. In audio extras, a look at the looming end of the carbon tax and new developments on involuntary care. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by UBER Canada.
March 7, 2024 - The BC NDP government tables its new provincial budget, drowning in red ink, and yet nobody pays much attention to it due to the continued drama around U.S. tariffs. Plus, Premier David Eby unveils a new response to the Americans. And BC Conservative MLA Dallas Brodie's residential school comments infuriate her colleagues and spark a public war of words. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
February 28, 2025 - BC readies its provincial budget, but it faces major uncertainty as it is set to land the same day as US President Donald Trump's Canadian tariffs. BC Conservatives prepare for an AGM, while some MLAs make waves voting against a motion to condemn Trump. Plus a look at Opposition successes on health care and tariffs, plus the emerging political discussion of pink shirt day. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and special guest Mike McKinnon from Enterprise Canada. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
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