I am beyond excited! Bill S-211, "An Act Respecting National Sickle Cell Awareness Day" JUST passed Committee Stage in the House of Commons! Senator Jane Cordy has worked tirelessly on this Bill and it's a pleasure to sponsor it in the House of Commons. This Bill matters to so many Canadians and I am thrilled [...]
Huge congratulations to the folks of Stone Hearth Bakery / MetroWorks Employment Association for winning the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Champions of Mental Health Award!! This award is to celebrate individuals and organizations whose outstanding contributions have advanced the mental health agenda in Canada. I love Stone Hearth Bakery. Founded in [...]
Seven years ago today, Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake was killed in action as he served with honour and pride alongside his comrades in Afghanistan. Craig is loved and missed by his family, friends and our community in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. So much so, that our community named a park in Montebello and one of [...]
There's no question that our historic Halifax Town Clock is one of Halifax's most iconic landmarks. Recently, my constituents reached out and let me know their concerns regarding the tender for planned repairs and restoration of the clock. Nova Scotia has incredible heritage carpenters and tradespeople capable of restoring the town clock to its former [...]
Today kicks off Mental Health Week. Let’s #GETLOUD for mental health and make a conscious effort to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others. Together we can work to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and provide support to those who need it. For people who suffer from mental illness the simplest tasks can feel [...]
I'm currently thinking about National Volunteer Week (happening now!) and, as I do, I feel so proud of all the great volunteers hard at work in Dartmouth – Cole Harbour. This is your week to be celebrated and recognized for your desire to make this area a better place, and I truly hope you enjoy [...]
Awesome infrastructure news for Dartmouth!! As a Municipal Councillor I advocated for the Burnside Expressway (AKA the Burnside Connector) in our community and to all levels of government. And as a federal Member of Parliament I've continued advocating to both Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi and provincial Minister Geoff MacLellan for the Burnside Connector. Today [...]
I stopped by 1 Oak Street in Dartmouth this morning with Ministers Joanne Bernard, and Tony Ince to make an announcement on affordable housing! We want to ensure that people in communities across the province have access to safe, affordable, stable housing. That's why I announced today that we are investing $18.08 million in rental [...]
As a hockey Dad, SEDMHA has always been bitter sweet. It represents the end of the minor hockey season. No more practices, no more games and a long wait to watch the kids play until next season. But SEDMHA is incredible. SEDMHA is the premiere minor hockey tournament in Eastern Canada. The tournament has come [...]
Meet Alaiha & Kali Clements- two of the BEST Girl Guides of Canada Cookie sellers in Dartmouth. Alaiha is a brownie with the 2nd Brookhouse Unit and Kali is with the 2nd Brookhouse Sparks! For over 90 years, girl guide cookies have raised funds for guiding programs and help provide opportunities for girls to [...]
