I've just been appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors! I'm looking forward to working with my colleague Minister Kamal Khera to ensure that all Canadians have the opportunity to age with dignity—enjoying social and economic security. https://pm.gc.ca/…/prime-minister-welcomes-new-parliamentar…
My AMAZING team is volunteering to make take-home rapid test kits in Burnside this afternoon. The incredible Test to Protect program relies on volunteers to make these kits, and to help out at rapid test clinics. You can sign up to help at TestToProtect.ca!
Hot chocolate, carols, and bright lights—it’s Tree Lighting season! Last weekend I attended the 12th Annual Cole Harbour Tree Lighting. Held at the Cole Harbour fire hall, it’s always a wonderful event. The warm community spirit that folks in Cole Harbour share is always so uplifting. Huge thanks to all of the performers and [...]
Awesome news! Bill C-4, our Government's legislation to ban conversion therapy was fast-tracked through the House of Commons today! The Bill was passed in the House unanimously, and now it's off to the Senate. Absolutely NO ONE should ever be subjected to so-called 'conversion therapy'—it's degrading, it's cruel, it's torture. Period. https://www.parl.ca/DocumentV…/…/44-1/bill/C-4/first-reading [...]
How are you celebrating Giving Tuesday? Today I rose in the House of Commons to share the importance of this incredible movement. And I asked all Canadians to take part! Ways you can take part: Sign up to volunteer to help your favourite charity or org Donate Perform an act of kindness in your [...]
Have you shopped at a holiday market yet? Over the weekend I stopped by the Dartmouth Makers Winter Market and the Elizabeth Fry Society Annual Holiday Craft Fair. With so many wonderful makers here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, it’s easy to find the perfect gift for everyone. Loved that in celebration of his return, there [...]
Did you know November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women? Today also begins the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)! Together, we must stand with women – speak out, take action, and stand up to all forms of #GBV. DYK: In response to the rise in [...]
Looking for your next job? The Government of Canada's Job Bank is a great place to start. Our team took a quick look at jobs available in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and noticed everything from Early Childhood Educator positions, and restaurant jobs, to metal fabricator opportunities. Check it out: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Calling all community groups and organizations that support seniors! The New Horizons for Seniors Program is now accepting applications for grants of up to $25,000. This great program helps promote social participation and the inclusion of seniors in all facets of society. It helps create opportunities for seniors to become more empowered [...]
So nice to be back in the House of Commons again. Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Canada’s Governor General will deliver the Speech from the Throne. You can watch the speech live on CPAC today at 2:00 pm AST. https://www.cpac.ca