Great announcement with Minister Harjit Sajjan in Halifax, yesterday! We've made many new investments in our Canadian Armed Forces Reservists. They're receiving better pay, and better opportunities- as they should. But for a long time, reserve armouries have slipped through the cracks, in fact, many are actually cracking, and falling apart. And we know, that our [...]
Our Government's investments are revitalizing Dartmouth-Cole Harbour! Our recreational facilities are community hubs that bring folks together. They're safe places where our kids can play and explore. And they're a great way to encourage people of all ages to enjoy healthy activity. Learn more about our investments here: https://darrenfisher.ca/category/announcements/ Zatzman Sportsplex Cole Harbour Place Mic Mac AAC [...]
AMAZING NEWS for active transportation in our municipality! Together, the Government of Canada, Government of Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Municipality are investing $25 Million for the Halifax Regional Centre All Ages and Abilities Bikeway Network!! Spanning through Dartmouth and Halifax, this network will include a 30km system of bicycle and pedestrian pathways. [...]
Did you know that today, more people are working than at any other point in Canada’s history? And did you know that Canada’s poverty rate is at its lowest level on record? We’re working on making life more affordable for all Canadians, and we’ve made great progress, however there is still more we need [...]
We’re investing in seniors to make sure that all Canadians can enjoy a better life in their later years. Increasing Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, putting up to $2,000 more dollars in the pockets of the most vulnerable single seniors. Restoring the age of eligibility for OAS and GIS to age [...]
There’s nothing that businesses in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour can’t do! Companies here in Dartmouth are world-leaders in the ocean technology sector. Just look at the incredible companies at COVE, the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship! Today I announced that our Government is delivering a $600,000 repayable contribution to Rimot in Dartmouth. They'll be able [...]
Minister Lawrence MacAulay joined me in Dartmouth to formally announce that our Government is providing $840,000 to VETS Canada to help them provide support for homeless Veterans. Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada was founded in 2010 by Veteran Jim Lowther, who wanted to assist Veterans who were facing issues like unemployment, homelessness, and/or risk [...]
Since we took office, we’ve brought record investment to Atlantic Canada. We believe in Atlantic Canadian companies and in Atlantic Canadians. We’re a culture of hard work and innovation. Dartmouth—Cole Harbour is experiencing significant growth, and companies here are doing incredible things. I visited Dartmouth’s Beyond Food Inc. to announce a $425,000 repayable investment [...]
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 [...]
