Over the weekend, we celebrated Somme Branch Legion for their 95 years of incredible service in Dartmouth. The support they provide Veterans is so important and they give back to our broader community by providing excellent social opportunities for seniors and folks of all ages. To President Kathy and the team, thank you so [...]
Loved starting my day at Sullivan’s Pond for the 43rd Annual Terry Fox Run! The Terry Fox Run is in support of cancer research and to raise awareness for The Terry Fox Foundation! It was also amazing to see Team Better Together Nova Scotia in action, spreading more kindness and doing great work! Thanks [...]
Courage. Perseverance. Resilience. These words are strong, yet they still do not adequately describe the Ukrainian people. They do not adequately describe the bravery shown against the brutal aggressor they face. Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine is an assault against the rules-based order, on a deep global scale. I had the honour of attending [...]
Lots to see at the Canadian Coast Guard Day Open House!! Taking place until 4pm today at 50 Discovery Drive in Dartmouth.
Last night, the Halifax Mooseheads retired hockey superstar, Nathan MacKinnon’s jersey. Please join me in congratulating Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s own, Nathan MacKinnon on this honour!! Way to go, Nathan!!!
TONIGHT: the annual Fire and Water Cultural Festival is happening on the Dartmouth Waterfront! Two FREE nights of art, music, dance, fire performances, storytelling, & more! Love that we have this unique celebration of Nova Scotia’s rich cultures right here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. September 22nd & 23rd from 5:00pm – 8:30pm Alderney Landing Huge [...]
20-09-2023 The march for children that you’re hearing about is a march against the safety of children. It is a march led by the far right that serves to harm and make 2SLGBTQI+ kids unsafe in our communities, unsafe in their homes. We stand with the trans community and against this hate. [...]
Fantastic to meet with local entrepreneur, Clean Valley CIC CEO, Nicholas LaValle and Futurpreneur, a smart national non-profit organization. It’s no secret that young entrepreneurs like Nicholas are taking their smart ideas and turning them into viable businesses. Clean Valley CIC, for example, is an innovative clean tech company that specializes in bio-filtration. For [...]
Huge thanks to everyone back home who took the time to share their thoughts with me this summer. Whether we chatted at a community event, or met in my office—whether you emailed your thoughts or called my team—I’m here bringing your feedback to Ottawa.
The Prime Minister just announced new Parliamentary Secretary positions. I am truly honoured to let you know that I've been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health. I am delighted to work alongside Minister Ya'ara Saks and Minister Mark Holland to not only continue delivering [...]