I stood up in the House of Commons and spoke to Canadians about Atlantic Canada's resilient spirit in the face of Hurricane Fiona. To my fellow Atlantic Canadians: When the provinces need our help, our Government will always answer the call. We are here to support all affected communities. We have Canadian Armed Forces [...]
Let’s all hunker down and stay safe during this storm! I am told by the folks at Environment Canada, that it looks like Fiona will make landfall in eastern Nova Scotia early Saturday morning. We are expecting significant rainfall (100-200mm) and severe hurricane-force winds on both sides of the storm, along with a significant [...]
Hi folks, looks like Fiona is headed our way. If you haven't already, now is a great time to make sure that you're prepared for the storm! From making sure that objects in yards are secure, to creating a household emergency plan, and preparing a family emergency kit —what we do to prepare today [...]
Great to be back at Parliament today. I’m thrilled that we are one step closer to making Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act a reality in Canada. This legislation is crucial as it will help support the financial security of persons with disabilities. Let’s all work together and get this done without delay! [...]
Yesterday, in Ottawa, I signed the book of condolences for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. You can sign the online book of condolences here: https://www.canada.ca/.../commemoration-her.../book.html On Monday, September 19th, there will be a day of commemoration, including a national ceremony. The national commemorative ceremony will be televised and streamed across Canada at 2:00pm AST. [...]
So many of us in Nova Scotia are using oil to heat our homes, and it’s expensive and tough on the environment. We just announced new funding to help low-income Nova Scotians transition away from oil and move to greener (and cheaper) heat sources, like heat pumps! On average, folks could save $1,000 to [...]
We’re taking targeted action to support Canadians who need relief the most. Today, the Prime Minister announced that we're: doubling the GST Credit for 6 months providing a top up to the Canada Housing Benefit for eligible renters providing a Canada Dental Benefit to children under 12 who don’t have dental insurance We know [...]
As we mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I’d like to take a moment to share these photos from the HRM Archives with you. Back in 1959, HM Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip toured every Canadian province. And while on tour, they visited Dartmouth! While visiting Dartmouth Town Hall on [...]
Announced in Dartmouth. Our government is investing more than $6.5 million to begin the important work needed to replace, expand, and transition Dartmouth’s Burnside Transit Centre into a net-zero facility, ready to accommodate clean energy transportation! We are stronger when we work together and we all need to step up and do everything we [...]
I recently announced over $5 million to Clean Foundation to support their Science Horizons Internship Program for two years! Taking climate action, transitioning to a clean and green economy, and protecting our oceans—we can’t do any of this successfully without youth. They’re brilliant, knowledgeable, they’re passionate, and they already understand what’s at stake. That’s [...]