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Our Government’s Speech from the Throne Will Lay Out Our Plan to Keep Moving Forward in a Way that Takes Care of Canadians & Safely Restarts Our Economy

Our Government's Speech from the Throne will lay out our plan to keep moving forward in a way that takes care of Canadians and safely restarts (& kickstarts) our economy. WATCH LIVE NOW: https://www.cpac.ca/en/direct/cpac1/ Later this evening at 7:30pm Atlantic, the Prime Minister will deliver an address to the nation. It will be broadcast [...]

Our Government’s Speech from the Throne Will Lay Out Our Plan to Keep Moving Forward in a Way that Takes Care of Canadians & Safely Restarts Our Economy2020-09-25T17:50:43-03:00

We Just announced a $1 Billion Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to Build Thousands of New Affordable Housing Units to Address Urgent Housing Needs of Vulnerable Canadians

BREAKING: We just announced a $1 Billion Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to build thousands of new affordable housing units to address urgent housing needs of vulnerable Canadians. When Canadians were asked to stay home to help contain the spread of COVID-19, too many were without a safe place during this pandemic. And now more [...]

We Just announced a $1 Billion Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to Build Thousands of New Affordable Housing Units to Address Urgent Housing Needs of Vulnerable Canadians2024-09-09T10:09:58-03:00

Loved Taking Part in a Virtual Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll with Our Better Together Nova Scotia Friends!

Loved taking part in a virtual Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll with our Better Together Nova Scotia friends! Folks were asked to walk/roll through their own neighborhoods in support of the 40th anniversary of the run. The members of Better Together joined a few friends (including Cora Lee from our office!) for a COVID-19 appropriate walk/roll [...]

Loved Taking Part in a Virtual Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll with Our Better Together Nova Scotia Friends!2020-09-22T12:49:30-03:00

Hurricane Teddy’s Track Could Change Before Tuesday/Wednesday, but it’s Good to Make Sure You’re Prepared.

Please SHARE! Are you and your family prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours? Hurricane season is upon us! Although it is possible that Hurricane Teddy's track will change before Tuesday/Wednesday, it never hurts to make sure that you're prepared. It IS 2020 after all. Please don't wait until the last minute. [...]

Hurricane Teddy’s Track Could Change Before Tuesday/Wednesday, but it’s Good to Make Sure You’re Prepared.2020-09-18T11:01:11-03:00

I Couldn’t be More Proud to See Canadian Companies Stepping Up in the Fight Against COVID-19 – Especially Here in Nova Scotia!

As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, I couldn’t be more proud to see Canadian companies stepping up in the fight against COVID-19–especially here in Nova Scotia! It was so great to join my colleague Lenore Zann at Stanfield's in Truro to see their hard work in action. Upwards of 500 workers are [...]

I Couldn’t be More Proud to See Canadian Companies Stepping Up in the Fight Against COVID-19 – Especially Here in Nova Scotia!2020-09-18T10:43:47-03:00

I’m So Grateful for Canada’s Military Families!

I’m so grateful for Canada’s military families! And you can show your support too. Join me in supporting Together We Stand Foundation’s #HomeFortChallenge. I challenge: Bernadette Jordan, Mark Gerretsen, & Geoff Regan to take part! Thanks to Harjit Sajjan for the invite. https://www.facebook.com/DarrenFisherNS/posts/3184623014924535

I’m So Grateful for Canada’s Military Families!2020-09-18T10:08:53-03:00

JUST ANNOUNCED: Canada’s First Ever Black Entrepreneurship Program, an Investment of up to Nearly $221 Million

JUST ANNOUNCED: Canada’s 1st ever Black Entrepreneurship Program, an investment of up to nearly $221 million (up to $93 million from our government and up to $128 million committed in lending capital from financial institutions) We know that many Black entrepreneurs and business owners continue to face systemic barriers to equal economic participation and [...]

JUST ANNOUNCED: Canada’s First Ever Black Entrepreneurship Program, an Investment of up to Nearly $221 Million2021-05-28T10:33:44-03:00

Our Youth Council is Accepting Applications!!

Calling all youth in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour between the ages of 15 and 18!! Our Youth Council is accepting applications!! Make a difference in your community Have your voice heard Meet other great youth from across Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Get great volunteer experience Warning: must be able to put up with really, really corny Dad jokes. [...]

Our Youth Council is Accepting Applications!!2021-05-28T10:33:54-03:00

Back to School: Delivering up to $47.88 Million to Nova Scotia through the New Safe Return to Class Fund

Back to school should be an exciting time, not stressful! I know that as we gradually and safely restart our economy, parents should be able to return to work and trust that their children are learning in a healthy environment. Teachers and school staff deserve to work in an environment that can keep them [...]

Back to School: Delivering up to $47.88 Million to Nova Scotia through the New Safe Return to Class Fund2020-09-04T18:38:09-03:00

We Announced that the CERB has been Extended for 4 Weeks as We Transition to a Simplified EI Program, Including 3 New Recovery Benefits

ICYMI: We announced that the CERB has been extended for 4 weeks as we transition to a simplified EI program. And we are planning to introduce 3 new recovery benefits for Canadians who are sick, caring for their family, or not EI-eligible. Learn more about how we’re continuing to support Canadians https://www.canada.ca/…/supporting-canadians-through-the-ne… [...]

We Announced that the CERB has been Extended for 4 Weeks as We Transition to a Simplified EI Program, Including 3 New Recovery Benefits2021-05-28T10:34:09-03:00