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.

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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

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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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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

Why This Conversation Matters

Bailey McCourt’s death devastated her family, friends, and the wider community. Her story became a catalyst for important conversations about intimate partner violence, victim safety, and accountability within the justice system.

While Bailey’s Law represents a significant step forward, this episode explores the broader question: What more can we do to prevent similar tragedies from happening again?

This is a conversation about learning from loss, honouring Bailey’s memory, and identifying practical solutions that can help save lives.

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

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.

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.

What do politicians really think once they're off the clock?

Dan Albas MP sits down with four former elected officials he's worked alongside and trusts -- Renee Merrifield (former MLA, Kelowna-Mission), Ben Stewart (former MLA, Kelowna-West), Doug Findlater (former Mayor, West Kelowna), and Dan Ashton (former MLA and former Mayor, Penticton) -- to get their unfiltered take on politics today.

No constituency offices. No caucus whips. Just honest conversation about the issues that matter and what governments at every level should actually be doing about them.

Drivers Inc. is back in the national spotlight following a Globe and Mail investigative exposé raising questions about labour abuse, weak oversight, and safety gaps in Canada's trucking sector.

Dan is joined by Stephen Laskowski, President and CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the Ontario Trucking Association, who has spent decades working on trucking policy, safety, labour standards, compliance, and supply chain issues.

The conversation covers:

What Drivers Inc. is and why it matters for public safety, workers' rights, and tax fairness

How the scheme creates unfair competition and enables tax evasion

Real-world consequences for drivers, law-abiding carriers, and families on the road

Laskowski's calls for stronger enforcement, national data sharing, more audits, and removal of unsafe operators

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What are the impacts of government policy on real people and how can they affect change? My guest is Renee Merrifield, former MLA, current CEO of Troika Developments. As a local leader, Renee has been a champion for organizations like Kelowna's Starbright as well as building a successful business in a challenging economic environment.