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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!