We’re helping Halifax Transit go electric. The Government of Canada, Government of Nova Scotia and HRM just announced a $112 million combined investment for: 60 new electric buses Charging equipment for the fleet Expansion and deep energy retrofit of the Ragged Lake Transit Centre. The centre will be state of the art, incorporating solar, [...]
Although housing generally falls within the provincial government's jurisdiction, our Government has taken an active role by investing in affordable housing, and we will continue doing everything we can to help make sure that individuals and families have a safe place to call home. It's the right thing to do. We just announced an [...]
Big news for families in Nova Scotia! PM Justin Trudeau just announced a $605 million agreement with Premier Iain Rankin and the Government of Nova Scotia for affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care. This historic investment is a game changer for Nova Scotian families. 50% reduction in child care fees by 2022 $10/day child care by 2025/26 9,500 [...]
Hi folks, I am thrilled to join you today for an exciting announcement. We know that before this pandemic, and even more so today, isolation and loneliness disproportionately impact Canada’s seniors. We must do everything we can to promote social participation and inclusion. The New Horizons for Seniors program, provides grants to organizations that [...]
JUST ANNOUNCED: We’re delivering funding to support upgrades and enhancements to school buildings in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Auburn Drive High School - $500,000 to upgrade building controls & valves Crichton Park Elementary School – $300,000 for windows and façade upgrades Admiral Westphal Elementary - $415,000 for windows and façade upgrades Cole Harbour District High School [...]
Minister Ahmed Hussen joined me virtually to announce a multi-million-dollar low-cost loan to help construct the new residential building located at 1020 Micmac Blvd in Dartmouth. Because of this agreement, 109 out of the 148 units will have rents well below 30% of median household income in the area. And at least 57 of these [...]
I am thrilled to announce a $600,000 repayable contribution through ACOA to Dartmouth’s MGM Automated Doors, so they can purchase specialized advanced manufacturing machinery and grow! This contribution will help MGM Automated Doors create all of their door components in-house, increase their project capacity, improve efficiency, and allow them to expand their offerings and [...]
I just announced that our Government is investing almost $4.5 million in the Youth Climate Action Now (YouCAN) project led by Clean Foundation and their partners. This project will engage 70,000 youth across Atlantic Canada, empowering them to take #ClimateAction in their communities. This is an exciting and large climate action project, and I [...]
Incredible news!! Local company, GRIFFIN Engineered Systems was just awarded a $1.6 MILLION dollar contract from the Government of Canada to provide two ice skimmers for the Canadian Coast Guard! (With an option to buy more!) Did you know that the Canadian Coast Guard plays a crucial role in protecting our oceans from coast [...]
News Release: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to continue delivering financial support to businesses impacted by COVID-19 May 4, 2021 · Moncton, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) "When COVID first hit, it pushed the country into its deepest recession since the Great Depression. From the very beginning of the pandemic, an essential [...]