Today we launched the brand new Facility for Intelligent Marine Systems (FIMS) at the Bedford Institute for Oceanography (BIO) in Dartmouth! This facility is a testament to the incredible work in ocean science that takes place here at BIO. Our government is investing in cutting-edge technology and equipment to empower and enable scientists to [...]
I am thrilled to deliver over $11 million in funding to build 45 homes for seniors and persons with disabilities right here in Dartmouth! Main Street Centre, a seven-story mixed-use development, will include affordable housing, supports for persons with developmental disabilities, and services to support seniors aging in place. Affirmative Ventures’ incredible social enterprises [...]
Young entrepreneurs add to the vibrancy of our communities and Budget 2024 delivers for them. We’re investing $60 million in Futurpreneur to help over 6,200 young entrepreneurs launch and scale up businesses! I’m feeling inspired after meeting so many new young entrepreneurs today! Thank you for all you do!
We're doubling the Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit & the Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit! There's an amazing team of Search and Rescue volunteers across Nova Scotia with the expertise needed to handle emergency response situations, challenging searches and more. As first-responders, Nova Scotia’s volunteer fire fighters put their own lives on the line [...]
Canadian Armed Forces Members coach our hockey teams, military families are our neighbours, Cyclone Helicopters fly overhead from 12 Wing Shearwater, and our friends are building our Navy’s fleet. Folks here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour deeply care about our military and want to see our Canadian Armed Forces Members and their families better supported. It’s [...]
Protect affordable homes!! We’re going to help non-profit organizations buy affordable apartments so they can KEEP them affordable! We just announced our plan to launch a new $1.5 billion Canada Rental Protection Fund to protect affordable housing and create thousands of new affordable apartments. Every year, too many affordable apartments are bought up by [...]
Today, in Dartmouth North, the Prime Minister joined us to announce a new $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to get more homes built faster. You can’t get more homes built here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour without upgrading infrastructure along the way. So, we’re here to help municipalities, provinces and territories with critical infrastructure investments [...]
Healthy meals and full bellies help kids grow and learn. That why we’re stepping up and delivering a National School Food Program. I’ve long advocated for a National School Food Program to help ensure that every child has the best start in life. And I want to thank folks out there like Nourish NS [...]
Affordable child care is saving families in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour thousands of dollars a year—but we need MORE spaces! Good news! New daycare spaces are on the way. NEW: We’re delivering $1 billion in low-cost loans and $60 million in grants to help public and non-profit child care providers renovate their centres and build NEW [...]
Renters can pay their rent on-time every month for years and not get credit for the money they’ve paid. Soon, they will. We’re calling on banks, lenders, landlords and fintechs to use your on-time payments to help you get credit and qualify for a mortgage. Learn how we’re making sure renters get credit for [...]