I think we can all agree the global landscape is changing quickly, and workers and families are feeling the uncertainty that comes with it. That's why Prime Minister Mark Carney and our new government are focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more resilient economy that makes life more affordable for Canadians. [...]
You know it’s a good day when every order of government is at the table together to do good. Today, we announced that all orders of government are at the table to accelerate timelines and affordability at Shannon Park, alongside a new partnership between the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia [...]
Atlantic Canada is a culture of innovation. We’re delivering $30M for Canada’s 1st Maritime Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) at COVEocean, strategically located on the shores of Dartmouth Cove, where stakeholders are already doing important work in the ocean tech and maritime defence space.
JUST ANNOUNCED: An investment of almost $30 million to establish Canada’s first maritime Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) at COVE in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. Atlantic Canada is a culture of innovation, and COVE is helping drive Canada’s ocean technology sector. This new secure hub will strengthen collaboration between innovators, researchers, and defence partners, reinforcing COVE’s [...]
Good news for McNabs Island! Our Government delivered $50,000 to help rebuild the Timmins Cove Trail — a key route to sites such as the Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre, the Hugonin-Perrin English Gardens, the Findlay Farm, and other trails on the island. Unfortunately, the Timmins Cove Trail was badly damaged by Hurricane Juan back [...]
We are fast-tracking the first phase of Shannon Park in Dartmouth! Through Build Canada Homes, our Government is prioritizing Shannon Park for new factory-built housing—helping more families and individuals find a safe place to call home, sooner. Shannon Park is a Canada Lands Company redevelopment, and it’s a generational opportunity for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. Separate [...]
Today we launched Build Canada Homes, and I’m proud that Dartmouth—Cole Harbour is one of the first communities prioritized for new factory-built housing on federal lands. (More info to come) We know far too many people are struggling to find a safe, affordable home. Build Canada Homes is about tackling that challenge head-on. This [...]
Big news! We just named the first wave of nation-building projects that are ready for accelerated approvals through the new Major Projects Office. On top of these projects, we’ve recognized several exciting concepts that could be truly transformative—including right here in Atlantic Canada: Wind West Atlantic Energy will harness over 60 GW of Nova [...]
News release Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, August 18, 2025 — The Government of Canada is delivering over $63.2 million to Nova Scotia this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected. Our communities can only grow to support more housing when there are investments in foundational infrastructure projects – like public transit, water [...]
Great news for Atlantic Canadians! As of August 1st, the toll to cross the Confederation Bridge is dropping from over $50 down to just $20. That’s a huge deal for folks travelling to and from PEI—for work, visiting family, or a summer getaway. This was a promise we made during the election—and now it’s [...]
