The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many urgent needs for folks across Canada. One of these needs, is the importance of paid sick leave, so workers can stay home when sick, and still pay for the things they need! We've all known someone, (or we've been that someone) who has gone to work sick because [...]
I am strongly encouraging qualifying commercial landlords to consider applying for the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program to assist their small business tenants. Although the landlord/tenant relationship falls within the jurisdiction of the provincial and territorial governments, we're working with them to provide the opportunity of rent relief for small businesses. We [...]
Wondering if you qualify for the Government of Canada's COVID-19 financial benefits? This tool will help you navigate the many Emergency Benefits programs that we've announced to address the needs of Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tool doesn't guarantee eligibility, but it'll help point you in the right direction! As always, if you [...]
ATTENTION youth looking for a summer jobs in Dartmouth- Cole Harbour: It's time to keep an eye on: http://jobbank.gc.ca as employers are starting to receive their Canada Summer Jobs approvals. And some have started posting their jobs! Employers: The folks are Service Canada have been working hard, reaching out to individual employers to ensure they can [...]
The $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund, a program designed to support community organizations who are providing essential services to vulnerable Canadians through the COVID-19 crisis, is now open for applications! https://www.canada.ca/…/emergency-community-support-fund.ht…
Our Government is providing up to $3 billion in support to increase the wages of low-income essential workers! My office has been getting quite a few questions on who will receive the extra funding. We're cost-sharing these wage top-ups with the provinces and territories. And each province or territory will determine which workers are [...]
Tragedy has touched us again as we learn of the loss of Captain Jennifer Casey, a dedicated member of the CF Snowbirds from Halifax, NS. Our hearts go out to her family, loved ones and colleagues. Jenn was so proud to be a part of the Snowbirds team. I remember her fondly from her [...]
Posted: May 16, 2020 Have you heard?! The Prime Minister just announced that the Canadian Center for Vaccinology at Dalhousie University has approval to begin clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine here in Nova Scotia!! Thank you to the incredible researchers who are working so hard on this. https://www.ctvnews.ca/…/health-canada-approves-first-clini…
Hey students, the CESB launches Friday- are you ready? Eligible students can receive $1,250/month from May to August 2020. And eligible students with disabilities or dependents can receive $2,000/month. The application period launches tomorrow, but you should make sure you're prepared ahead of time by following these steps: If you've never filed a tax [...]
Just Announced: Extra support for seniors We know that it can be tough to stock up on groceries, extra cleaning supplies, and other essentials while on a fixed income. And some low and modest income seniors let me know that a boost, similar to the extra Canada Child Benefit payment would make a big difference [...]