The ocean is an incredible part of our Nova Scotian identity. And we know that it is a huge economy opportunity as well. Ocean technology companies are doing incredible things here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. Especially through the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship - COVE! This industry is providing great jobs here at home. [...]
This pandemic has been tough for almost everyone—especially small businesses. I want you to know that we will continue to take action to support Canadian businesses, and to protect jobs. We're setting the stage for a stronger, more resilient Canada once the pandemic is over. It won't be easy, but we won't stop working [...]
Hey Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, let’s do everything we can to keep each other safe. Please, please don’t forget to download the COVID Alert app. It’s a smart and safe tool we can all use. And don’t forget to: Wear a mask Wash your hands and don’t touch your face Keep at least 2 metres apart [...]
Did you get your flu shot yet? I just got mine at the Dartmouth Gate Guardian Pharmacy at 375 Pleasant St! Thanks to the wonderful crew at the pharmacy—such a good experience! The flu shot can help protect you, and those closest to you from getting sick from the flu. It will also help [...]
Thrilled to announce that VETS Canada will receive $850,000 through the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund! We know that COVID-19 has made your important work even harder to do, and we deeply appreciate your efforts. Thank you for all you do to support Canada’s veterans. https://www.canada.ca/.../veterans-affairs-canada... *Pre-COVID photo*
We know that air travel is important for a country as vast as Canada.We have to support this industry.And we will—as long as the airlines provide refunds to Canadians for their canceled travel.https://www.canada.ca/.../statement-by-minister-garneau...
Although Remembrance Day will look very different this year, we will remember them. Please don't forget to buy a poppy this year! This was my statement 'in' the House of Commons today.
I’m taking part in #Movember to raise awareness & break the stigma surrounding men’s health. I'm growing a mo for you bro! Did you know that 1 in 9 Canadian men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in their lifetime? And 3 out of every 4 suicides in Canada are completed by men. We [...]
I’d like to give a special shout-out to our friends at the Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home—to the residents, family of residents, and volunteers who made the beautiful ‘Oakwood Poppy Art Display.’ Over 2,000 poppies were knitted, and folks hand sewed the poppies onto canvas to make the display complete. This labour of love was [...]
I am thrilled to deliver $227,000 through ACOA to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission! The funding will be used for better interpretive materials and improvements to the Fairbanks Centre and along the historic waterway! The province will be matching this support too. https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/.../video-raising-the.../