Many people would be shocked with how large an impact that government can have on the bottom line of a thriving business, by the change of a single directive.
Jan 172012
Jan 102012
I will never know what public office would have been like prior to the Internet, however I am quickly learning that online information is something that needs to be scrutinized very carefully.
Looking back at an uncertain year
MP Dan Albas
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Jan 032012
2011 was a year that ended with many historic changes around the world that few would have predicted some 12 months ago.
Seasons greetings and year end thoughts
MP Dan Albas
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Dec 202011
Often I find that how an event is portrayed or as is reported on in the media is somewhat different then what really occurred, or in other circumstances other important details may be left out of a media report.
Dec 132011
No Canadian takes pleasure in witnessing poor living conditions and rampant poverty within our great nation and likewise Canadian taxpayers desire accountability and to know that our tax dollars are being well spent.
The truth about the omnibus crime bill
MP Dan Albas
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Dec 082011
Case in point is Bill C-10, otherwise known as the omnibus crime bill. Some would have you believe that the intent of this bill is solely about incarcerating anyone and everyone convicted of committing a crime, regardless of the severity, and essentially throwing away the key.
On the Citizens Arrest and Self Defence Act
MP Dan Albas
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Dec 012011
This legislation will clarify the ability to make a citizen’s arrest and also simplify the self-defence and defence of property provisions in the Criminal Code.
Pooled pensions and budgets
MP Dan Albas
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Nov 212011
This past week in the House of Commons our Government introduced new legislation with respect to Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP’s).
New mine breaks ground
MP Dan Albas
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Nov 172011
One of the highlights from last week was a visit to an under construction Silver Mine near the community of Merritt.
An MP’s view from a wheelchair
MP Dan Albas
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Nov 092011
For the duration of this week I will be attending close to 30 different meetings and events throughout our region with stops in Merritt, West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton and Okanagan Falls.
Bill passage not a ‘slam dunk’ situation
MP Dan Albas
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Nov 012011
While the term slam dunk is sometimes applied to legislation, it is a very involved process with many important steps of review occurring before a bill is passed into law.
Election signs are a good thing
MP Dan Albas
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Oct 182011
Although some people dislike election signs, always remember that each sign represents a fellow citizen who is giving of their time to stand for office in an effort to build a better community.
The Copyright Act urban legend
MP Dan Albas
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Oct 042011
Since becoming a Member of Parliament, I have discovered that the topic of urban legends can also apply to proposed bills and legislation before the House of Commons.
Lessons from a prime minister’s speech
MP Dan Albas
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Sep 272011
With the house now fully back in session, it has been another whirlwind week in Ottawa. Most notable was a special address to parliament by British Prime Minister David Cameron.
A lesson in private members’ bills
MP Dan Albas
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Sep 202011
The introduction of government bills will also be heavily on the agenda for this week including many Private Member’s Bills (PMB). It should be noted that PMB’s serve the public interest by giving rank and file MP’s the opportunity to propose legislative changes.
Reflecting on 9/11 and sacrifice
MP Dan Albas
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Sep 142011
Since becoming your Member of Parliament in Ottawa, I have come to accept that travelling has become a large part of my life. Travelling around the riding and of course flying back and forth between Ottawa and Okanagan-Coquihalla are weekly and sometimes daily occurrences.