Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has tapped longtime Okanagan MP Dan Albas to take on a key role in the party鈥檚 shadow cabinet, naming him the new Shadow Minister of Transport.
Albas, who represents the riding of Okanagan Lake West 鈥� South 麻豆AV, brings over a decade of parliamentary experience to the position.
鈥淒an has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in Canada鈥檚 transportation systems,鈥� said Poilievre in a statement. 鈥淗e鈥檚 exactly the kind of voice we need to hold the government accountable on infrastructure and transport.鈥�
Over the years, Albas has focused on issues like regulatory reform and small business support. As Shadow Minister, he鈥檒l be tasked with scrutinizing the Liberal government鈥檚 handling of transportation policy鈥攑articularly when it comes to delays, cost overruns, and project mismanagement.
鈥淚 am honoured to take on this important responsibility,鈥� Albas said. 鈥淔rom coast to coast to coast, Canadians are feeling the consequences of neglect in our transportation sector. I look forward to working with industry leaders, stakeholders, and citizens to ensure our transportation systems are built for the future.鈥�
He added that his priorities will include pushing for safer, more accessible, and economically sound transportation policies that serve all Canadians.
Albas was elected to his fifth term in Parliament in the 2025 federal election.
