Build more homes. When we launched the National Housing Strategy in 2017, the federal government hadn’t been engaging in affordable housing for decades. Since then, there are families and individuals in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour who are living in homes built with support delivered by our government—and a lot more are underway. Along with providing funding [...]
Nova Scotians don’t deserve a 19% rate increase on our power bills!! I want you to know that our federal government stepped in and we’ve offered a federal loan guarantee to Nova Scotia Power and the Government of Nova Scotia to prevent this from happening. This will help address an energy shortfall while Nova [...]
Build more homes! We delivered over $8 Million to YWCA Halifax to help them purchase 32 affordable homes in Dartmouth’s Mount Hope Village community for families in core housing need. This means that more families will have a safe and supportive home to live in, here in Dartmouth. YWCA Halifax, who now owns and [...]
Build More Homes! Today in Dartmouth we announced a new way to make federal land available for homes and communities, including a way to: Keep the homes affordable, forever Keep the land public, forever It launched today and the first round of properties are up. And guess what? Two are in Dartmouth! Ministers Jean-Yves [...]
In Dartmouth, folks don’t ask you IF you paddle, they ask you WHERE you paddle! Lake Banook is home to Olympians. Love to visit the Banook Canoe Club and view this incredible progress! The non-profit Banook Canoe Club is undergoing a major transformation. They’re preserving this historic building while modernizing it for the future. [...]
Over 30 years ago, a couple emigrated from Lebanon, and opened a restaurant at the Halifax Shopping Centre. They had big dreams and worked hard to make them a reality. Fast forward a few decades, and Mezza Lebanese Kitchen now has over 20 locations across the Maritimes, including 3 in Dartmouth, plus their current [...]
We are deeply proud of our Canadian Coast Guard personnel. And we’re working hard to ensure they have everything they need to protect Canada’s marine environment while ensuring our country’s sovereignty by maintaining a strong presence in our waters—especially in the Arctic. I am thrilled to see the CCGS Donjek Glacier and CCGS Sermilik [...]
We must do everything we can to ensure that no Veteran is ever left behind. That’s why we’re partnering with good organizations like VETS Canada and Landing Strong to better support Veterans who may slip through the cracks of existing support systems. Today in Dartmouth, Ministers Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Sean Fraser announced more [...]
People are doing BIG things in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and we’re here to help. JUST ANNOUNCED: We’re delivering nearly $3.2 Million to Dartmouth’s COVEocean for major ocean tech data projects, like phase 2 of the Digital Harbour, and for further ocean technology innovation. The work they’re doing in beautiful Dartmouth Cove and beyond is incredible. [...]
BUILD MORE HOMES! We’re delivering $21.5 million to build, repair, and preserve more affordable homes here in Nova Scotia! This includes $8.2 million for Phase 2 of True North—1, 2, and 3 bedroom net-zero homes in Dartmouth North. This means 32 more homes for individuals & families here in Dartmouth! Back in Dec of [...]