Since #Budget2017 was tabled, I’ve been reading and dissecting every word and figure! As a Nova Scotian MP, I’ve been looking to see what the budget really means for our province. Mental Health, Prescription Drugs and Home Care We know that we have to do more for mental health awareness and support. Nova Scotia alone- [...]
A big part of what I do in Ottawa takes place at Standing Committees. I’m a member of the Standing Committee for Environment and Sustainability along with National Defence. I didn’t know anything about anti-malarial drug Mefloquine use in the Canadian Armed Forces before constituents brought it to my attention- but it’s on my radar [...]
I had a super time at the Forum for Young Canadians in Ottawa last night! It was a pleasure to meet so many young folks interested in learning more about their country and its government. I was thrilled to see constituents from Dartmouth-Cole Harbour and across Nova Scotia too! A lot of the real work [...]
2017 is shaping up to be a amazing year with Canada 150 – but it could become even better! This is a friendly reminder to order your 2017 Discovery Pass (it’s FREE!) sooner rather than later. The Discovery Pass gets you free admission into Parks Canada places across Canada for the entire 2017 year. Around 4.5 [...]
This evening, my sponsored Senate Bill S-211, 'An Act Respecting National Sickle Cell Awareness Day' passed 2nd Reading unanimously in the House of Commons! Bill S-211 was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jane Cordy, also from our riding. Her passion and hard work have helped move the bill forward and closer to fruition. The Bill would declare June [...]
Our Dartmouth-Cole Harbour constituency office has received many questions and concerns regarding changes to language training for new immigrants to Canada. Immediately, I reached out to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to find more information on these changes. Language training for new eligible immigrants is important to ensuring a successful transition to life here [...]
Last night we resumed debate on 3rd Reading of my Private Member's Bill, C-238 "National Strategy for Safe and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Lamps Containing Mercury Act" Bill C-238 is another step closer to becoming a law. After passing through 3rd Reading the bill is off to the Senate. Here is what I said last night [...]
What a great day for Dartmouth! When you've invited the Prime Minister to your hometown you have to take him for coffee! Big thanks to Tara, Zane and all the staff at Two If By Sea Cafe for their hospitality! So glad that we could share downtown Dartmouth with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Surprise! [...]
I hope you’ve had a great start to the New Year! Both of our offices are busy taking care of constituents and planning events in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. It’s extremely important to me to remain accessible to my constituents no matter how busy my schedule is. I always look forward to seeing you at my Community [...]
This morning I joined my colleagues Andy Fillmore and Mayor Savage at the Halifax Shipyards to see off HMCS St. John's. The HMCS St. John's is Canada's latest ship to deploy on Operation REASSURANCE in support of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2. On behalf of myself and the folks of Dartmouth Cole Harbour I [...]