We just announced an investment of over $1.2 million to Dartmouth's Clean Foundation to help place up to 250 more Electric Vehicle chargers across Nova Scotia! Since 2015 we've invested $1 billion to help make EVs more accessible and affordable for Canadians. We're providing rebates of up to $5,000 to help more folks [...]
We understand the importance of supporting the livability, health, and safety of our communities. That’s why we’ve delivered an extra $55 million to Nova Scotia through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 2021-2022. And this is on top of the $58 million we already delivered! More than $51 million of this funding will be spent [...]
We know that this pandemic has been so difficult for Canadians waiting on medical procedures. That’s why our Liberal Government is delivering extra health care funding to the provinces and territories. Last week, we provided an extra top up of $103,022,000 through the Canada Health Transfer to the Province of Nova Scotia. And we [...]
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 [...]