Conservative Solutions

This week's guest is Jeff Stibbard. Jeff is the founder and Executive Chairman of JDS Energy & Mining. He is a mining engineer with over 30 years of experience in mine design, construction and operations. BC has a long history of mining and Jeff shares some of his experiences and hope for the future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

It was a pleasure to hear Senator Cardozo give his statement on Cancer Awareness Day with the Cancer Society. I am thankful for his leadership and for the kind recognition in the Senate of MP Peter Schiefke and myself for our work with the all party Parliamentary Cancer Caucus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

Wildfires are now shaping forests—and communities—at a scale that challenges Canada’s current model. In this episode, retired Okanagan forester and documentary producer Murray Wilson explains what drives catastrophic wildfire (beyond ignition), what better forest and fuel management looks like, and why governments often treat burned landscapes differently than harvested ones. We also explore the case for a results‑based national framework that respects provincial jurisdiction while improving transparency and accountability. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

National security isn’t abstract — it’s the quiet, disciplined work of people who carry heavy responsibilities with integrity. In this episode, Alex Ruff takes us inside NSICOP, clears up myths about security clearances, and unpacks the thinking behind his private member’s bill. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

In this deeply moving episode of Conservative Solutions for Our Common Challenges, Dan Albas sits down with Debbie Henderson, a nurse, advocate, and the aunt of Bailey McCourt — a young Kelowna mother whose life was murdered in an act of intimate partner violence.Since losing Bailey, Debbie has become the public voice of her family. With remarkable courage, she has stepped forward to ensure Bailey’s story is heard and to push for changes that protect other women and families across Canada. Debbie has worked closely with MP Frank Caputo, who introduced Bailey’s Law, and has met with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to share her family’s experience directly. She recently testified before the Status of Women Committee, bringing Bailey’s legacy and her family’s grief into the national spotlight.This episode explores Debbie’s journey, the systemic failures she has witnessed, and her family’s determination to make sure no one else suffers what Bailey endured.Dan and Debbie refer to a town hall being held in Kelowna on March 3, 2026. Here are the registration page and details: https://www.conservative.ca/kelowna-stop-the-crime-townhall/Tuesday, March 3rdDoors Open @ 6:30; event starts at 7 PMAddress: Kelowna Events Centre, 2041 Harvey Ave, Kelowna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com

Frank Caputo is the Member of Parliament for Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo, and before entering politics, he served as a Crown Prosecutor with years of experience working directly on serious criminal cases. In Parliament, he’s carried that experience forward—working to strengthen laws that protect the vulnerable and advocating for justice reforms grounded in real-world experience. Frank has teamed up with Mel Arnold on initiatives to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and he has taken on deeply personal legislation like Bailey’s Law, working closely with the family of Bailey McCourt after her tragic death. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danalbas.substack.com