We’re assisting Canadians who are stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Under extraordinary circumstances, our Government is working 24/7 with Canadian airlines and foreign governments to provide access to commercial flights for Canadian travellers who want to return home. In the mean-time we’re doing everything we can to ensure your safety abroad. [...]
Arriving home from a trip outside of Canada? Don't stop for groceries! Don't run errands! That's not self-isolating. Please have them delivered, or have someone else drop them off on your doorstep. And then self-isolate for 14 days. Read more: https://www.canada.ca/…/d…/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Posted: March 17, 2020 Good morning, Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. Although our local office is closed to the public, we're working around the clock for you. Should you need assistance with any federal matters, please don't hesitate to call us and leave a detailed voicemail (902-462-6453) or better yet, send us an email at darren.fisher@parl.gc.ca. No, [...]
Posted: March 14, 2020 Are you a Canadian living abroad? Are you a Canadian travelling abroad? COME HOME. OFFICIAL GLOBAL TRAVEL ADVISORY: Avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada until further notice. As you may have seen, many countries have put in place travel or border restrictions, movement restrictions, and quarantines. Other restrictions may be [...]
Posted: March 14, 2020 Are you currently employed and worried about income if you must self-isolate due to COVID-19? We have your back. Read the facts folks. There’s a ton of misinformation out there. If you have questions on these EI measures please call 1-833-381-2725. https://www.canada.ca/…/…/corporate/notices/coronavirus.html
Posted: March 13, 2020 Are you still planning on travelling outside of the country for March Break? Change your plans and please stay home. Due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an official global travel advisory is in effect: Avoid non-essential travel outside Canada until further notice. Travel advisory info: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories Don’t forget that other countries have [...]
Posted: March 11, 2020 I want you to know that our Government is working closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to minimize the impacts from the COVID-19 situation. The Prime Minister just announced a comprehensive package to address the impacts of COVID-19 on our country, and to keep Canadians safe. These measures [...]
Posted: March 10, 2020 Check out the Government of Canada's page on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) to stay informed! https://www.canada.ca/…/d…/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
The February 2020 Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey confirmed that Nova Scotia led the way for jobs growth in Atlantic Canada! Last month alone, 3,700 jobs were created across the province. Nova Scotia’s single largest job growth since May of last year. We know that by investing in Canadians, we’ll help create jobs and [...]
Youth are so bright and more engaged than most folks realize. They’re hyper-aware. I visited Eric Graves Junior High through the CIVIX program and answered many, many questions. We talked about everything from pharmacare and climate change, to reconciliation and COVID-19. Huge thanks to Paul for the invite, this was one of the highlights of my [...]