September 8th, 2025 The public has spoken clearly: Dartmouth Cove must be protected from unnecessary infill. I’ve heard from constituents and stakeholders across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and beyond, and HRM Council and staff have heard the same. Just as the Northwest Arm was protected, Dartmouth Cove deserves the same protection, without further delay. The precedent [...]
September 9th, 2025 In response to concerns raised in HRM’s staff report on Dartmouth Cove, Transport Canada wrote directly to Mayor Fillmore and all members of Council. Their letter reiterates previous conversations about federal jurisdiction and emphasizes that HRM has the authority to adopt bylaws to further restrict infilling in Halifax Harbour. View the [...]
August 22, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario “Throughout our negotiations with the United States on a new trade and security relationship, the objectives of Canada’s new government have been constant: To protect Canadian workers and their families To reinforce the competitiveness of Canadian businesses To build the strongest economy in the G7. These negotiations have been [...]
News release Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, August 18, 2025 — The Government of Canada is delivering over $63.2 million to Nova Scotia this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected. Our communities can only grow to support more housing when there are investments in foundational infrastructure projects – like public transit, water [...]
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P. Minister of Transport and Internal Trade The Honourable Joanne Thompson, P.C., M.P. Minister of Fisheries July 10, 2025 Re: Dartmouth Cove Waterfront Infill Project – PID: 00114132, File No. 2022-206446 Dear Ministers Freeland and Thompson, I am writing to express serious concern regarding the proposed Dartmouth Cove Waterfront [...]
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 [...]
