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Rob Shaw is the CHEK News legislative correspondent and political columnist/commentator for CBC, Glacier Media, Northern Beat and Political Capital. He is co-author of A Matter of Confidence.

Snap election season: When no means yes

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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“The last thing I want is an election.” —David Eby How do you know when a premier wants an early election? He starts loudly pretending he doesn’t. Such is the…

New Elections BC CEO leaves a controversial legacy in Manitoba

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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Disastrous. Inadequate. Secretive. Those were just a few of terms Manitobans used to describe the performance of Elections Manitoba in that province’s last general election. So it was a bit…

Premiers Smith and Eby clash as Alberta backs oil pipeline project

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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Two premiers, two provinces, two “generational” opportunities for wealth and prosperity. Two entirely different visions of what that means. And too much stubbornness to cooperate across provincial borders. Alberta Premier…

Federal exemption extends overdose prevention sites until 2026

News Feature

Written By Rob Shaw
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“There is a huge disconnect between the priorities of the federal government… and this sort of quiet extension of the ability to run these overdose prevention sites.” –Tamara Kronis B.C.’s…