Can you guess Nova Scotia's #1 export to the European Union? 60% of Canada's GDP comes from exports and imports. Today is the 1st anniversary of CETA, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement! Now 98% of Canadian exports to 28 EU countries are tariff-free!! We know that Canada's competitiveness depends on opening [...]
After winning the prestigious Prince of Wales Youth Leadership Award for her incredible volunteerism in her community of Dartmouth North, Cheyenne Hardy decided to use the award money to make a difference a world away. This year Cheyenne traveled to Kenya to spend a few weeks at a local school, teaching children English, and [...]
I just met Canadian Olympic gold medalist and three-time world champion figure skater Patrick Chan. Have you wondered what Patrick’s been up to since he retired from competitive figure skating? He said that he’s been spending his days teaching figure skating! He’s helping build the next generation of Canadian figure skating champions. [...]
Think it's hard to get a hold of your MP? Think again! I'm hosting another Community Coffee this Saturday at the Woodside McDonald's (393 Pleasant St in Dartmouth) I'll be there from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm and I'm looking forward to discussing issues that matter to you most. See you there? [...]
Congratulations to Nova Scotia’s two newest Parliamentary Secretaries!! Bernadette Jordan and Sean Fraser are incredible advocates for their ridings, our province and country. Proud to call you both my friends!
Did you know that there are 500,000 Canadians who are working today who weren't working when we first took office? And by this time next year, a typical family of four will be $2,000 better off. That's because our plan to strengthen and grow the middle class, and to build an economy that works [...]
What’s your favourite Bryan Adams song? Had to stop by and say hello to Bryan Adams today after he testified at the Canadian Heritage Committee and suggested improvements to the Copyright Act. Love that he took the time to share his experience and perspective with the Committee. Rarely a dull day at Parliament! [...]
Back in Ottawa for the Fall sitting of the House! It’s a privilege to advocate for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour in the House of Commons.
Wonderful to have Cole Harbour’s Councillor Lorelei Nicoll - District 4 at Parliament this week for meetings with CUTA - ACTU. Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow! Thanks to Speaker Geoff Regan for the quick tour.
The folks from Dartmouth Seniors Centre had their annual Seniors Walk today. Great turnout. Thanks for the invitation!