Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Online bill raises red flags

Regrettably, we see this pattern repeating with Bill C-63. Critics and stakeholders are once again being disregarded by the Trudeau Liberal's View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In this week's report, I will focus on Bill C-63, "An Act to enact the Online Harms Act, to amend the C…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Illusion of national pharmacare

Bill C-64 seems to create the illusion of establishing a national pharma care program. This allows the Liberals and NDP to claim political cover. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Last week, I talked about the ongoing partnership between the Liberal Government and NDP. They have…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

February 28, 2024 at 8:29 PM

NDP Liberal PM thinks he knows best

Canadians may end up with an inferior Pharma-care plan that provides less coverage, costs more, and establishes a huge new bureaucracy in Ottawa. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Regular readers and subscribers of my weekly MP reports know that I usually pose a question on a sp…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 9:28 PM

Escalator tax hurts farmers

Given the current agricultural crisis and negative impacts of carbon tax increases on farmers, now is not the time to further increase excise taxes. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) My office, which serves the large Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding, maintains a 24/7, …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Massive mismanagement of your money

The app's estimated cost is about $59.5 million, but the actual cost might be higher. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week, Canada's Auditor General, Karen Hogan, released a worrying report on the Trudeau Government's ArriveCAN app, launched in April 2020. The ArriveCA…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Stop the car theft

Unfortunately, as many large insurance companies have noted, rising vehicle theft costs lead to higher insurance premiums. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Unless you've been a victim of auto theft, it's likely not something you've given much thought to. However, for those w…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 9:12 PM

Visa removal repercussions

The surge in refugee applications from Mexico has created a severe backlog in the refugee processing system View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week is a lesson in cause and effect. Looking back to to 2009, when former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper imposed a …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 8:48 PM

Trudeau government violated Charter

This is a significant legal defeat for the Trudeau Liberal government, which immediately announced its intention to appeal the Federal Court ruling. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) On Family Day, Monday, February 21, 2022, a historic vote took place in the House of Commons. …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 7:19 PM

Provincial partnerships a priority

I'm grateful that voters have supported individuals like MLA Ashton and Stewart, who have advocated for efficient, common-sense approaches to our work View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Over the past month, I've received many well-meaning, sincere expressions of goodwill regardin…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

January 10, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Does this pass your smell test?

I believe that given that the Office of the Prime Minister, as the highest political office in our country, there are higher expectations View this email in your browser ([link removed]) I did not intend to write my report this week on Prime Minister Trudeau's recent holiday vacation to Jamaic…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

January 3, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Governments take more in 2024

The number of households who may be unable to pay their bills at the end of the month will only increase further with these increases coming in 2024. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) I want to start this week's report by wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year in 2024. I…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 11:21 PM

EV mandate unrealistic

This new mandate seems headed in the same direction and will result in wasted tax dollars, and increased provincial-federal conflict View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week's media reports have stated, "The end of the road is coming for gas-powered vehicles in Canada." These…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 11:06 PM

Your tax dollars at risk

This is clearly a very serious situation, or at least it should be taken seriously, in my opinion. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Any regular reader of my reports will know that spending has significantly increased under the Trudeau Government. Keeping track of all this spend…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Is the Prime Minister right?

the Trudeau Liberal government persists in implementing policies that hinder Canada's economic opportunities and growth View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In August 2022, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Canada to hold a series of meetings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 7:41 PM

The progressive imposition

In my opinion, the "progressive trade" concept seeks to impose specific values and priorities from one country onto another, undermining this process. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) If you closely follow events in Ottawa, you may have heard that the Conservative official oppo…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 9:58 PM

Mini Budget Misses What Matters Most

This week in Ottawa, the federal Liberal government announced the "fall fiscal update." View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week in Ottawa, the federal Liberal government announced the "fall fiscal update." In recent years, this update has evolved from a mere fiscal update to…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 7:38 PM

The heat's on to take the tax off

As a MP representing many natural gas and propane users, it is frustrating to see this Liberal government penalizing those who rely on these fuels View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In my November 1st, 2023 report, I discussed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement regardin…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

November 8, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Community forum on cancer

The forum will take place on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 5:30 PM at the Capri Hotel in Kelowna. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) One important area that I have been dedicating more time and attention to as a Member of Parliament is the subject of cancer care in Canada. The…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Carbon tax chaos divides Canada

The Prime Minister has stated that no other regions of Canada will receive a break on the carbon tax for home heating using natural gas or propane View this email in your browser ([link removed]) As a loyal member of the Official Opposition since 2015, I have encountered many interesting situa…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 8:16 PM

Deficits not helpful

The Trudeau Liberals have entirely abandoned any fiscal plans to reduce spending or balance the budget in the future View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Last fall, the federal government released an economic update presented by the Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freelan…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Trudeau's reaching for your wallet again

The main problem is that these costs will ultimately be passed on to Canadian users of these services. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week, Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released the "Digital Services Tax" report, which analyzes the taxation implications of…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 5:59 PM

I stand with Israel

The killing of innocent civilians by terrorists is a horrific and brutal act that will only result in further loss of lives and increased conflict. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Words cannot adequately describe the horrifying acts of terrorism this past weekend in Israel. …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 8:17 PM

They said they wouldn't

From my perspective, this is yet another example of PM Trudeau and his government attempting to gain control over what Canadians can view online View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week the House of Commons elected a new Speaker. I congratulate Liberal MP Greg Fergus from the…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 5:37 PM

Controversy consumes Parliament

This week in the House of Commons has been tumultuous, leading to the resignation of our House Speaker, Anthony Rota View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week in the House of Commons has been tumultuous, leading to the resignation of our House Speaker, Anthony Rota. An electio…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Rising inflation cuts deep

Many citizens are now experiencing severe anxiety as they fear further interest rate increases from the Bank of Canada. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week marks the beginning of the fall sitting of the House of Commons. However, the topics dominating the discussion in O…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Mislead on break-even

It is deeply concerning that the Minister would suggest a five-year timeline for recovering this investment when the actual timeline is much longer. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In May of this year, I mentioned the announcement from the Trudeau Liberal Government that Volks…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Undercounting demand

Undercounting the number of visitors remaining here in Canada may distort the actual demands on housing View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Recently, you may have seen a headline stating, “Non-permanent residents in Canada undercounted by one million: CIBC.” My office has recei…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Open lines of communication

Citizens deserve to have the most up-to-date information to make informed decisions. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Last week, Kelowna Fire Chief Travis Whiting announced that he and his department hoped to lift all evacuation orders within the City of Kelowna by Thursday of …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

August 23, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Communication is key

This is important as challenges must be identified quickly so they can be addressed. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) As I write this week's report for the first time in almost a week, rain has hit many parts of our region, smoke is somewhat abating, and some evacuation zones h…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

August 16, 2023 at 6:07 PM

Is anyone listening

Pointing out serious flaws in government legislation means governments should listen to those citizens, groups, and organizations adversely impacted View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Unfortunately, many of my constituents are contending with wildfires of all sizes. This includes…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 9:34 PM

New riding boundaries

Changes to our federal electoral riding boundaries would impact many of our local electoral regions View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In February, I reported that the proposed changes to our federal electoral riding boundaries would impact many of our local electoral regions, in…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

August 2, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Common sense stifled

At times, it appears that this Liberal Government will stubbornly continue to support environmental policies that favour sticks instead of carrots. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In my former role as the Conservative Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change, one of …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

July 26, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Cabinet shuffle not positive

This shows that the Prime Minister has chosen to diminish rather than increase the voices of British Columbia in the cabinet. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) I often talk about the "Ottawa Bubble" in my MP reports. The news reported by the Parliamentary media often seems di…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

July 19, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Supply chains are in chaos

The flare-ups of chaos we have seen in federally regulated airports to the shutdown of one of our most important supply chains show their neglect. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) As of the morning of July 19, 2023, a little-known federal tribunal, the Canada Industrial Relatio…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Made in Canada inflation

Worse still, 35 percent of those surveyed reported that they already do not make enough money to cover their bills and debt payments. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) An alarming report was released by licensed insolvency trustee MNP Ltd earlier this week. According to the r…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

July 5, 2023 at 8:11 PM

Little effort to fight inflation

Adding new Clean fuel regulations, higher carbon taxes, and annual escalator excise tax has, in turn, created more made-in-Canada inflation. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week, eligible individuals who receive GST credit payments may have also received an additional "gr…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Rushing solutions makes problems worse

As I stated in May, a government can have the best intentions, but it may make the problem worse when it rushes toward quick solutions. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) About a month ago, I wrote about Bill C-18, "An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

June 21, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Government takes an Orwellian turn

This risk-based approach, which NRCan referred to as "language limitation," is an Orwellian term View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In a report earlier this year, I referred to a recent order paper question I had received regarding cancelled contracts by Government of Canada agen…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

June 14, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Time to dial in the spending

CIBC: "The Bank of Canada will have to keep rates higher for longer unless governments do more to dial back their spending." View this email in your browser ([link removed]) One of the challenges when in the official opposition is overseeing the government to hold them accountable to Canadians…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Federal budget fueling inflation

In essence, the Bank of Canada is trying to fight against rising inflation caused by the Trudeau Liberal Government taxes and spending. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In my May 24th MP report, I shared details from the recent Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) report, "A Dist…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 7:07 PM

Grave concerns on foreign interference

I expect far more solidarity from our Government. Getting men and women of substance to run for office is difficult enough. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) As Parliament prepares to adjourn for the summer, the Canadian Government focuses on a few "need to have" bills rather th…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Taxes continue to escalate

Concerns remain about how these regulations, along with the carbon tax, will penalize those who live in rural communities View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Last week, the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released their latest report, "A Distributional Analysis of the Clean Fue…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 6:42 PM

Debt servicing at the cost of critical services

With higher borrowing costs, governments must divert funds from other critical services to pay off their debt. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) For many Canadians, the recent rise in interest rates has led to a significant increase in their monthly payments for variable mortgag…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

May 10, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Rural communities are ignored

People in Merritt and Princeton pay taxes to Ottawa like anywhere else, and all too often, rural Canada is ignored by this Liberal Government. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) I want to begin by sharing an unfortunate event from 2016. That year, a rockslide damaged the regio…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Foreign power targets MP

The Trudeau Liberal Government did nothing about it. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week, a leaked document revealed that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) had briefed the Trudeau Liberal government two years ago about a foreign influence operation target…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM

Should government subsidize for profit business

This also raises concerns about what type of due diligence the Trudeau Liberal government does before handing out taxpayer money for a photo op. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) On May 1st, regardless of the current strike status of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC),…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Flying frustrations

Have you encountered a situation where your air travel was significantly disrupted? View this email in your browser ([link removed]) As I write this week's report from Ottawa, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), the public sector union representing most of Canada's federal government…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Immigration backlogs cause hardship

All of these problems are occurring where the overall size of the federal public service has increased, and the use of private consultants has surged. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) For many decades, Canada has embraced and welcomed newcomers, and the country has long benefit…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Abandoning any chance at a balanced budget

This level of spending now exceeds sixteen percent of Canada's GDP, the highest it has been in over three decades. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In early January of this year, I reported on concerns regarding the significant increase in the use of private consultants by the …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Pattern of broken promises

Last year, Liberals submitted a "return to fiscal responsibility" budget with a balanced budget promised. One year later, they abandoned this promise. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week, the Trudeau Liberal government presented the 2023 federal budget. Before I conti…

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