I just heard the news that Wanda Robson passed away. While ensuring that her sister, Viola Desmond’s legacy is everlasting, she forged her own through incredible activism. My thoughts are with Wanda’s loved ones. She was a terrific person. https://www.cbc.ca/.../wanda-robson-viola-desmond-death-1...
February 4, 2022 As an ally Member of the Parliamentary Black Caucus, I signed my name to this statement. Canadians watched in horror as swastikas, Confederate flags and other symbols of hate and terror were flying on Parliament Hill. Peaceful protests are important to our democracy, but there is nothing peaceful about a swastika, [...]
Have your say on Canada’s Budget 2022! It’s been almost two years since our Government launched Canada’s economic response plan with unprecedented measures to meet the unprecedented challenge of the pandemic. And since then, we’ve surpassed out target of creating one million jobs! Canada has recovered 108% of the jobs lost at the peak [...]
Please take a moment to listen to my friend Greg Fergus. I stand with you, Greg.
Today, February 2nd is the Day of the Crêpe! It's a great day to visit the Portland Street Creperie and show them some love. You can find them at 55 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS. LOVE their Bon Matin crêpe!
January 31, 2022 We need to do everything we can to make it easier for folks to embrace clean technology, to embrace renewables. You’ve heard me say this time and time again, the clean technology industry is booming here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. Companies here understand the importance of renewable energy, of making it easier [...]
Our National War Memorial honours the memory and sacrifice of those who served Canada in the cause of peace and stability. An unknown Canadian soldier’s remains were brought from the Vimy Ridge area, and laid to rest in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on site. You can learn more about the importance of [...]
There is no place for hate in Canada. We must all work together to stand up against Islamophobia. On this National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, we remember the lives that were lost, and their loved ones. And we recognize those who continue to live with [...]
Stopped by Tim Hortons today to pick up a #ChooseToInclude donut in support of Special Olympics Canada! You can pick yours up until Jan 30th. 100% of the proceeds go to local Special Olympics community programs.
Do you know an INCREDIBLE volunteer or organization doing amazing work in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour? Nominate them today for a Canada Volunteer Award! Over the course of the past two years, Canadians have faced immense challenges. The strength and dedication of our communities has never been more important. The Canada’s Volunteer Award provides an opportunity [...]