Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Counter chaos with control

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) My weekly reports almost need timestamps now, given how rapidly the situation changes—sometimes daily or even hourly—regarding the fluctuating threat of American tariffs on Canadian-manufactured goods imported into the United States. Given the dynami…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM

A PM without the people's mandate

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) A common question I've been hearing lately concerns when the House of Commons will sit again. In early January, Prime Minister Trudeau prorogued Parliament to allow the Liberal Party time to select his replacement as party leader. Many have asked…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Twisting tales through both tongues

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Rarely does a major Canadian federal political news story emerge from the Central Okanagan—yet this week, that's exactly what's happening. This story is particularly significant given Canada's position as a major energy exporter, with 97% of our crud…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM

The power of Parliament

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In October of last year, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that the Liberal government would implement several measures to reduce what many have called "out of control" immigration growth during his leadership. The announced measures aimed to sig…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM

Stop the drug

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Over the weekend, Canada received welcome news of a 30-day reprieve from anticipated U.S. tariffs—25% on Canadian goods and 10% on Canadian energy exports to the United States. This 30-day reprieve prevents Canadian counter-tariffs from taking e…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM

Tariff response must be surgical

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) The House of Commons remains prorogued until Monday, March 24th. Unless there is an earlier recall or some other unexpected scenario, the House will convene under the next Liberal Party leader, who will serve as Prime Minister—albeit potentially br…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Liberals prioritize political survival over Canadians

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Typically at this time of year, Members of Parliament would be back in Ottawa for the House of Commons' first sitting of 2025. This year, however, the House of Commons is not in session, having been prorogued by Prime Minister Trudeau on January…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

January 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Prorogation costs Canadians

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) During the 2015 election campaign, Prime Minister Trudeau's Liberal Party platform included a promise that "we will not" use prorogation to "avoid difficult political circumstances." Prime Minister Trudeau has broken that promise twice. The firs…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

January 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Higher taxes a certainty in 2025

As many are currently struggling to eat, heat and house themselves, I feel it best to start with information about what we do know will occur in 2025. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In this first report of the new year, I wish you all the very best in 2025. Much ink has been …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 7:19 PM

What will happen in Ottawa?

Many Canadians are paying closer attention to Ottawa than usual, given recent major developments: the Deputy Prime Minister's resignation. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Normally I would not be writing my weekly report on Christmas Eve, as most Canadians are rightly focused o…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 11:04 PM

The country is in trouble

Simply put, the country is in trouble, and half measures in Parliament would only amount to —"shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic." View this email in your browser ([link removed]) To say this has been a highly unusual and dramatic week in Ottawa would be putting it mildly. The week's …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 8:04 PM

GST holiday "ill considered, decidedly unserious policy"

It appears contradictory to promote a temporary GST exemption on candy, while opposing a policy that would make new housing more affordable. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) We are just days away from December 14, 2024—the day when the Trudeau Liberals' temporary expansion of s…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 7:56 PM

Poor tax policy equals poor results

Opposition parties cited several key concerns: the program would fail to help those most in need. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In my report last week, I discussed two recently announced proposals from the Trudeau Liberal government that responded to what the Finance Ministe…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 8:39 PM

"Vibecession" or just reality?

The Trudeau Liberal government believes the economy is performing better than many Canadians perceive it to be. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Being in opposition comes with the crucial responsibility of holding government accountable—a duty I take very seriously. This role d…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

November 20, 2024 at 7:46 PM

You deserve answers

No federal government should be able to hide the truth from the people it serves. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Approximately one month ago, I noted in my MP Report that the House of Commons was at an impasse due to an ongoing debate on a motion of privilege. This privilege …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

November 13, 2024 at 8:32 PM

PM flies high while his carbon tax crushes Canadians

The Prime Minister and Environment Minister urge Canadians to "do more," yet appear unwilling to change their own behavior or set an example. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Ottawa media reported recently that Prime Minister Trudeau boarded the Government of Canada's private C…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 9:37 PM

Emissions cap hurts Canadian energy

This new policy will make Canadian energy more expensive to produce View this email in your browser ([link removed]) When you're in the opposition party, part of your job is to keep an eye on the government. You start to notice different ways the government tries to handle tricky or unpopular ne…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 9:36 PM

Axe the sales tax and build the homes

Housing affordability is a concern I've long heard from younger families struggling to find safe and affordable homes. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Every year, I conduct a summer listening tour of our riding to hear the thoughts and concerns of my constituents. This is to mak…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 6:13 PM

Corruption coverup continues

Will the companies awarded funding they were not eligible for have that funding clawed back? View this email in your browser ([link removed]) When the House of Commons is in session, I typically focus on the various bills progressing through Parliament. Unfortunately, the House of Commons r…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 8:23 PM

Name the names

Mr. Poilievre has demanded that Justin Trudeau must release the names of all MPs who have allegedly collaborated with foreign interference. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In May of last year, I wrote about the critical issue of foreign interference in Canada's democratic proc…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Liberals avoiding transparency

The Liberal Government continues to refuse to turn over the documents related to this program necessary to provide transparency and accountability View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In November of 2021, my Conservative colleague, North-Okanagan Shuswap MP Mel Arnold tabled his pr…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

October 2, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Israel’s right to defend itself

The world has been stunned this week by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran View this email in your browser ([link removed]) The world has been stunned this week by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Iran's recent attack on Israel, involving 180 ballistic missiles, ha…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 7:57 PM

Arrogant enabling of greed

The NDP continues to condemn what they call "corporate greed"; however, they stand with Trudeau View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In January 2023, I last wrote about the proposed takeover of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications. At that time, this proposed takeover ha…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

September 18, 2024 at 5:44 PM

No confidence

These individuals see the carbon tax and its supporters as the problem, not the solution. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In last week's report, I asked the following question: "If given the chance to participate in a non-confidence vote on the Trudeau government, would you op…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

September 11, 2024 at 9:49 PM

Lack of confidence?

It's a crucial time for Members of Parliament to hear from Canadians. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This past weekend, I had the opportunity to knock on doors in several communities throughout our riding of Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola. I'd like to sincerely thank tho…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 7:46 PM

NDP Liberal coalition collapsed

What does this mean and by extension will Canadians see a federal election as a result? View this email in your browser ([link removed]) The big news out of Ottawa this week is that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced that the NDP will end the confidence and supply agreement that they first…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Temporary foreign worker reversal

At this point, we lack specific details—a recurring theme with Prime Minister Trudeau's announcements. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) A topic recently garnering significant attention in Ottawa is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Trude…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 7:48 PM

Should MP's and MLA's do more for the public?

In May 2024, my Summerland constituency office celebrated eight years as one of Canada’s only jointly shared offices with a MP & MLA View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In May 2024, my Summerland constituency office celebrated eight years as one of Canada’s only jointly shared off…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Protecting Canadian jobs

Canada is an important part of the North American auto industry, supporting many jobs. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) As the Central Okanagan is one of the fastest-growing regions, it's common sense that one consequence of this growth is more vehicles on the road to service i…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 8:34 PM

Local news blocked

Many families and friends are blocked from sharing important information about the wildfire activity on the online media platform. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) I have always strongly believed in accountability. One reason I first ran for city council was my frustration with…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 9:19 PM

Housing help?

If you can't pay the down payment or find a home under one million dollars, this change won't “help” you. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) As of August 1st, 2024, the Federal Government will change mortgage regulations. Prime Minister Trudeau has stated: "means you can buy your…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Neither rhyme nor reason

Unfortunately, the struggling communities in my area were turned down without clear explanations or assurances for next year. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week I'd like to address how the federal government assists small rural towns in Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Important relationship at risk

We seemed to be mostly on the same page then, but now something has changed in our relationship. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Last week was important for the relationship between Canada and the United States of America, highlighting areas of alignment and disagreement. Howeve…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 7:57 PM

Jail not bail

Court records often reveal hardened career criminals with multiple offenses who continue to be released on bail only to commit more crimes. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) As I begin my summer listening tour, one of the concerns I'm hearing about is frustration with what many ca…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

July 3, 2024 at 7:24 PM

Flight attendants and passengers have no rights

It is not just passengers who are impacted by flight delays; flight attendants are also hit hard. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) For many Canadians, this past Canada Day long weekend was an enjoyable time spent with family and friends, possibly attending local celebrations. How…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 8:13 PM

More finger pointing

I refuse to accept the denial of DMAF funding to Princeton and Merritt and will not relent on this until we have answers and accountability View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Last Wednesday, the House of Commons rose for the summer and will not resume until the fall. I look forward…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

June 19, 2024 at 7:11 PM

Forest firefighters treated unfairly

This amendment would enable forest firefighters to access the pension benefits that other firefighters receive in recognized Public Safety Occupations View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Each year in British Columbia, forest firefighters undertake challenging, perilous, and strenuou…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

June 12, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Tax hike hits home

Examples include a family inheriting a farm or recreational property, or a small business owner retiring or selling for personal reasons View this email in your browser ([link removed]) If you follow the news from Ottawa, you may know that the Liberal government, backed by the Federal NDP, plans…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Trudeau turns his back

In all my time, I have never been more disgusted by the corruption and incompetence of the Liberal Government than I am feeling this week. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In 2021, floods badly affected places like Princeton and Merritt, BC, including nearby unincorporated region…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

May 29, 2024 at 5:54 PM

Housing hazards hit home?

Are you or is someone in your family currently or expecting to be facing a housing challenge in 2024? View this email in your browser ([link removed]) The housing crisis in Canada for many citizens is very real. However, depending on where you live and your situation, the crisis may present very…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 9:12 PM

One stop help

Basically, this new building will be a place where locals can find many different services all in one spot. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In this week's report, I'd like to revisit May 2013. As some long-standing residents may remember, I previously advertised on a billboard i…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

May 15, 2024 at 8:41 PM

Conservatives will keep hospitals safe

If a Conservative government is elected in the next federal election, set for October 2025, they plan to implement this Safe Hospitals Act View this email in your browser ([link removed]) While it is the role and responsibility of the official opposition to hold the government accountable, it …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

May 8, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Cynical government messaging

a clear pattern emerges where the government demonizes those who raise concerns about financial impacts View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Those who closely follow Canadian federal politics will occasionally see the topic of "civility" arise, typically following an offensive inci…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

May 1, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Unparliamentary double standard

My motivation for writing about this topic today stems from my concern that Canadians may not be hearing both sides on the issue. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) The last thing I wanted to focus on in my report this week was the events that occurred in the House of Commons on …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 7:32 PM

April is a taxing time of year

I'd like to remind you that the deadline for most Canadians to file their 2023 income tax return is Tuesday, April 30, 2024. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In this week's report, I'd like to remind you that the deadline for most Canadians to file their 2023 income tax return …

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 8:09 PM

Youth buried by federal debt

, the cost of servicing The national debt has now exceeded federal spending on health care. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) The Trudeau Liberal government introduced its 2024 Budget, referred to as "Fairness for Every Generation". This budget proposes a total federal govern…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 8:09 PM

A question of honesty

In my opinion, any government endowed with the power of censorship should exercise great responsibility View this email in your browser ([link removed]) A few weeks ago, I mentioned the topic of order paper questions in a report. To refresh your memory, an order paper question is a written inq…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

April 3, 2024 at 6:42 PM

Housing plan or sham?

Attempting to "fix" complex problems can inadvertently create unforeseen issues and potentially worsen the situation. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) In my previous report, I discussed how the Trudeau Liberal Government allocated nearly $42 million for a supposed "gun buyback"…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Trudeau's spending accomplishes nothing

All levels of government should have their spending examined meticulously, a task typically undertaken by opposition parties. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) More and more, I hear from my constituents about the same issue. The cost of groceries, insurance renewals, utility bil…

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  Dan Albas MP · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Carbon tax election?

Do you want a Federal election to take place at this time? View this email in your browser ([link removed]) This week's report begins with a warning: much of the content will focus on the latest official opposition motion against the Trudeau Liberal government, set to be tabled in the House of…

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