I just announced that our Government is providing funding for an ADA-compliant EZ Dock that will be installed in Shubie Park, to allow paddlers with disabilities to lock their boats in place before entering or exiting the water! The Shubenacadie Canal applied for this funding through the Enabling Accessibility Fund’s (EAF) small projects component. [...]
On Monday, we announced Canada's first-ever National Dementia Strategy. Age is a primary risk factor for dementia, and with Nova Scotia's aging population it's important that we recognize the hardworking stakeholders across the province that are raising awareness, and providing help for people with dementia and their caregivers. Happy to deliver these 'forget me [...]
What a great bunch of people! I had the loveliest time at the Dartmouth Lawn Bowls Club over the weekend. We just awarded the Dartmouth Lawn Bowls with a $24,800 grant so they can purchase new equipment to allow seniors to continue to take part in the game, with safe and appropriate equipment. This [...]
JUST ANNOUNCED: Our Government is investing $47.5 million in the Port of Halifax! Between the numerous cold storage facilities in Burnside and Woodside, to the Atlantic Gateway Logistics Park, and our numerous small businesses exporting to international markets- the Port of Halifax is crucial to our economy in Nova Scotia! With the increasing popularity [...]
We believe in making smart investments so our tradespeople have what they need to be successful and safe in their field. The UA Local 56 Training Centre in Dartmouth makes sure apprentices get the skills they need for today’s job sites. Plus they’re helping experienced tradespeople refresh and improve their skills. Recently I had [...]
I had a wonderful visit and tour at Autism Nova Scotia with my colleagues yesterday. Our Government is pleased to invest $800,000 in funding an in-kind contributions to support their new Healthy Relationships, Sexuality and Autism (HRSA) program. The program supports adults and teens ages 19 and up with autism, and introduces concepts of [...]
JUST ANNOUNCED: Nova Scotia’s Irving Shipbuilding will build TWO NEW Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships specifically for the Canadian Coast Guard. Not only does this support the incredible work of the Canadian Coast Guard, it secures well-paying jobs in Nova Scotia. Did you know that lots of this work takes place in Dartmouth? Plus, across [...]
There’s nowhere in Nova Scotia that’s more than 67kms from the ocean. The ocean is an incredible economic driver and opportunity for our region. Our Government believes in companies like Dartmouth’s LeeWay Marine- a company that provides support for rapid environmental response, ocean technology testing & research, surveys and more. Last Friday I visited [...]
Companies are doing BIG things right here in Dartmouth! Global Spatial Technology Solutions, (known as GSTS) is a Canadian start-up that is developing intelligent digital solutions for the maritime sector by collecting, monitoring and analyzing data from space and ocean-based sensors. GSTS uses satellite systems to create applications that can be used by shipping [...]
Great announcement for Nova Scotia! Securing the land to protect the Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes area is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The Halifax Regional Municipality knows this, and the Government of Canada does too! That's why I just announced that the Government of Canada delivered $860,000 to the Halifax Regional Municipality, so they could secure [...]