Today is Sickle Cell Awareness Day. I was proud to sponsor Senator Jane Cordy’s legislation to formally recognize this day in Canada. Because of this, I’ve had the opportunity to meet some truly inspiring advocates and families who are raising awareness and pushing for better care for those living with sickle cell disease. Special [...]
JUST ANNOUNCED: Choose Canada this summer with the new Canada Strong Pass! Starting June 20 through to September 2, 2025, our government is making it easier and more affordable for families to explore everything Canada has to offer—from coast to coast to coast. With the Canada Strong Pass, no registration or physical pass is [...]
Feeling grateful for a wonderful Father’s Day—huge thanks to my amazing family. Spent the day doing the kind of stuff I rarely get the chance to do but really enjoy—mowing the lawn, whippersnipping, and just puttering around the yard. We capped it off with a delicious meal from Dartmouth’s Modern Orchid: Shanghai noodles, Hunan [...]
Incredible time at the NUMA Judo Cup at Cole Harbour Place! This is the largest judo tournament in Nova Scotia, and it was amazing to see so many determined young athletes, passionate coaches, and dedicated volunteers come together to make it such a success. Huge thanks to everyone who helped organize this high-energy event—and [...]
Every year during Pride Season, I think back to that powerful moment in 2016 when we raised the Pride flag on Parliament Hill for the very first time. It was more than just a flag — it was a message. A message that love is love, that everyone deserves to be seen, and that [...]
Over the weekend I joined members of the Somme Branch Legion #31 and our community to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. On June 6, 1944, more than 14,000 brave Canadians stormed the beaches of Normandy. They fought with courage and determination—many making the ultimate sacrifice—so future generations could [...]
Today we announced our plan for rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in our Canadian Armed Forces. With this major increase in defence investment, Canada will meet NATO’s 2% spending target THIS year. That's 5 years ahead of schedule. This investment will also bring huge benefits to our local defence sector—supporting good jobs here in Dartmouth—Cole [...]
What a wonderful evening celebrating 30 years of the North Woodside Community Centre! This place has so much heart. The stories, the laughter, the friendships—it’s all part of what makes this centre so special. It was great to see so many familiar faces and to hear from folks like Bruce Hetherington, who spoke so [...]
Canada has lost a trailblazer. So sad to hear about the passing of my former colleague, Marc Garneau—Canada’s first astronaut, a dedicated public servant, and one of the kindest, most thoughtful people in politics. Despite all the responsibility he carried, Marc always made time for his colleagues—because he deeply understood how important it is [...]
Stopped by Larry’s Sandwiches & Sides on the weekend to celebrate their Grand Opening in Downtown Dartmouth! LOVED their meatball sandwich. Larry’s is now open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm—serving up great sandwiches at 63 Portland Street. Make sure to stop by, grab a bite, and show some love to a brand-new local [...]