Folks in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and across Canada deeply care about Ukraine. So many of you are reaching out to me to find out how to donate to the humanitarian effort. You can donate to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal here: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA
The Government of Canada is delivering more than $27 million to provide better care for Nova Scotians living in long-term care! As Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Seniors, I joined Minister Sean Fraser, along with provincial Ministers Barbara Adams and Michelle Thompson, to announce a Safe Long-term Care Fund (SLTCF) agreement with Nova [...]
Whether it's misinformation designed to incite and divide us, or hateful callers and harmful packages sent to offices—the rise in hate is something we must all recognize and stand up against. This was my statement virtually in the House of Commons today:
Oh Dartmouth! Your incredible talent and community spirit always shines! Please consider voting for this beautiful Dartmouth ice sculpture! At this year’s Winterlude we are so proud to have local sculptors Rob Milner and Chandana Kapila representing Nova Scotia! At the Winterlude National Ice-Carving Championship, there are teams of two sculptors representing every one [...]
Are you going to support local on this beautiful We Love Downtown Dartmouth Day? Lochlan and family stopped by the The Tare Shop to show their local love! So many places to visit and enjoy. Get the full details by visiting the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission’s page.
Good news for seniors who saw a reduction in GIS or Allowance benefits after receiving pandemic benefits! We all know that this pandemic has been challenging for just about everyone. And we know that it’s been particularly hard for seniors across Canada—especially those most vulnerable. I’ve heard from seniors in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and right [...]
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.
