I delivered some of the Valentines that the students at Crichton Park made, to Veterans at Oakwood Terrace in Dartmouth yesterday. I let them know about some of the thoughtful things the elementary students had to say about their appreciation. The students are deeply thankful. Thank you for your service! Valentines for Vets were [...]
Good to have the Hon. Bardish Chagger, the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion, at a Round Table Discussion with LGBTQ2 Community Leaders in Halifax today!
Loved this!! Today I visited Crichton Park Elementary School with Minister Lawrence MacAulay. The incredible students took the time to tell us all the reasons why they’re working on Valentines for Vets. Each year Veterans Affairs Canada asks schools, individuals, and organizations to make Valentines for Vets, in order to show them our appreciation. The [...]
JUST ANNOUNCED: a Government of Canada contribution to EfficiencyOne of almost $265K, to help Nova Scotians access energy efficiency programs and services. Get the details here: https://www.canada.ca/…/canada-invests-in-household-energy-…
Nova Scotian companies are making a splash in the ocean technology sector. And I love that so many of these companies are located in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour! It was so great to have my pal Bernadette Jordan, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard at the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship - COVE today [...]
Shortly after I was first elected, our government cut taxes for Canada’s middle class. And we spent four years working to make life more affordable for Canadians. From the Canada Child Benefit to the Canada Worker’s Benefit—these measures are making it easier for many families. But despite these measures, we know that there are [...]
Did you have a good weekend? My Saturday routine almost always includes the Alderney Landing Farmer's Market. If you haven't been, I highly suggest you stop by!
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Huge thanks to these great members of the Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Youth Council for taking their time to make valentines for Veterans! The “Valentines for Vets” program by Veterans Affairs Canada distributes handmade valentines to veterans across Canada who are in long-term care facilities. Learn more about this program here: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/…/get-in…/valentines-for-veterans