Dan Albas

First Nations bands facing land challenges

Even as far away as Ottawa the success of the Westbank and Osoyoos First Nations in terms of investment and development are well known.

Albas: Westside MP happy to see response to legislative initiatives

Feedback from citizens on in Okanagan-Coquihalla this week include opposition to the recent reclassification of certain long guns.

Albas: Help fend off mussel invasion

…invasive species have caused ecological harm and in some cases financial loss…

Okanagan athletes prepare for Sochi

This will be a very busy week given that the House of Commons is again sitting.

The end of incandescent light bulbs

New standards for light certain classes and wattages of light bulbs will take effect in 2014.

Considering the politics of pipelines

The House of Commons has again resumed session this week after a brief five day recess.

Responding to the senate scandal

One criticism I heard from a number of individuals is that I did not firmly state my position on the suspension of senators without pay.

OTTAWA REPORT: Partnerships benefit forestry

The importance of developing new wood based building technology is critically important to many communities in Okanagan-Coquihalla.

Albas says he’s staying with his riding

Current federal riding electoral boundaries have been under review for the past year.

Senate expenses and important bills

The senate and expenses of individual senators continues to be the single most discussed topic I have heard from local citizens.

Albas: Complaints about senators coming in

I have heard from an overwhelming number of constituents sharing their strong opposition to unaccountable Senators.

Albas: New legislation places rights of crime victims as the priority

The Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act will help to put the rights of victims ahead of criminals.

Albas: Committed to helping businesses cut through the red tape

We should not overlook the importance of Canada’s strong economic relationship with the United States.

Responding to misleading information

There is one overarching issue that continues to concern me and that is the lack of accountability in information that is presented online.

Resource development benefits all

A lot has been said around the discussion of natural resource development over the past several weeks.

Examining the costs of an MP

This week I would like to submit my annual accountability report.

Canada is not for sale

MP Dan Albas addresses statements about the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement.

Albas: Eagerly anticipated legislative bills will be up for a vote

The House of Commons considers different votes occurring on important legislative bills.

Albas: Fall session of Parliament will start with accountability

One of our first tasks will be to elect a new deputy speaker. The current deputy speaker, NDP MP Denise Savoie from Victoria, is retiring.

Working together with First Nations

Once elected, government leaders quickly learn that there is always more to most issues than what first meets the eye.