Finding Solutions with Dan Albas

Dan Albas MP

Dan is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan Lake West- South Kelowna, in the Interior of beautiful British Columbia. In each episode of Finding Solutions, we sit down with the individuals—inside and outside Parliament—who are putting forward practical, thoughtful solutions. Not the headlines, not the noise, but the work: the ideas, the experience, and the perseverance behind efforts to make life better for Canadians across the country. danalbas.substack.com

  1. 1d ago

    Beyond Bailey's Law: Learning from Tragedy, Building Better Protection

    The murder of Bailey McCourt shocked the Okanagan and sparked a movement for change. Despite seeking help and navigating the justice system, Bailey’s life was tragically taken in an act of intimate partner violence that many believe could have been prevented. In this special Okanagan Stories & Solutions episode, Dan Albas is joined by Debbie Henderson, speaking on behalf of Bailey’s family, and Kristina Loewen, MLA for Kelowna Centre, to discuss Bailey’s life, the family’s advocacy, and the changes that have followed. The conversation explores the journey from tragedy to action, including the development and passage of Bailey’s Law, the lessons learned from Bailey’s case, and the work that still remains to better protect victims of intimate partner violence. Topics Discussed * Who Bailey McCourt was and the legacy she leaves behind * The events that led Bailey’s family to become advocates for change * The emotional and practical challenges of turning grief into action * The story behind Bailey’s Law and its journey from a private member’s bill to receiving Royal Assent * What Bailey’s Law changes and why those reforms matter * The realities of intimate partner violence and the warning signs that are too often overlooked * Gaps that still exist within the justice system * The balance between public safety, victim protection, and the administration of justice * Provincial initiatives being discussed to improve victim safety * New approaches, including victim notification systems, enhanced lethality-risk assessments, and emerging technologies to better protect individuals at risk * The importance of coordination between police, prosecutors, courts, and governments * Lessons from Bailey’s story and what more can be done to prevent future tragedies Why This Conversation Matters Bailey McCourt’s death devastated her family, friends, and the wider community. Her story became a catalyst for important conversations about intimate partner violence, victim safety, and accountability within the justice system. While Bailey’s Law represents a significant step forward, this episode explores the broader question: What more can we do to prevent similar tragedies from happening again? This is a conversation about learning from loss, honouring Bailey’s memory, and identifying practical solutions that can help save lives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

    Beyond Bailey's Law: Learning from Tragedy, Building Better Protection

  2. Jul 13

    Butter Tarts, Broken Deals: Adam Chambers on CRA Secrecy, CUSMA Uncertainty, and Standing Up for Taiwan

    Dan sits down with Adam Chambers, MP for Simcoe North and Conservative trade critic, for a conversation that starts with butter tarts and ends with hard questions about Ottawa's priorities. They kick off with Midland's record-breaking Butter Tart Festival and a push for a national holiday, then Adam shares a story from his days working for Jim Flaherty. From there, it's straight into the CRA: a Kelowna company shut down for fighting mortgage fraud, and Adam's private member's bill forcing disclosure on multi-million-dollar corporate debt write-offs, now before the Senate. The back half turns to trade. With the CUSMA deadline looming, Adam explains why Canada's been left off the table while the US and Mexico talk directly, what that uncertainty is doing to business investment and the auto sector, and why softwood lumber needs to be part of the conversation. They close on Canada's stalled trade deal with Taiwan, finalized over a year ago and still unsigned. In this episode: Butter Tart Day and lessons from Jim Flaherty CRA's mortgage-fraud blind spot Adam's bill on corporate debt write-off transparency Canada's absence from CUSMA talks Auto sector pressure and softwood lumber The stalled Canada-Taiwan trade deal Guest: Adam Chambers, MP for Simcoe North, Conservative Shadow Minister for International Trade This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

    Butter Tarts, Broken Deals: Adam Chambers on CRA Secrecy, CUSMA Uncertainty, and Standing Up for Taiwan

  3. Jul 8

    "I have faith in you, Dan."

    We lost a giant of BC and Canadian public service. The Honourable Tom Siddon served as a federal cabinet minister under four portfolios, helped create the Canadian Space Agency and Nunavut, and championed salmon conservation across BC. But those who knew him remember him most for how he treated people. He believed in others before they believed in themselves. Dan shares his memories of Tom. Rest in peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

    "I have faith in you, Dan."

  4. Jun 25

    Inside the Legislature: Kelowna's MLAs on the Spring Session

    Gavin Dew and Kristina Loewen are both sitting MLAs representing Kelowna ridings in the BC Legislature. They join the podcast to recap the spring legislative session, discuss what it means for constituents back home, and share their read on where the province is headed. Direct from Victoria to your ears. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

    Inside the Legislature: Kelowna's MLAs on the Spring Session

  5. Jun 20

    What do politicians really think once they're off the clock?

    What do politicians really think once they're off the clock? Dan Albas MP sits down with four former elected officials he's worked alongside and trusts -- Renee Merrifield (former MLA, Kelowna-Mission), Ben Stewart (former MLA, Kelowna-West), Doug Findlater (former Mayor, West Kelowna), and Dan Ashton (former MLA and former Mayor, Penticton) -- to get their unfiltered take on politics today. No constituency offices. No caucus whips. Just honest conversation about the issues that matter and what governments at every level should actually be doing about them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

    What do politicians really think once they're off the clock?

  6. Jun 8

    Drivers Inc. Unfair competition and tax evasion, and real world consequences for drivers, law-abiding businesses, and families sharing the road.

    Drivers Inc. is back in the national spotlight following a Globe and Mail investigative exposé raising questions about labour abuse, weak oversight, and safety gaps in Canada's trucking sector. Dan is joined by Stephen Laskowski, President and CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the Ontario Trucking Association, who has spent decades working on trucking policy, safety, labour standards, compliance, and supply chain issues. The conversation covers: What Drivers Inc. is and why it matters for public safety, workers' rights, and tax fairness How the scheme creates unfair competition and enables tax evasion Real-world consequences for drivers, law-abiding carriers, and families on the road Laskowski's calls for stronger enforcement, national data sharing, more audits, and removal of unsafe operators   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

    Drivers Inc. Unfair competition and tax evasion, and real world consequences for drivers, law-abiding businesses, and families sharing the road.

  7. Jun 1

    Finding Solutions: Renee Merrifield

    What are the impacts of government policy on real people and how can they affect change? My guest is Renee Merrifield, former MLA, current CEO of Troika Developments. As a local leader, Renee has been a champion for organizations like Kelowna's Starbright as well as building a successful business in a challenging economic environment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

    Finding Solutions: Renee Merrifield

  8. May 18

    Clinical trials save lives

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

    Clinical trials save lives
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Dan is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan Lake West- South Kelowna, in the Interior of beautiful British Columbia. In each episode of Finding Solutions, we sit down with the individuals—inside and outside Parliament—who are putting forward practical, thoughtful solutions. Not the headlines, not the noise, but the work: the ideas, the experience, and the perseverance behind efforts to make life better for Canadians across the country. danalbas.substack.com

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