Political Capital with Rob Shaw

May 13, 2026Things are going so well in BC that Premier David Eby envokes The Simpsons to describe his government's momentum.BC Nurses vote overwhelming to strike. And the government continues to dodge the FIFA World Cup costs.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

Description:May 12, 2026Telus delivers BC's first major AI data centre, but it comes at an immense power cost.Peter Milobar uses accusations of conflict involving his wife to attack a rival candidate who tried to defend him.Plus a rundown of all the stories today and yesterday. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

May 11, 2026 Kerry-Lynne Findlay suggests rival Peter Milobar can't lead the BC Conservatives because his wife is Indigenous, sparking outrage.Dr. Bonnie Henry updates the province on 4 people in isolation in BC over the Hantavirus.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

May 8, 2026 - Premier David Eby and the BC NDP are reeling after a new poll that shows a steep decline in both government approval and personal popularity for the premier. What does it mean for BC's political dynamic? Plus, DRIPA and the Cowichan Nation case hit the floor of the House of Commons, adding a federal lense to the biggest issue in provincial politics today. And, MLAs stay up late debating FOI changes in a rare all-night sitting. Plus - in audio extras - Political Plays of the Week! Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

May 8, 2026B.C.'s debate on private property rights and Aboriginal title lands on the floor of the House of Commons in Ottawa with a new motion calling for federal action — which B.C. kind of agrees with.Plus: - The premier approves a new high school for Tumbler Ridge, after February's shooting tragedy.- The Heritage Conservation Act changes might get delayed again.- The BC Cattlemen's Association joins a legal challenge against DRIPA.- And more!Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

May 7, 2026Jillian Oliver joins the Daily Show!MLAs spend the night at the legislature to fight about Freedom of Information. How fun was it? About as much as you'd imagine a 10-hour debate on a hoist motion could be.A BC Business Council survey says its businesses are fed up with DRIPA. Federal/Provincial privacy commissioners slam ChatGPT for gobbling up people's personal information without consent.Vancouver's mayor fights the province on a new overdose prevention site.Plus our recap of the day and look ahead to tomorrow.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

May 6, 2026 Former Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart blows the whistle on a Chinese spy inside the NDP government, but has his half-baked allegations immediately shot down by Premier David Eby.Plus:- New Angus Reid numbers show Premier David Eby's popularity in freefall over DRIPA.- New fundraising numbers show the BC Conservatives in the lead on money.- Conservatives try a HOIST motion on the FOI bill.- PM Carney and Poilievre duke it out in Ottawa again on the Cowichan ruling.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

May 5, 2026 - An angry Premier David Eby slams the federal government for failing to offer new softwood lumber aid.- Two US First Nations challenge BC resource projects using DRIPA.- NDP amend the controversial FOI act changes, but is it enough?- What does "more probably than possible" mean from the PM on an Alberta-BC pipeline?- New BC Conservative leadership poll- QP recap and a look ahead to weekWatch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.Read more: www.robshawnews.com —Political Capital Daily is presented by:BC Tech AssociationHelijetYour daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

May 3, 2026 After months of silence, Prime Minister Mark Carney jumps into the Cowichan title case — and signals a major shift on private property rights. In today’s episode, Rob breaks down what changed. Plus, a look at Premier Eby's response to rural justice delays. And a scan of what's happening today in BC politics.Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights. Read more: www.robshawnews.com  — Political Capital Daily is presented by: BC Tech Association Helijet Your daily briefing on B.C. politics — from inside the legislature.

May 1, 2026 - The beautiful game of football gets booted through the political pitch, as the government faces questions about how it can save the Vancouver Whitecaps and why it won't provide the security costs of the FIFA World Cup games. Plus, should the provincial and federal governments move to ban social media for kids? And, will BC nurses actually strike? In our audio podcast extras, we look at John Rustad's French vacation and the implications for the NDP's slim majority government. Plus, our political plays of the week! Host Rob Shaw is joined by Mike McKinnon, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

April 24, 2026 - Premier David Eby unfurls his 6th position on DRIPA as the political sands shift beneath him. The NDP majority government is at risk after an MLA’s health worsens. And BC sticks with US booze ban despite Yankee angst. In audio podcast extras, Tara Armstrong invokes the Nazis in the legislature and a deputy minister car allowance rankles during austerity. Plus political plays of the week!Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

Premier David Eby backs down on a confidence vote over DRIPA legislation. The BC Conservatives, however, get stuck fighting over what would happen to their leadership race if there was an early vote. And, gas prices and government fuel taxation roars back into the spotlight with the war in Iran. Plus in audio podcast extras, our panel picks their poitical plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

Premier David Eby declares changes to DRIPA a matter of confidence, but it doesn't appear he has the votes -- so what does he do? Plus, a government marketing campaign that cost $165 per cup of coffee draws controversy. And an Elections BC investigation finds BC United was behind a fire John Rustad website before the last election, with ramifications still impacting today. In audio podcast extras, we look at the BC Conservative's first leadership debate, and political plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

March 27, 2026 - BC MLA Hon Chan is facing calls to resign after being charged with assault in an apparent domestic violence incident. Should MLAs quit when facing charges, or only if convicted? And why wasn't the public told he was under police investigation? Plus, leaked details of DRIPA amendments put Premier David Eby in a tough spot. And more developments in the BC Conservative leadership race. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

March 20, 2026 - British Columbia's credit rating falls, amid concerns about the debt and deficit. At the same time, Premier David Eby's approval rating takes a tumble too. We look at the impact of both. Plus audio podcast extras on Harman Bhangu's endorsement of Caroline Elliott in the BC Conservative leadership race, and a brand new segment called: Political Plays of the Week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

March 13, 2026 - The BC government insists private property is not affected by Aboriginal title, but what does it mean that property appraisers are now adding that to appraisal reports? New polling indicates the most recent BC budget is one of the most unpopular ever. And the premier kickstarts hoodie-gate - what the heck is that? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

March 6, 2026 - Premier David Eby makes permanent daylight saving time, in a move that appears popular even if there are logistical challenges? But his government doesn't ride that popularity for long, before it is entangled in controversy of an Aboriginal rights and title deal with the Musqueam Indian Band.  In audio podcast extras, we look at the final nine BC Conservative leadership candidates. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Angelo Isidorou and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

February 27, 2026 - Premier David Eby takes on tech giant OpenAI over its role in the Tumbler Ridge shooting tragedy, but can the province do any more to regulate big tech? And a revolt in the business community against the PST brings up... the HST?! Plus, a look at BC Conservative leadership candidate Peter Milobar's five MLA endorsements. Plus, audio extras on first reading of BC legisalture bills and Tara Armstrong's human rights legislation. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Angelo Isidorou and special guest Mike McKinnon. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

February 20, 2026 - BC's new provincial budget doesn't seem to make anyone happy. Why is that, and what's to blame for the political misfire? Plus, a look at the government's move to eliminate the independent merit commissioner. Are the savings worth the fight?  Plus a look at the latest BC Conservative leadership entrant: Harman Bhangu. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Angelo Isidorou and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

February 13, 2026 - The tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge changes the political dynamic in British Columbia — the panel looks at how politicians responded. The throne speech in cancelled, and in its place something more consequential emerges. Plus, the NDP and Greens cancel their co-operation agreement, what does this mean for the two parties? In an audio extra, we look ahead to the Feb. 17 provincial budget. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

February 6, 2026 - Is John Rustad going to take another run at BC Conservative leader? We discuss the pros and cons of such a wild idea. Plus, a look at the upcoming spring session of the legislature, from the throne speech to the budget. And, the premier refocuses on the extortion crisis. Plus, in audio extras, BC follows Ottawa's lead in scrapping EV mandates, and a new bombshell forestry report suggests generational change to the system. Host Rob Shaw is joined by JoJo Beattie, Jeff Ferrier and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

January 30, 2026 - Premier David Eby accuses Alberta separatists of "treason" during an all-premiers meeting in Ottawa, why is he focusing on this? Plus, the BC Greens get BC's most powerful billionaire to back down on a controversial plan to sell a building to U.S. ICE forces. And fighting begins within the BC Conservative race. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Angelo Isidorou, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

January 23, 2026 - The government delays the Heritage Conservation Act, why now and what does it mean for you? Plus, the premier delivers a keynote address to the Natural Resources Forum about the future of the province. And new BC Conservative leadership rules set the strategies the candidates will need to win in the race. In audio podcast extras, the panel discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech at Davos and whether new international controversy sucks up the political oxygen in the room on B.C. issues. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Angelo Isidorou and Aileen Machell. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

January 16, 2026 - BC's three year experiment with decriminalization ends, but what impact does the program's failure have on the government and the larger political file of street disorder? Plus, new candidates appear in the BC Conservative race, and BC braces for the impact of Prime Minister Mark Carney's new trade deal with China. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

January 9, 2026 - What's on the horizon for BC politics in 2026? Our panel offers bold, bolder and wild swing predictions for the coming year. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you Uber Canada.

December 12, 2025 - Premier David Eby takes his sharpest tone yet on "lines in the sand" he won't allow to be crossed during reconciliation efforts, amidst new court rulings. And the BC Conservatives bounce back on fundraising, after ousting John Rustad as leader. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

December 5, 2025 - A messy coup overthrows BC Conservative leader John Rustad - what does it mean for the party, for its future and for the possibility of a snap election by the BC NDP? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

November 28, 2025 - The much-anticipated oil pipeline deal between Alberta and Ottawa dominates the BC political agenda. What does it mean for British Columbia? The panel - Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver - breaks it all down with host Rob Shaw. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

November 21, 2025 - Premier David Eby unveils a new 10-year jobs plan, but what is the political value when it's unlikely to last a decade? The BC government drops its EV mandate, raising questions about its larger CleanBC plan to fight climate change. And the BC Greens under new leader Emily Lowan launch a 'fight the oligarchs' tour with a social media campaign that raises eyebrows. Plus in an audio extra, we look back at the BC NDP convention, the premier's approval numbers and lessons learned. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

November 14, 2025 - BC landed two new spots on the Prime Minister's major projects list, what does it mean and what does it do for the provincial economy? Plus, an extended consultation on changes to the Heritage Conservation Act ends with UBCM saying local governments can't support the proposal — what position does that put the premier in? In an audio podcast extra, we look ahead to the BC NDP weekend convention. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Mike McKinnon, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

The BC government tries to navigate political summits on softwood lumber, as well as the annual gathering of First Nations leaders. Was it successful? What was accomplished? Plus, a look at the end of the premier's task force to respond to Donald Trump, which was quietly cancelled. In an audio extra, we discuss the premier's declaration in support of Ottawa keeping an oil tanker ban off the coast, and his continued opposition to Alberat's pipeline proposal. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

October 31, 2025 - Premier David Eby says he's willing to go to an early election if his bill on a new north coast power transmission line fails -- but does he really want that or is there something else at play? Plus, the BCGEU inks a tentative new deal with government, could this signal labour peace? And, a town hall in Richmond reignites concern about the Cowichan Nation title court ruling. And in podcast extras: Should BC follow through with its anti-US-tariff ad campaign? Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

October 24, 2025 -  BC Conservative leader John Rustad faced the loss of an MLA and the confidence of his party's board this week - where does he go from here and how much longer can he hang on? Plus, Premier David Eby walks a tight rope in his response to the Cowichan Nation court ruling, asserting private property rights trump Aboriginal title. And OneBC puts in a private members bill to ban Indigenous land acknowledgments that wedges the Conservatives, amongst other things.Plus in an audio podcast extra, we discuss government's new legislation to change the province's graduated licensing program. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver and Jeff Ferrier. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

October 10, 2025 - The legislature returns for the first week of the fall session, does the agenda match the premier's rhetoric? Plus, the BC Conservatives continue to collapse into internal chaos, with John Rustad resorting to searching the phones of his MLAs for leaks. And a look at the premier's increasing war of words with Alberta on pipelines. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and special guest Vanessa Schneider. 

October 3, 2025 - Premier David Eby gets angry at Alberta's new oil pipeline pitch, Conservative leader John Rustad faces a backlash over firing a communications staffer, and the province hires former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell to be its new advisor for the city's Downtown Eastside after having to fire the first pick. In an audio podcast extra, the panel discusses the upcoming fall session of the BC legislature. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by UBER Canada.

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.