On Sunday we commemorated the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, at 12 Wing Shearwater. 85 years ago, the skies over Britain became the frontline battle for freedom. Canadian pilots flew alongside their Commonwealth allies, helping to defend Britain against overwhelming odds. In the summer of 1940, Canadians took to the skies in [...]
Today is Military Family Appreciation Day! Behind every Canadian Armed Forces member is a family whose strength, love, and sacrifice make service possible. From long deployments to sudden missions, you take on so much so your loved ones can serve our country at home and abroad. Thank you for your resilience, your courage, and [...]
I’m truly honoured to be appointed Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), and deeply grateful to Prime Minister Mark Carney for placing his trust in me to serve in this important role. In a time of rising global instability and evolving threats to Canada’s safety and sovereignty, the work [...]
We are fast-tracking the first phase of Shannon Park in Dartmouth! Through Build Canada Homes, our Government is prioritizing Shannon Park for new factory-built housing—helping more families and individuals find a safe place to call home, sooner. Shannon Park is a Canada Lands Company redevelopment, and it’s a generational opportunity for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. Separate [...]
Chrystia, thank you for all you’ve done, and all you will continue to do. Your hard work is making a real difference for Canadians today and for generations to come, and I know you’ll bring that same care and thoughtfulness to your work supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine. I’ve always appreciated your accessibility and [...]
#BrightIdea Update! (Yes, a blast from the past!) Back in 2017, my Private Member’s Bill C-238 became law, requiring the Government of Canada to develop a national strategy for the safe and environmentally sound disposal of lamps containing mercury. I’m proud to see the most recent report to Parliament confirms the progress that’s been [...]
Today we launched Build Canada Homes, and I’m proud that Dartmouth—Cole Harbour is one of the first communities prioritized for new factory-built housing on federal lands. (More info to come) We know far too many people are struggling to find a safe, affordable home. Build Canada Homes is about tackling that challenge head-on. This [...]
Big news! We just named the first wave of nation-building projects that are ready for accelerated approvals through the new Major Projects Office. On top of these projects, we’ve recognized several exciting concepts that could be truly transformative—including right here in Atlantic Canada: Wind West Atlantic Energy will harness over 60 GW of Nova [...]
Good morning from Edmonton! This week, I’m meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and my colleagues for our National Caucus meetings. These meetings are such an important time for us to come together as a team, share what we’ve been hearing back home, and focus on how we can keep delivering for Canadians. The [...]
Canada lost a giant. As a lifelong Bruins fan, Ken Dryden was always our nemesis on the ice—but even then, I admired him. What stood out to me most was that during the height of his career, he chose to step away and go back to school. That spoke volumes about the kind of [...]
