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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 6, 2024 - We look at the United MLAs drafted by the BC Conservatives and whether they were the right picks for the upcoming election. Plus, in a podcast extra, we look at the new BC Green campaign platform for free public transit, and Conservative leader John Rustad's musings about nuclear power. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
August 30, 2024 - This week's show is dedicated entirely to the collapse of the BC United party, after leader Kevin Falcon suspended its provincial election campaign. What happens now, was this the right move, how do the Conservatives pick from a new fleet of candidates and where does this position the NDP in the upcoming election? Plus, extended discussion in our podcast audio extras. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver.
August 23, 2024 - BC Conservatives deal with another candidate eruption, this time over 5G wireless networks and the rapture. Leader John Rustad deals with a shadowy effort to unseat him within the party. And the NDP deliver a huge deficit budget, causing questions about financial positions during the election. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Allie Blades and Carlie Pochynok. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
The BC United party swings big with a tax cut proposal, but also has to address concerns on how it will pay for the promise. The governing BC NDP offer a financial bailout to the tree fruit sector, but fail to adequately capture the mood of rural farmers. Plus a look at a new class action lawsuit against government safe supply. In audio extras, the panel discusses BC Conservative leader John Rustad's decision to go on Jordan Peterson's podcast, candidate controversies and ER closures in Northern BC.Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
July 26, 2024 - BC abruptly drops its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers just two months before an election in which rival parties demanded it be ended anyway. Metro Vancouver faces a major public transit funding crisis. In audio extras: The government faces questions about justice funding in the wake of charges being dropped due to a delayed case, wildfire discussion and the latest in the Vancouver-Yaletown race. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
Premier David Eby takes on Ottawa over equalization at the premiers' conference in Nova Scotia. Plus the BC Conservatives unveil their first election platform plank, on health care. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
Political parties reject Dr. Bonnie Henry's latest report into relaxing drug rules to respond to the ongoing toxic drug crisis, creating a political football out of the ongoing public healthy emergency. Plus, a new poll has the BC NDP and Conservatives tied, but what does that really mean two and a half months before the start of an election campaign? Plus, in a podcast audio extra, we look at the reset of the BC United and Green campaigns, and what they are hoping to accomplish. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
July 5, 2024 - BC's latest political donation numbers show some interesting trends amongst political parties. Plus a look at a sudden rush of NDP cabinet ministers retiring late in the electoral cycle. And in our audio podcast extras this week we look at summer tips for BC political parties, and the recent UK election results. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
June 21, 2024 - BC NDP leader David Eby launched his re-election bid this week, how did it land and what themes/messaging did he use both for himself and his opponents? Plus, the BC United and Conservative parties court the business community. Who had the most effective pitch? Plus, in an audio extra, we discuss third-party election ads and how effective they are at this point in the election cycle. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver, as well as guest panellist this week Mike McKinnon from Enterprise Canada.
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.
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.
1May 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.
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.
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.
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 joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
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.
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.
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 Allie Blades. Brought to you by Uber Canada.
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 nomination battle outcome for the BC NDP in the riding of Vancouver-Little Mountain. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Khelsilem, Jeff Ferrier and Allie Blades.
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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