I just announced an investment of $31,145 for the ANAF Veterans #349 in Dartmouth! This support helped them replace a steel stairwell with a new pressure-treated wood staircase, and a beautiful outdoor deck. They’re also improving accessibility out front with new ramps/accessible parking spaces! Huge thanks to ANAVETS #349 for providing such an important [...]
Great to have the Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos here today to listen to healthcare workers about their experiences and possible solutions to improve care. We had an excellent meeting with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants where we discussed how PAs can help improve access to healthcare and play integral roles on healthcare [...]
Yesterday we said farewell to the CCGS Hudson. Nearly 60 years of incredible stories. Essential research. Groundbreaking science. As we decommissioned this special vessel, I was blown away by the incredible stories former crew mates, including many scientists, had to share. The Hudson was the first vessel in Canada committed to science and research [...]
We have some of the world’s most incredible companies right here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour—companies Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS). This week I announced a repayable contribution of $500,000, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, to help GSTS grow, provide more jobs, and accelerate the rollout of their incredible technology, OCIANA. OCIANA is an incredible [...]
Great to meet up with Tim and Jillian at the The Cottage Cafe - An Teachín to chat about Canoe '22. (Haven't been there before? The Cottage Cafe is at 300 Prince Albert Road and I love their coffee & snacks!) The 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships will take place in [...]
Happy Canada Day! We’re at the Shubie Park ball field (by the camp ground) giving away maple trees until noon today at the EPIC Canadian - Run for Canada. While supplies last!! We have Karyn Ellis’ famous cookies too!! See you soon! https://fb.me/e/3aGZGigRj
Join me in congratulating the class of 2022! As you embark on your next adventure, I wish you all a bright and fulfilling future. Here’s to you!!
Congratulations to Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s Nathan MacKinnon!! We can’t wait for you to bring the cup back here! Your hometown is so proud of you. https://www.nhl.com/.../nathan-mackinnon.../c-334749224
Community gardens bring neighbours together and help create greater food security. The Landrace Community Garden in Dartmouth is an excellent example of this. And this wonderful garden space is about to get even better. I just delivered an investment of almost $10,000 for the Landrace Community Garden Society through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund! This [...]
I’m headed back to Dartmouth—Cole Harbour after a busy spring sitting in the House of Commons! We introduced legislation to: Better support seniors Provide $10/day childcare Strengthen gun control Lift more Canadians out of poverty Ban conversion ‘therapy’ Support Ukraine Move forward on dental care Strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces Make housing more affordable [...]