Political Capital with Rob Shaw

June 1, 2026 BC mines minister and a mining delegation head to Ottawa to push critical minerals at a key time for the economy. The ramification of BC Conservative members selecting Kerry-Lynne Findlay as their next leader continue to reverberate.  Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.  Read more: www.robshawnews.com  — Political Capital Daily is presented by: BC Tech Association Helijet   Your daily br...

A special edition of Political Capital, the day after BC Conservatives name Kerry-Lynne Findlay their new leader. With exclusive analysis of the numbers, regional breakdowns and more. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Angelo Isidorou and Jeff Ferrier.

With the spring session in the books, we look at who won and who lost during the last five months of intense political drama in Victoria. Plus, interim BC Conservative leader Trevor Halford wraps up his job in advance of the new leadership vote, how did he do? And, the DRIPA drama continues into the summer. And our audio-exclusive plays of the week. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian...

May 29, 2026 The FIFA World Cup costs are up on a 'take out the trash' Friday. Plus we look back at the spring legislative session, the final question period, and all sorts of fun stuff. 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 28, 2026 BC's public health officer suggests warning labels on alcohol.  Interim BC Conservative leader Trevor Halford reflects on his term. Premier David Eby is up on office estimates. 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 27, 2026 BC's LNG to head to Germany.  The Cowichan title case goes to court to be re-opened. 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 26, 2026 BC Premier David Eby spars with Alberta over separtism and pipelines at the Western Premiers' Conference. Plus, Greater Victoria School Distict trustees get their job back due to government error. 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...

May 25, 2026 Get ready for a super uncomfortable Western Premiers' meeting in Alberta, with David Eby and Danielle Smith at each other's throats over pipelines and separtism.  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.

Premier David Eby renames the Site C dam the John Horgan dam - would would Horgan think? And we break down the jabs between the prime minister and premier on pipelines. Plus, in audio podcast extras, political plays of the week! Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

May 22, 2026 The BC government renames the Site C dam the John Horgan dam. What would Horgan think? His former communciations director Aileen Machell gives her thoughts.  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 21, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Premier David Eby, and both take subtle jabs at each other in public.  Plus, ANOTHER HOIST MOTION!  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 20, 2026 A BC Conservative MLA gets tossed out of the chamber for accusing Premier David Eby of being misleading. And it's ice cream day at the legislature!  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 19, 2026 The B.C. legisalture returns after a week break, but there are only seven days left and an awful lot of stuff to get done.  Plus, a weekend recap of what everyone was saying over the new Alberta-BC oil pipeline deal with Ottawa. Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.  Read more: www.robshawnews.com  — Political Capital Daily is presented by: BC Tech Association Helijet   Your daily briefing...

May 15, 2026 - The agency overseeing British Columbia elections says it will issue a recall petition against OneBC MLA Dallas Brodie. BC Nurses voted 98.2 per cent in favour of job action and BC Conservative leadership candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay goes after Peter Milobar. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Jillian Oliver and Angelo Isidorou. Brought to you by Uber Canada. 

May 15, 2026 Angelo Isidorou joins the show! An anonymous effort emerges to recall OneBC leader Dallas Brodie - but why the secrecy? Premier David Eby and the federal govenment sign an agreement to encourage Phase 2 of LNG Canada. The government sets its policies for who can attend the FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver.  Watch Rob on CHEK TV weeknights.  Read more: www.robshawnews.com  — Political...

May 14, 2026 BC's premier says a new deal between Alberta and Ottawa on carbon pricing is unfair to British Columbia.  Four new wind project agreements purchased by BC Hydro. 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 13, 2026 Things 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 Association Helijet   Your daily briefing on B.C. pol...

Description: May 12, 2026 Telus 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...

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 Association Helijet   Your daily briefing on B....

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 debat...

May 8, 2026 B.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 Associ...

May 7, 2026 Jillian 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...

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...

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...

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  — Politica...