Announcements – Page 3 – Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament Dartmouth

ICYMI: Last week, I announced $11.3 million to provide better housing support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nova Scotia through the Canada Housing Benefit

ICYMI: Last week I announced $11.3 million to provide better housing support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nova Scotia through the Canada Housing Benefit. Plus, through our agreement the province will cost match the funding. There is a deep relationship between Gender-Based Violence and housing insecurity—we must do everything we can to [...]

ICYMI: Last week, I announced $11.3 million to provide better housing support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nova Scotia through the Canada Housing BenefitOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-09-09T10:01:51-04:00

We’re delivering $11.3 million to provide better housing support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence through the Canada Housing Benefit

JUST ANNOUNCED IN DARTMOUTH: We’re delivering $11.3 million to provide better housing support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through the Canada Housing Benefit. We are stronger when we work together. And it’s good to see that the Government of NS is joining us and will cost-match this funding. Learn more: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/.../canada-ns-partnership... [...]

We’re delivering $11.3 million to provide better housing support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence through the Canada Housing BenefitOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-09-09T09:42:23-04:00

Celebrating Abenaki’s Olympian, Michelle Russell + the NEW Abenaki Aquatic Club boat house is finished!

Wow, what a BIG day at the Abenaki Aquatic Club! We celebrated Abenaki’s Michelle Russell as she heads to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Abenaki is the club with a big heart and now it’s home to an Olympian who inspires others. Michelle reminded all the young paddlers that they can dream big [...]

Celebrating Abenaki’s Olympian, Michelle Russell + the NEW Abenaki Aquatic Club boat house is finished!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-07-23T13:20:14-04:00

JUST ANNOUNCED: Canada’s new warship fleet — the River Class Destroyers

BREAKING Construction has JUST begun on Canada’s new warship fleet — the River Class Destroyers. Huge thanks to our incredible shipbuilders!! This is an incredible moment for our Royal Canadian Navy and for our country. More info: https://www.canada.ca/.../construction-begins-for-canadas.. Video about the new destroyers: https://youtu.be/J1eIoTCRU5c?si=KvukS90hVjKfuCwY

JUST ANNOUNCED: Canada’s new warship fleet — the River Class DestroyersOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-07-04T07:56:56-04:00

We’re investing $8.3 million to build a new International Connections Facility at Halifax Stanfield Airport

Today, we shared BIG news that the Halifax Stanfield Airport is growing!! We’re investing $8.3 million to build a new International Connections Facility—which will bring more direct flights to destinations in Europe, the United States, and across Canada. Plus, the construction of this significant facility will create hundreds of new construction jobs during the [...]

We’re investing $8.3 million to build a new International Connections Facility at Halifax Stanfield AirportOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-07-03T15:48:25-04:00

We just announced more than $18 million for important research projects!

Thrilled to have my colleague, Minister Bibeau in Dartmouth today to announce more than $18 million for research infrastructure projects at colleges across Canada. Through the Canada Foundation for Innovation, we’re supporting 23 projects, including important research at NSCC! Thanks to NSCC’s applied energy research scientist Dr. Groszko for showing us why this funding [...]

We just announced more than $18 million for important research projects!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-07-04T07:58:20-04:00

This construction site on Main Street in Dartmouth will become 45 homes!

From homes and community spaces, to businesses and people—I firmly believe in the importance of investing in our community. But it's when we partner with good organizations, like the non-profit organization Affirmative Ventures, that we can do even more for folks here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! This construction site on Main Street in Dartmouth will [...]

This construction site on Main Street in Dartmouth will become 45 homes!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-09-09T10:26:21-04:00

Infrastructure Investments: The Sullivan’s Pond revitalization and Sawmill Creek/River daylighting project

When I look back on some of my favourite infrastructure projects we've supported, the Sullivan's Pond revitalization and Sawmill Creek/River daylighting project come to mind. This waterway was buried after Hurricane Beth brought floods to our city. But this new, safe infrastructure is not only built to keep our community safe, it's there to [...]

Infrastructure Investments: The Sullivan’s Pond revitalization and Sawmill Creek/River daylighting projectOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-09-09T09:44:02-04:00

Great to catch up with Janet Hazelton, President of the Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union

Great to catch up with Janet Hazelton, President of the Nova Scotia Nurses' Union. We joined the PM to highlight the government’s plan to deliver universal coverage for a range of contraception and diabetes medications. Loved hearing from Janet what a big difference these measures will make across the country. Huge thanks to all [...]

Great to catch up with Janet Hazelton, President of the Nova Scotia Nurses’ UnionOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-05-30T20:05:12-04:00

We’re delivering $672,000 to the Elizabeth Fry Society to help address service gaps in the youth justice system

We want to ensure that as youth exit the justice system, they have the support they need to successfully reintegrate back into their communities and avoid a life of crime. That’s why we’re delivering $672,000 to the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland NS, to help support their efforts in addressing service gaps in the [...]

We’re delivering $672,000 to the Elizabeth Fry Society to help address service gaps in the youth justice systemOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-05-21T18:32:16-04:00