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Canadians remain steadfast in support of Ukraine
From coast-to-coast-to-coast, Canadians stand with Ukraine. It’s been one year since Russia began it’s brutal and illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainians, day in and day out, continue to stand up for their country, for democracy, and for human rights. And Canada remains steadfast in our support. Since Russia launched their full-scale invasion of [...]
We signed a health care agreement in principle with the Government of Nova Scotia, to ensure better access to health care for Nova Scotians
We signed a health care agreement in principle with the Government of Nova Scotia, to ensure better access to health care for all Nova Scotians. This means more money for better health care in Nova Scotia because you deserve proper access to health care when you need it! Thank you, PM Justin Trudeau for [...]
I joined Minister Sean Fraser at Efficiency One in Dartmouth to officially launch the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program
Goodbye expensive and inefficient oil heat, hello efficient cold-climate heat pump! I joined Minister Sean Fraser today at Efficiency One in Dartmouth to officially launch the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program. REGISTRATION IS OPEN and eligible homeowners can receive up to $5,000 in federal support from this program, while taking advantage of [...]
Always great to visit Dartmouth Adult Services Centre (DASC): learn more about what they do here
Every time I visit DASC Industries I’m always blown away by the incredible people here. It’s not just a place that supports folks with intellectual disabilities and those with complex needs, it’s a community. Did you know that Dartmouth Adult Services Centre (DASC) has been around for more than half a century in Dartmouth? [...]
This year’s Heritage Day in Nova Scotia is in honour of Elder Rita (Bernard) Joe, a member of the We’koqma’q Mi’kmaq Community and poet
I Lost My Talk by Rita Joe I lost my talk The talk you took away. When I was a little girl At Shubenacadie school. You snatched it away: I speak like you I think like you I create like you The scrambled ballad, about my word. Two ways I talk Both ways I [...]
Whenever I have the opportunity, I visit the National War Memorial in Ottawa, to pay my respects
Whenever I have the opportunity, I visit the National War Memorial in Ottawa, to pay my respects. To remember. To reflect. To give thanks to those who serve, who have served, and to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Lest We Forget. (Also found on Instagram and Facebook)
During a busy sitting week in Ottawa, I met with delegates from the Canadian Labour Congress, Electro Federation Canada, and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
Busy sitting week in Ottawa so far. Lots of excellent meetings, including delegates from the Canadian Labour Congress, Electro Federation Canada, and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada. A few of the topics we discussed: Investing in the care economy Supply chain issues facing the electrical and automation industry Legislation against replacement workers Better support for [...]
The Government of Canada is prepared to make the largest healthcare investment in Canada’s history
Yesterday’s healthcare announcement was huge. Nova Scotians and all Canadians deserve a publicly funded healthcare system that’s there for them when they need it. Emergency rooms that are open and able to help when they need it. Surgeries that are scheduled and take place when they need it. I want you to know that [...]
I joined members of Canada’s Naval Reserve as they mark 100 years of service to Canada
Back in Ottawa for the House of Commons sitting. It was great to join members of Canada’s Naval Reserve as they mark 100 years of service to Canada. Thank you for all you do! Glad to see important legislation up in the House of Commons this week, including one that’s near and dear to [...]