Conservative Solutions

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

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

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

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

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

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 other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

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 conservation‑minded MP is standing up for Canadians’ access to vitamins and supplements, what changed under federal legislation, and how common‑sense regulation can protect both public safety and personal choice — without unnecessary red tape. 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

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

Dan speaks with OBWB’s James Littley and community partner Colin Pritchard about an innovative eDNA “suitcase lab” to keep zebra and quagga mussels out of Okanagan Lake—how it works, who needs to do what, and how the public can help. To find out more go to: www.dontmoveamussel.ca 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

In this deeply moving episode of Conservative Solutions for Our Common Challenges, Dan Albas sits down with Debbie Henderson, a nurse, advocate, and the aunt of Bailey McCourt — a young Kelowna mother whose life was murdered in an act of intimate partner violence.Since losing Bailey, Debbie has become the public voice of her family. With remarkable courage, she has stepped forward to ensure Bailey’s story is heard and to push for changes that protect other women and families across Canada. Debbie has worked closely with MP Frank Caputo, who introduced Bailey’s Law, and has met with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to share her family’s experience directly. She recently testified before the Status of Women Committee, bringing Bailey’s legacy and her family’s grief into the national spotlight.This episode explores Debbie’s journey, the systemic failures she has witnessed, and her family’s determination to make sure no one else suffers what Bailey endured.Dan and Debbie refer to a town hall being held in Kelowna on March 3, 2026. Here are the registration page and details: https://www.conservative.ca/kelowna-stop-the-crime-townhall/Tuesday, March 3rdDoors Open @ 6:30; event starts at 7 PMAddress: Kelowna Events Centre, 2041 Harvey Ave, Kelowna 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

On this episode of Conservative Solutions, we have Krista Paine, President of the Central Okanagan Canadian Home Builders Association (COCHBA) and Cassidy DeVeer, Executive Director of the COCHBA, to talk about how to get women and more young people into the trades, why housing is taxed like "alcohol and cigarettes", which has made home ownership out of reach in the Okanagan and much of Canada for a generation. They explore with Dan how to get building- and the local economy booming again. 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

Frank Caputo is the Member of Parliament for Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo, and before entering politics, he served as a Crown Prosecutor with years of experience working directly on serious criminal cases. In Parliament, he’s carried that experience forward—working to strengthen laws that protect the vulnerable and advocating for justice reforms grounded in real-world experience. Frank has teamed up with Mel Arnold on initiatives to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and he has taken on deeply personal legislation like Bailey’s Law, working closely with the family of Bailey McCourt after her tragic death. 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

Dan Albas sits down with Todd Doherty, MP for Cariboo- Prince George about his work on suicide prevention with 9-8-8, mental health, addictions and legislative endevours to protect first responders and health care workers. It was a comprehensive discussion and Dan hopes you will enjoy it as much as he did! 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