Getting ready for Question Period in the House of Commons, and making sure I’m wearing purple today! It’s Purple Day, an important day to increase awareness about epilepsy. My pal Cassidy Megan created this idea back in 2008. And MP Geoff Regan sponsored the Purple Day Act, making this an official day of awareness across Canada! [...]
We're working to DOUBLE our support to municipalities across the country through the GTF, renaming it the Canada Community-Building Fund. This would mean $2.2 billion more for projects across Canada, more money for projects here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour‼️ We know that Canada's municipalities are a key partner in our path to a strong recovery. [...]
More investments in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour! I just announced total investments of $292,214 in two companies in Dartmouth to help our region’s fish and seafood processing sector tackle challenges caused by COVID-19. Right Source Group Limited Acadian Seaplants Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/…/government-of-canada-investment-hel…
Where is the BEST place to have lunch in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour? We borrowed this photo from our pals at Humble Pie Kitchen who make delicious New Zealand style savoury pies. They can be found at 77 King St in Dartmouth.
If you think you're a good and safe driver while drunk or high, that's likely because you're impaired. If you're drinking alcohol or under the influence of cannabis—don't drive! Plan ahead or find a safe way home.
So nice to have Dr. Strang and his team stop by our Nova Scotia Caucus meeting this morning to brief us on Nova Scotia’s current public health measures and vaccine roll out. Nova Scotia has vaccines in stock, and they’re working hard to administer them as quickly and efficiency as possible. We’ve been so [...]
Folks, late last night we voted to make Audrey Parker's final wish a reality in Canada. Bill C-7, which includes Audrey's Amendment, passed. As many of you know, due to the unintentional flaws in the original MAID legislation, Audrey chose to die by MAID earlier than she wanted to—simply because the legislation didn't reflect [...]
Canada is designating today, March 11th, as a National Day of Observance to commemorate the people who lost their lives and the significant impacts we have all felt because of COVID-19. A year ago today, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, and over this past year our lives have changed. From [...]
Huge thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth for the super discussion last night. I really appreciated the thoughtful questions and chat! Thank you for all of the great work you're doing on our community. We're very lucky to have you. Thanks again for the invitation.
On this International Women's Day, I want to remind organizations that the recently launched the Feminist Response and Recovery Fund - a call for proposals through Women and Gender Equality Canada’s Women’s Program is open until March 25th! Apply today: https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/fun-fin/frrf/index-en.html #FeministRecovery