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!
Did you know that in Nova Scotia alone, more than 18,000 Canadians directly rely on open trade with the US? The US purchases 68% of Nova Scotia's international goods. After more than a year of negotiating, Canada got a good deal on the new NAFTA, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country. [...]
Folks, there’s a lot of misinformation out there surrounding the Coronavirus. We need to remember that spreading stigmatizing stereotypes and misinformation only harms! Looking for the facts? Visit: http://Canada.ca/coronavirus for up to date information.
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
Attention Employers! The application period for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is now OPEN!. As most of you know, CSJ helps employers provide great quality job opportunities to youth aged 15-30 that strengthen our communities and economy. Get all of the details here: http://Canada.ca/Canada-summer-jobs
We're getting closer to ratifying the new NAFTA! This is good news for Nova Scotian businesses that rely on free trade agreements like NAFTA to grow and provide good jobs here at home. Many companies located in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, especially in Burnside, are relying on this deal to continue exporting to US-based businesses. Greater [...]
Was Dr. Jim Smith your family doctor? Do you have fond memories to share? Today I had an opportunity to honour him in the House of Commons!
Good to chat with Minister Chrystia Freeland about the importance of the new NAFTA agreement. Today the Minister tabled legislation in order to ratify the agreement, safeguarding more than $2 billion dollars a day in cross-border trade!
