I am heartbroken and disturbed by the immense suffering and loss of innocent life. The images we’ve seen and the stories we’ve heard are devastating. Entire families have been lost. Children, parents, grandparents—gone. What’s happening in Gaza is not only a tragedy—it’s a profound humanitarian catastrophe. No community should be made to suffer like [...]
Expanding Access to Life-Changing Treatments for Rare Diseases We announced a bilateral agreement with the Government of Nova Scotia, investing over $39 million to improve access to new and existing treatments for rare diseases. This funding will help ensure that more people living with rare conditions get the medications, early diagnosis, and screening they [...]
Here's a copy of my February / March newsletter, just in case mine hasn't landed in your mail box! Download a higher resolution, bilingual PDF version here.
March 12, 2025 To mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the Prime Minister announced the Government’s intention to award Coronation Medals to those who have made significant contributions to the country, province, territory, region, or community, or have achieved something abroad that brings benefit or honour to Canada. Here in Dartmouth—Cole [...]
Recently, CBC did a piece to highlight to work of Byrony House shelter for women and children. The video offers a rare look inside Bryony House to reduce the stigma associated with seeking shelter. Back in 2019, we announced funding to help build Bryony House Shelter in Dartmouth. Although I wish it wasn't [...]
Canada isn’t perfect, but it’s the greatest country on earth. Yet, for too long, Poilievre and the Conservatives have tried to tear it down—calling Canada “broken” and “weak,” echoing the same divisive rhetoric we hear from the far right. Instead of offering solutions, they wear their MAGA-style hats and churn out slogans designed to [...]
Here is a copy of Prime Minister Trudeau's speech from the evening of February 1st, 2025. You can watch the speech here. Prime Minister’s Remarks (Check Against Delivery): Remarques du premier ministre (Vérifiez avec le discours actuel) : Bonsoir. Good evening. Today, the United States informed us they will be imposing 25% tariffs on [...]
June 19th, 2024 Transport Canada is rescinding approval for the Dartmouth Cove infill project!! So many of us are advocating against an infill project that would see nearly 7 acres of Dartmouth Cove filled in with pyritic slate from construction sites. As you know, I wrote to the Minister of Transport back in April, [...]
June 19th, 2024 Transport Canada is rescinding approval for the Dartmouth Cove infill project!! So many of us are advocating against an infill project that would see nearly 7 acres of Dartmouth Cove filled in with pyritic slate from construction sites. As you know, I wrote to the Minister of Transport back in April, [...]
April 30th, 2024 Hi folks, I've written to the Minister of Transport again, asking that he rescind approval for the Dartmouth Cove infill project. I believe there is more than enough evidence that shows this project is not in the public interest, and that Transport Canada didn't meaningfully consult on this. --Darren Letter [...]