There’s never been a better time to live in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. Yeah, I know I say that a lot—but despite a global pandemic, this place is still awesome. I love where I live. We’re so lucky. Thank you to the local business owners who are working so hard, especially through this pandemic to continue [...]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Safe Return to Class Fund - $47.88 million to Nova Scotia Teachers, parents and students: we know that the pandemic has been especially hard on you. From your emails and calls, I know that many of you are worried. We want to make sure that parents can get back to work, knowing their [...]
It was so good to catch up with folks at the Highway of Hero’s Nova Scotia Tribute Ride over the weekend. Thank you to our Veterans!
We’ve been working to support folks through the COVID-19 pandemic. And as we move forward towards reopening and recovery, we’re introducing new benefits and greater flexibility to help you and your family. We want to make sure you’re able to put your health and safety first. Minister Freeland and Minister Qualtrough just announced a [...]
In the Maritimes, when a child is receiving care in the IWK, it can be so difficult for families to be together. Long drives. Expensive hotel rooms. Meals out. The Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia are stepping up to invest in a new Ronald McDonald House—to be built right across [...]
Attention business owners! We’re continuing to help you keep employees on the pay roll and re-hire workers who had been previously laid off! The CRA is accepting applications for the latest Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy period. Best of all, the program is more flexible than ever! Have a look! https://www.canada.ca/…/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-sub…
Earlier today I attended the 75th Anniversary of the Victory of Japan Day and the end of the Second World War ceremony. Thank you to Minister Lawrence MacAulay for joining us. We honour the more than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served during World War II, including the more than ten thousand who fought in [...]
We just packed hampers with our friends at Rogers for Feed Nova Scotia! Some of the food we packed was purchased through our Government’s $50M contribution to Food Banks Canada. #StepUpToThePlate
People in Beirut are working to recover from the devastating explosion. Canada is deeply saddened by the devastating toll of the tragic explosion in Beirut—and overwhelmingly, Canadians want to help. Canada launched the Lebanon Matching Fund for donations collected directly from Canadians. For every dollar Canadians donate between August 4 and 24, 2020 to [...]
Big news today! Georges Island National Historic Site (yes the island in the harbour!!) will open for visitors starting THIS Saturday! The island is scheduled to be open from 12pm-5pm for five consecutive weekends starting August 8 and 9, 2020, through to September 5 and 6, 2020. Murphy’s will be providing transport to the [...]