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Finding Solutions with Dan Albas

Dan Albas MP

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 28

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.

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Finding Solutions: Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard on Anti-Civilization and the common good

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 01:51:46

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 Anti-Civilization: what civilization requires (shared norms that channel individual impulses toward a common life), how the deconstruction of family, nation, and institutions hollows that foundation out, and why cultural debates are fundamental to political life rather than a sideshow to pocketbook issues. Étienne draws a clear distinction between reform that strengthens physical, economic, and cultural security and revolutionary projects that prioritize disruption over the common good.

They also examine fertility rates (the gap between what Canadian families say they want versus reality), daycare policy that funds institutions over parents’ choices, managerial elites, populism as a citizen demand, Quebec’s upcoming election realignment, and how Quebec and Western Canada can better understand each other through shared principles of rootedness and local autonomy.

Follow / find his work

* X: @eabeauregard

* Without Diminishment: Without Diminishment | Substack

* Cardus research: Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard | Cardus

* Anti-Civilization (English): bookstores across Canada, Amazon, and major online retailers from September 1, 2026

To find out more about Étienne’s latest book: Anti-Civilization (Preorder) – Sutherland House Publishing

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Finding Solutions: Opie Sidhu on preserving Sikh history in the Okanagan

Monday, August 24, 2026 • Duration 33:27

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 Okanagan Stories & Solutions?

[01:03] – Meet Opie Sidhu: From Summerland orchard roots to public policy & small business

[03:13] – What inspired the Okanagan Sikh history archive project?

[04:22] – The “Farmer’s Handshake”: Mr. Basran (Hillcrest Cherries) and the Stewart family (Quails’ Gate) navigating discriminatory property laws

[07:11] – The story of Ajit Kaur Sangha (1946): Defying prejudice to buy a home in Kelowna with support from MLA Cecil Robert Bull

[11:00] – Trailblazers & Legacies: Sindi Hawkins (Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Cancer Centre), Mohini Singh, and community advocates

[12:35] – Migration patterns: Understanding early Sikh settlement in the North vs. South Okanagan

[14:15] – Chardi Kala (Eternal Optimism): Common themes of agriculture, faith, and working together through adversity

[17:01] – Responding to prejudice: Why community support and strong policy matter (standing with families like the Singlas)

[19:15] – Building bridges: Collaboration across faith, ethnic, and local communities during crisis and emergency response

[21:10] – How listeners can share photos, documents, and family stories with the project

Call to Action & How to Share Your Story

Do you or your family have photos, historical documents, oral histories, or stories about early Sikh pioneers and community members in the Okanagan? Opie Sidhu is building an archival record to ensure these stories are preserved for future generations.

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Okanagan Stories & Solutions with Fire Chief Jason Brolund

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 01:03:15

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 region’s history, and has since become a leading voice on wildfire resilience, emergency preparedness, and FireSmart principles in British Columbia and beyond, including at the United Nations.

Important Note

This interview was recorded on July 30, 2026.

The conversation took place prior to several significant wildfire events that occurred in the Southern Interior in early August 2026, including the Quilpituk Creek Wildfire in the Central Okanagan and the Bald Range Wildfire (K51490) affecting portions of the Summerland and Peachland areas. Those events are therefore not discussed during this episode.

In This Episode

* Growing up in the Central Okanagan and what draws people into the fire service

* Leadership lessons from the front lines to Fire Chief, including the value of relationships before an emergency hits

* How rapid growth and taller buildings are changing the demands on West Kelowna Fire Rescue

* Building capacity: full-time crews, Fire Hall 32 in Lakeview Heights, and a modern training centre

* Firefighter health: mental wellness, cancer risk, decontamination, and gear treated with forever chemicals

* McDougall Creek: when a fire behind the community becomes a community-wide emergency

* “A hundred years of firefighting in one night,” mutual aid from across B.C., and the shift-change parade that still hangs in the hall

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Okanagan Stories & Solutions: Preserving Chinese Canadian Heritage

Sunday, August 2, 2026 • Duration 47:43

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 against Chinese Canadians

* The legacy of Douglas Jung, Canada’s first Chinese Canadian Member of Parliament

* The role of the Chinese Freemasons in supporting Chinese communities

* Preserving culture through lion dancing, education, and community events

* The work of the OCCA Chinese Heritage Committee

* The campaign for a nationally recognized Chinese Heritage Month

* The importance of ensuring future generations understand both the challenges and contributions of Chinese Canadians

Chinese Canadian history is a story of perseverance, service, community building, and cultural preservation. By sharing these stories and preserving this heritage, future generations can better understand both the challenges faced and the contributions made by Chinese Canadians throughout Canada’s history.

Thank you for listening to Finding Solutions with Dan Albas.Real stories. Real challenges. Practical solutions.

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You Get What You Tolerate

Saturday, August 1, 2026 • Duration 43:31

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 as Vancouver Is Dying

Addiction policy and recovery-based solutions

Questions surrounding the BC condo development bailout

BC Ferries and building ships in Canada

Concerns over ferry workforce recruitment policies

Recreational salmon fishing and allocation changes

Challenges facing BC’s forestry sector

Aaron’s priorities as Ethics and Accountable Government Critic

Quote of the Episode

“You get what you tolerate as a society.” – Aaron Gunn

Subscribe to Finding Solutions for conversations on practical solutions, public policy, and the issues affecting communities across British Columbia and Canada.

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Macklin McCall MLA for West Kelowna–Peachland and Official Opposition Whip

Saturday, August 1, 2026 • Duration 55:23

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 new role as Official Opposition Whip

* Recovery and rebuilding efforts following the McDougall Creek wildfire

* The need for a fair and effective allocation of rural RCMP resources

* The future of the William R. Bennett Bridge and regional transportation infrastructure

* The proposed BC Hydro transmission-line redundancy project

* Issues that constituents are raising with their MLA

* Macklin’s Private Member’s Bill and the objectives behind it

* Opportunities to improve how government serves the people of British Columbia

Throughout the discussion, Macklin shares what he’s hearing from constituents, how he approaches the role of MLA, and why practical, community-focused solutions remain at the heart of public service.

About Macklin McCall

Macklin McCall was elected MLA for West Kelowna–Peachland in 2024. Prior to entering elected office, he spent nearly two decades serving in the Okanagan with the RCMP. Today, he represents West Kelowna–Peachland in the Legislative Assembly and serves as the Official Opposition Whip.

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

Friday, July 24, 2026 • Duration 25:43

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

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

Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 49:59

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

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"I have faith in you, Dan."

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 04:56

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.

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

Thursday, June 25, 2026 • Duration 36:35

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.

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