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Finding Solutions with Dan Albas

by Dan Albas MP · English · News

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 t

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 44 min
Latest: 5 Oct 2026
Language: English

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5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

Finding Solutions: Tom Kmiec MP on Parliament's renewal, Alberta and Canada's future

Tom Kmiec is the Member of Parliament for Calgary- Shepard and serves as Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons. He arrived in Montreal as a four-year-old in 1985, after his father left Poland and the family waited two years to be reunited. He learned French and English by watching television, went to Polish school on Saturdays, and spent early mornings with his mom while she cleaned restaurant kitchens before opening. In this episode of Finding Solutions, we talk about how that story shaped a career in public policy. Tom has worked as a policy advisor in Alberta and for federal ministers in…

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28 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Finding Solutions: Jeff Kibble on readiness, recruiting, and parole reform
Finding Solutions with Dan Albas MP, Member of Parliament for Okanagan Lake West - South Kelowna. Jeff Kibble, MP for Cowichan, Malahat, Langford and a 28-year Royal Canadian Navy veteran, joins Dan to talk defence procurement, Canadian Armed Forces readiness, and Bill C-235, legislation aimed at reducing repeated trauma for families of victims of the most heinous crimes. Guest bio Jeff Kibble, MP for Cowichan, Malahat, Langford (B.C.). Elected 2025 after 28 years in the Royal Canadian Navy (overseas deployments; commanded HMCS Oriole). Standing Committee on National Defence; Conservative…
25 Sep 2026 · 51 min
Finding Solutions: Kathy Bernard on skin cancer, advocacy, and access to care
Guest Info: Kathy Bernard is the founder and president of the Save Your Skin Foundation, a national patient-led organization dedicated to skin cancer education, prevention, advocacy, and patient support. After receiving a metastatic malignant melanoma diagnosis in 2003 and navigating a complex healthcare journey, she built a national network to ensure no patient faces cancer alone. Website: saveyourskin.ca Episode Notes: When Kathy Bernard was diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma in 2003, she faced a reality familiar to far too many Canadians: a delayed diagnosis, limited public…
14 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Finding Solutions: Dr. John Bell on cancer immunotherapy and BioCanRx
This episode is part of our ongoing Healthcare Solutions series. Dan Albas MP is joined by Dr. John Bell, senior scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and an internationally recognized leader in cancer immunotherapy. Over decades of work, Dr. Bell has helped advance research that uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer, and he has played a central role in building BioCanRx, Canada’s immunotherapy network. In this conversation, Dan and Dr. Bell discuss: • What still gets a career researcher out of bed excited about cancer science • How viruses, the immune system, and…
11 Sep 2026 · 52 min
Finding Solutions: Mayor Gord Milsom on building up West Kelowna
On this edition of Okanagan Stories and Solutions, I sat down with West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom. With municipal elections coming this fall and Gord stepping down after eight years as mayor, this conversation looks past day-to-day headlines at how a community actually gets built, how local leaders navigate crisis, and what it means to put service above self. Watch our full conversation in the video above. From Kitchen Tables to City Hall Gord did not set out to run for office. He grew up in Dorval, Quebec, where his father served on city council. After earning a commerce degree, he built a…
8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Finding Solutions: Erin Durant and Michael Barrett MP on the ALTO High-Speed Rail Project
Erin Durrant shares how discovering that a proposed ALTO corridor could affect her rural property led her to examine the evolution of the project from the earlier High Frequency Rail initiative to the current high-speed rail proposal, now estimated at $60-$90 billion. She discusses concerns about the availability of project studies, proposed changes to federal expropriation procedures under Bill C-15, and the use of confidentiality agreements during project development. Michael Barrett MP discusses feedback he says he has received from constituents across Eastern Ontario, including concerns…
4 Sep 2026 · 44 min
Finding Solutions: Louise Binder on faster access to new medicines
On this episode of Finding Solutions, Dan continues the healthcare solutions series with Louise Binder, one of Canada’s most experienced patient advocates. Louise traces her path from HIV advocacy in the early 1990s, when the system moved too slowly to save lives, through co-founding the Canadian Treatment Action Council, to her current work as a health policy consultant with Save Your Skin Foundation, including travel and accommodation support so patients can reach treatments and trials they cannot get at home. They walk through Canada’s drug access maze from a patient’s point of view:…
31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
Finding Solutions: Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard on Anti-Civilization and the common good
On this episode of Finding Solutions , Dan sits down with Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard, one of a rising generation of Quebec public intellectuals. They begin with life in Quebec City and how his experiences placed culture and belonging at the heart of political life. The episode traces his path from answering constituent mail as an 18-year-old to speechwriting for the Premier of Quebec, authoring three books on Quebec identity, history, and politics, before taking on some of our country’s most pressing issues as a policy researcher at Cardus. The core of the conversation focuses on…
24 Aug 2026 · 33 min
Finding Solutions: Opie Sidhu on preserving Sikh history in the Okanagan
In this episode of Finding Solutions, Dan Albas sits down with Opie Sidhu, an Okanagan-born public policy professional, community volunteer, and small business owner who is leading an initiative to collect and preserve Sikh family stories, historical records, and photographs across the region. From the early days of agriculture and pioneer partnership to modern trailblazers in community leadership and healthcare, Dan and Opie explore how history comes alive through people, trust, and community solidarity. Key Topics & Chapter Timestamps [00:00] – Introduction: What is Finding Solutions and…
11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Okanagan Stories & Solutions with Fire Chief Jason Brolund
In this episode of Finding Solutions with Dan Albas , Dan sits down with Jason Brolund , Fire Chief of West Kelowna Fire Rescue. Born and raised in the Central Okanagan, Chief Brolund has spent more than three decades in emergency services. After serving with the Kelowna Fire Department, including as Deputy Fire Chief, he became Fire Chief of West Kelowna Fire Rescue in 2015, serving both the City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation. He became widely known for his leadership during the McDougall Creek Wildfire in August 2023, one of the most significant wildfire emergencies in our…
2 Aug 2026 · 48 min
Okanagan Stories & Solutions: Preserving Chinese Canadian Heritage
In this episode, Dan Albas is joined by Adrian Marr, Board Director of the Okanagan Chinese Canadian Association (OCCA) and Chair of the OCCA Chinese Heritage Committee, and Master Shui Lee, member of the Chinese Freemasons, cultural ambassador, lion dance instructor, court interpreter, and longtime community volunteer. Together, they discuss: * Chinese Canadian history in the Okanagan and across Canada * Family stories of perseverance, community service, and sacrifice * The impact of the Chinese Head Tax and Chinese Exclusion Act * British Columbia’s 2014 apology for historical wrongs…
1 Aug 2026 · 44 min
You Get What You Tolerate
Finding Solutions with Dan Albas Dan Albas sits down with fellow Conservative MP Aaron Gunn to discuss his journey from documentary filmmaker to Parliamentarian and his new role as Shadow Minister for Ethics and Accountable Government. The conversation covers a wide range of issues, including Canada’s addiction crisis, recovery-focused programs, housing affordability, BC Ferries procurement, workforce challenges, recreational fisheries, and the future of British Columbia’s forestry sector. In This Episode: Aaron’s transition from filmmaking to federal politics Lessons from documentaries such…
1 Aug 2026 · 55 min
Macklin McCall MLA for West Kelowna–Peachland and Official Opposition Whip
In this episode of Finding Solutions with Dan Albas , Dan sits down with Macklin McCall , MLA for West Kelowna–Peachland and the Official Opposition Whip in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. A lifelong Okanagan resident, Macklin shares his perspective on the issues affecting West Kelowna, Peachland, and communities across British Columbia. The conversation focuses on practical solutions, effective representation, and the challenges facing local residents. In This Episode * The transition from policing to elected office * Representing West Kelowna–Peachland in Victoria * Macklin’s…
24 Jul 2026 · 26 min
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…
13 Jul 2026 · 50 min
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…
8 Jul 2026 · 5 min
"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
25 Jun 2026 · 37 min
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
20 Jun 2026 · 58 min
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…
8 Jun 2026 · 36 min
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…
1 Jun 2026 · 58 min
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
18 May 2026 · 32 min
Clinical trials save lives
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11 May 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Embrace the North
This week's guest is Jeff Stibbard. Jeff is the founder and Executive Chairman of JDS Energy & Mining. He is a mining engineer with over 30 years of experience in mine design, construction and operations. BC has a long history of mining and Jeff shares some of his experiences and hope for the future. 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
5 May 2026 · 36 min
BC Ferries, Drivers Inc and the issues facing BC
MLA Harman Bhangu joins Dan to discuss the BC Ferries purchase of Chinese ships, the effect of 'Drivers Inc' on the trucking industry and much more. MLA Bhangu represents the riding of Langley-Abbotsford in the BC Legislature and is his parties Transportation Critic. 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
27 Apr 2026 · 38 min
What is going on in BC?
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25 Apr 2026 · 35 min
Why is it easier to ship BC wine to London England than London Ontario?
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23 Apr 2026 · 2 min
Senator Cardozo speaks about the importance of Daffodil Day
It was a pleasure to hear Senator Cardozo give his statement on Cancer Awareness Day with the Cancer Society. I am thankful for his leadership and for the kind recognition in the Senate of MP Peter Schiefke and myself for our work with the all party Parliamentary Cancer Caucus. 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
23 Apr 2026 · 1 min
New Finding Solutions episode on Monday!
Why are there a shortage of long term care beds in the Okanagan? Kelowna-Mission MLA Gavin Dew sheds some light on this in our next episode of ‘Finding Solutions’. 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
20 Apr 2026 · 28 min
Conservative Solutions: Murray Wilson— A Forester’s Blueprint for Managing Fire, Not Just Fighting It
Wildfires are now shaping forests—and communities—at a scale that challenges Canada’s current model. In this episode, retired Okanagan forester and documentary producer Murray Wilson explains what drives catastrophic wildfire (beyond ignition), what better forest and fuel management looks like, and why governments often treat burned landscapes differently than harvested ones. We also explore the case for a results‑based national framework that respects provincial jurisdiction while improving transparency and accountability. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with…
31 Mar 2026 · 41 min
Conservative Solutions: Blaine Calkins MP
In this episode of Conservative Solutions for Our Common Challenges, Dan Albas sits down with Blaine Calkins — long‑serving Alberta Conservative MP, Chair of the Conservative Hunting & Angling Caucus, and Shadow Minister for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation. Before entering Parliament, Blaine worked on the land — including as a park ranger — developing a practical, stewardship‑first mindset around conservation, safety, and responsible regulation. In Parliament, that same mindset now shapes his work on an unexpected file: natural health products. Dan and Blaine explore why a…
23 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Conservative Solutions with Alex Ruff MP: When 'Stand on Guard' is the job description
National security isn’t abstract — it’s the quiet, disciplined work of people who carry heavy responsibilities with integrity. In this episode, Alex Ruff takes us inside NSICOP, clears up myths about security clearances, and unpacks the thinking behind his private member’s bill. 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

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Typical length: 44 min
Latest episode: 5 Oct 2026
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