Dan Albas

Dan Albas

Albas: Thinking of Alberta during raging wildfires

Citizens in the Okanagan know firsthand the impacts of forest fires and I know all citizens are in support of the many first responders…

Dan Albas

Pondering medical assistance in dying

Recently the Liberal government introduced that legislation and as this has generated a significant amount of feedback from citizens

Bailing out banks in times of crisis

I have covered several concerns related to the recent 2016 Federal Budget and in turn have received some excellent feedback.

Albas: Increasing gov’t debt imposes real costs

Paying interest on government debt takes money away from programs.

A closer look at the 2016 federal budget

Last week the Liberal government tabled the first budget for the 42nd Parliament in Ottawa.

Federal politicians prepare for constituency week

The House of Commons will resume next week for a three-week session until the next constituency week.

Examining the impact of trade

For a variety of reasons the subject of international trade has been prominent in federal politics over this past week.

Albas: International trade top of mind

Liberals were critical of (sale of LAVs to Saudi Arabia) when in opposition now…have indicated the deal will not be cancelled.

Government brings refugees to Canada

The timeline to relocate 25,000 refugees prior to the end of 2015 will not be met.

Responding to concerns after attacks

Since I was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 2011, I have submitted an MP report in an effort to better communicate with citizens.

Albas: Reform Act abandoned by Liberals and NDP

The House of Commons will reconvene Dec. 3 with the first order of business being the election of the next Parliament Speaker.

Reform Act on the agenda

All major parties have now had their first full caucus meetings in Ottawa.

Albas: Conservative MP takes wait-and-see approach

While it is somewhat customary for opposition members to criticize a newly appointed cabinet, I will largely refrain from that right now.

Central Okanagan - Similkameen - Nicola MP Dan Albas

Albas reflects on changes in parliament

Conservative MP evaluates Liberal cabinet and congratulates new MP's.

Central Okanagan - Similkameen - Nicola MP Dan Albas

Changes in representation in Ottawa

The interior of B.C. now has four new and two returning Members of Parliament.

Reflecting on the federal election

In roughly three week’s time Canadians will gather to honour those who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of freedom and democracy.

MP REPORT: Fourth Annual Accountability Report

Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and writes this weekly report for his constituents.

MP REPORT: Health Canada responds to Court Ruling

Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and writes this weekly report for his constituents.

Albas: Medical marijuana; Greek debt constituent questions

Recently I have had a few questions regarding the ongoing financial crises in Greece.

Albas: ‘Why don’t we abolish the Senate?’

Short answer on abolishing the Senate an impossibility.