I just delivered $13,762.74 each to Royal Canadian Legion Somme Branch 31 & Centennial Branch 160

The past several months have been extremely difficult for many Canadians, Veterans included. And we know that Veterans organizations, like our local Legions, provide essential services to Veterans and their families here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. I am delighted to announce that Somme Branch 31, and Centennial Branch 160 will each receive $13,762.74 through the [...]

I just delivered $13,762.74 each to Royal Canadian Legion Somme Branch 31 & Centennial Branch 1602021-07-19T14:04:28-04:00

I delivered a $904,267 repayable contribution for RimotHEALTH!

News release Dartmouth-based company pioneers new remote monitoring service for virus management December 17, 2020 · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Canadians must feel secure returning to work, school and social activities during the global pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada is helping Rimot get its rapid, automated, [...]

I delivered a $904,267 repayable contribution for RimotHEALTH!2021-07-19T14:20:16-04:00

I delivered $547,500 in repayable contributions to Dartmouth’s Ocean Technologies and Sedna Technologies

From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency News release Two Dartmouth-based startups receive federal support for game-changing ocean tech November 26, 2020 · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Atlantic Canada’s ocean startup ecosystem continues to bring new technologies to market, creating jobs and strengthening Canada’s position as a leader in sustainable ocean practices. [...]

I delivered $547,500 in repayable contributions to Dartmouth’s Ocean Technologies and Sedna Technologies2021-07-19T14:23:17-04:00

I just announced $5.99 million in support for four new NS ocean tech projects

The ocean is an incredible part of our Nova Scotian identity. And we know that it is a huge economy opportunity as well. Ocean technology companies are doing incredible things here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. Especially through the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship - COVE! This industry is providing great jobs here at home. [...]

I just announced $5.99 million in support for four new NS ocean tech projects2021-07-19T14:28:11-04:00

We’re delivering $850,000 to VETS Canada to help them provide support during COVID-19

Thrilled to announce that VETS Canada will receive $850,000 through the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund! We know that COVID-19 has made your important work even harder to do, and we deeply appreciate your efforts. Thank you for all you do to support Canada’s veterans. https://www.canada.ca/.../veterans-affairs-canada... *Pre-COVID photo*

We’re delivering $850,000 to VETS Canada to help them provide support during COVID-192021-07-19T14:35:15-04:00

I delivered $227,000 to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission for improvements to the Fairbanks Centre + waterway!

I am thrilled to deliver $227,000 through ACOA to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission! The funding will be used for better interpretive materials and improvements to the Fairbanks Centre and along the historic waterway! The province will be matching this support too. https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/.../video-raising-the.../

I delivered $227,000 to the Shubenacadie Canal Commission for improvements to the Fairbanks Centre + waterway!2021-07-19T14:41:55-04:00

We’re delivering $8.7 MILLION for Affordable Housing through the New Rapid Housing Initiative to HRM!

GREAT news.   The Halifax Regional Municipality will receive $8.7 MILLION for affordable housing through the New Rapid Housing Initiative (Major Cities Stream)! This is super news for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. And I want to stress that this is just ONE stream out of the $55 billion National Housing Strategy.   The goal of the [...]

We’re delivering $8.7 MILLION for Affordable Housing through the New Rapid Housing Initiative to HRM!2024-09-09T10:09:28-04:00

We’re delivering up to $50 million in COVID-19 emergency funding to assist organizations providing supports and services to those experiencing gender-based violence.

Yesterday on behalf of Minister Maryam Monsef, I announced up to $50 million in COVID-19 emergency funding to assist organizations providing supports and services to those experiencing gender-based violence. This funding announced includes: Up to $10 million for women's shelters and sexual assault centres to help them continue to provide their critical services safely; [...]

We’re delivering up to $50 million in COVID-19 emergency funding to assist organizations providing supports and services to those experiencing gender-based violence.2021-07-19T14:37:35-04:00

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit!

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit! We believe that every Canadian should have a safe and affordable place to calm home. Qualifying low-income households in housing need will receive an average of just over $200/month to support their housing costs. In its 1st year alone, around 2,700 households will be assisted! The [...]

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit!2020-10-04T12:15:52-04:00

We’re delivering $47.88 Million through the ‘Safe Return to Class Fund’ to the Government of Nova Scotia

ANNOUNCEMENT: Safe Return to Class Fund - $47.88 million to Nova Scotia Teachers, parents and students: we know that the pandemic has been especially hard on you. From your emails and calls, I know that many of you are worried. We want to make sure that parents can get back to work, knowing their [...]

We’re delivering $47.88 Million through the ‘Safe Return to Class Fund’ to the Government of Nova Scotia2021-07-19T14:43:31-04:00