This past week was a very raucous one on Parliament Hill with much of the discussion centered around the subject of debate.
May 142012
May 082012
In total Budget 2012 will end up having the longest period of debate of any budget in the past two decades.
Apr 302012
With the advent of social media, misinformation and inaccurate claims can be distributed extremely quickly and very efficiently.
Apr 232012
…it is generally considered ill-advised to comment publicly on the actions of other levels of government…
Parliament, the Internet and online myths
MP Dan Albas
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Apr 162012
I am often amazed that in the era of information just how much misinformation and even fabrication exists online.
Reflecting on Vimy Ridge
MP Dan Albas
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Apr 102012
I was very moved to learn that close to 5,000 youth attended the commemorative ceremonies in Vimy, France.
A look at Budget 2012
MP Dan Albas
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Apr 022012
Budget 2012 is an important direction for our country that will continue to create jobs and address challenging demographic changes in our future.
Mar 262012
This promises to be an exciting week on Parliament Hill as the House of Commons will again resume after a one week hiatus for spring break.
Mar 202012
The communications industry is rapidly growing one as over 98 per cent of Canadians now have access to wireless services and over eight million citizens now own a wireless smart phone.
Mar 052012
As there is currently an Elections Canada investigation into this case I am hopeful that those responsible are identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Feb 272012
Now that Bill C-30 has been effectively parked at committee stage review, I believe it is important that as Canadians we focus on the core issue that many have overlooked in this discussion.
About ‘The government online spy bill’
MP Dan Albas
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Feb 222012
As this Bill is not currently going forward rather than discuss the specific language I do believe we should all think about the real intent.
Feb 132012
A more in depth look at why Canada’s aging population matters when it comes to pensions and the ability to pay them.
Feb 062012
Although it has been almost eight months since being sworn in to serve, I must confess that I have not developed the kind of ‘thick skin’ or ‘water off a duck’s back’ attitude that I have witnessed by some of the more experienced politicians, particularly when faced with a controversial issue.
Pensions a hot topic in Canada
MP Dan Albas
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Jan 312012
The topic of pensions has again been on the minds of many citizens and in particular seniors within the riding of Okanagan-Coquihalla this past week and has also been actively covered in many Canadian media reports.
Regarding pensions and petitions
MP Dan Albas
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Jan 242012
Never let it be said that Canadians are not a diverse and energetic population when it comes to expressing personal points of view on a range of different topics.