Announcements

We delivered $30 million to COVE to establish Canada’s first maritime Defence Innovation Secure Hub in Dartmouth NS

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 [...]

We delivered $30 million to COVE to establish Canada’s first maritime Defence Innovation Secure Hub in Dartmouth NSOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2025-11-24T10:33:43-04:00

Our Government delivered $50,000 to help rebuild the Timmins Cove Trail on McNabs Island!

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 [...]

Our Government delivered $50,000 to help rebuild the Timmins Cove Trail on McNabs Island!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2025-10-23T10:46:58-03:00

Through Build Canada Homes, our Government is prioritizing Shannon Park for new factory-built housing

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 [...]

Through Build Canada Homes, our Government is prioritizing Shannon Park for new factory-built housingOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2025-09-18T13:59:33-03:00

Through Build Canada Homes, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour is one of the first communities prioritized for new factory-built housing on federal lands

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 [...]

Through Build Canada Homes, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour is one of the first communities prioritized for new factory-built housing on federal landsOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2025-09-18T13:37:26-03:00

We just named the first wave of nation-building projects that are ready for accelerated approvals through the new Major Projects Office

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 [...]

We just named the first wave of nation-building projects that are ready for accelerated approvals through the new Major Projects OfficeOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2025-09-18T13:21:03-03:00

We’re delivering over $63.2 million to Nova Scotia for community infrastructure

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 [...]

We’re delivering over $63.2 million to Nova Scotia for community infrastructuredarrenfisher2025-08-25T09:17:28-03:00

NEW: As of August 1st, the toll to cross the Confederation Bridge is dropping from over $50 down to just $20

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 [...]

NEW: As of August 1st, the toll to cross the Confederation Bridge is dropping from over $50 down to just $20Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2025-07-28T16:02:07-03:00

Learn more about the new Canada Strong Pass this summer!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Choose Canada this summer with the new Canada Strong Pass! Starting June 20 through to September 2, 2025, our government is making it easier and more affordable for families to explore everything Canada has to offer—from coast to coast to coast. With the Canada Strong Pass, no registration or physical pass is [...]

Learn more about the new Canada Strong Pass this summer!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2025-07-15T15:42:14-03:00

We announced our plan for rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in our Canadian Armed Forces

Today we announced our plan for rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in our Canadian Armed Forces. With this major increase in defence investment, Canada will meet NATO’s 2% spending target THIS year. That's 5 years ahead of schedule. This investment will also bring huge benefits to our local defence sector—supporting good jobs here in Dartmouth—Cole [...]

We announced our plan for rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in our Canadian Armed ForcesOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2025-07-15T16:11:54-03:00

Applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan are open for eligible Canadians aged 18 to 34!

Big news for smiles across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! Applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan are open for eligible Canadians aged 18 to 34! Here’s how the rollout is happening this month: May 1: Ages 55–64 May 15: Ages 18–34 ← NOW! May 29: Ages 35–54 We launched the CDCP so no one has to [...]

Applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan are open for eligible Canadians aged 18 to 34!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2025-05-16T16:28:41-03:00