Shakir Chambers

Shakir Chambers is a seasoned political commentator and consultant, currently serving as Vice President at Oyster Group since October 2024. Chambers contributes to CTV News as a Political Contributor for CTV News Power Play and as a Political Commentator on iHeartRadio's Daily Debrief, both roles commencing in October 2023. Previously, pivotal positions included Principal at Earnscliffe Strategies and Political and Public Policy Commentator at CBC from June 2020 to October 2023. Chambers has also held roles such as Senior Consultant at Navigator Ltd., Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition, and Manager of Public Policy at Rogers Communications. An academic background includes a PhD from Carleton University focused on North America - Asia Pacific Trade and Security Relations, alongside multiple master's degrees from Western University in Political Science and History, and a first-class Honours degree in History from the University of Prince Edward Island.