We’re delivering $4 million to support the construction of 34 new homes for Millbrook First Nation

It was an honour to join Chief Bob Gloade to announce 34 new homes for Millbrook First Nation! The federal government is delivering over $4 million through round 3 of the Rapid Housing Initiative to support the construction of these new homes. But today’s announcement isn't about dollar amounts and units, it's about ensuring [...]

We’re delivering $4 million to support the construction of 34 new homes for Millbrook First Nation2024-09-09T10:18:07-03:00

We’re delivering $980,000 to the Halifax Regional Municipality to install 56 EV chargers across the region

It’s getting easier to make the switch to an electric vehicle in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and right across HRM! We’re delivering $980,000 to HRM to install 56 Level 2 and level 3 fast chargers. Can’t wait for the new charging stations to be installed this spring! Get the full details: https://www.canada.ca/.../federal-investment-to-deliver...

We’re delivering $980,000 to the Halifax Regional Municipality to install 56 EV chargers across the region2024-01-18T09:17:49-04:00

NEW: The Government of Canada is delivering an extra $355 Million to Nova Scotia for better health care!

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Government of Canada is providing an extra $355 Million to Nova Scotia for better health care! The newly signed bilateral agreement will: Ensure better access to primary health care Reduce wait times and backlogs Provide better access to mental health services Ensure greater access to health data Nova Scotians deserve to [...]

NEW: The Government of Canada is delivering an extra $355 Million to Nova Scotia for better health care!2024-01-29T16:44:43-04:00

We announced $18.3 million to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Nova Scotia

We cannot end gender-based violence without working with good grass-roots organizations that know the needs of our unique communities. We just announced $18.3 million to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Nova Scotia. This is about further empowering communities through community led solutions to end gender-based violence [...]

We announced $18.3 million to support the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence in Nova Scotia2023-12-14T16:54:58-04:00

NEW: Canadian Dental Care Plan for Uninsured Canadians

We just announced the Canadian Dental Care Plan! I regularly receive calls from uninsured seniors in need of affordable dental care. Their heartbreaking stories have remained top-of-mind for me as I’ve advocated for a dental plan that will help them achieve good oral health and a better quality of life. Today’s historic announcement will [...]

NEW: Canadian Dental Care Plan for Uninsured Canadians2023-12-11T14:14:24-04:00

We delivered $98,000 to help support the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning continue the incredible work they do in our community

I’ll never forget the first time I walked into the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning. Every space for youth should feel this positive and be this inclusive. Located in beautiful Downtown Dartmouth, they truly empower and inspire youth between the ages of 12-19 with their creative arts programs. Earlier this year, we delivered $98,000 [...]

We delivered $98,000 to help support the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning continue the incredible work they do in our community2023-11-29T15:02:42-04:00

We announced funding to preserve and honour the rich history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion

Today we announced funding to preserve and honour the rich history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. Their legacy is of immense and heroic contribution to Canada’s war efforts and they deserve to be remembered. Thank you the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia for hosting and for your advocacy to ensure that the [...]

We announced funding to preserve and honour the rich history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion2023-11-20T16:54:39-04:00

We delivered $33,600 to help LakeCity Works buy the equipment they needed to offer virtual programs and more!

We’re lucky to have LakeCity Works in our community. I dropped by this morning to check in and see how their latest upgrades are going. Through their programming, they support persons living with mental illness by building on their strengths and helping them access work experience, education and employment. They help ensure that everyone [...]

We delivered $33,600 to help LakeCity Works buy the equipment they needed to offer virtual programs and more!2023-11-15T18:49:47-04:00

I delivered $227,000 in 2020 to help transform the Fairbanks Interpretation Centre at Shubie Park, and we got to celebrate the transformation

Back in 2020, I delivered $227,000 to help transform the Fairbanks Interpretation Centre at beautiful Shubie Park. Yesterday, we experienced and celebrated that transformation! The Shubenacadie Canal Waterway means so much to us here in Dartmouth. So much to all of Mi’kma’ki. The Transitions project has been an incredible undertaking for the Shubenacadie Canal [...]

I delivered $227,000 in 2020 to help transform the Fairbanks Interpretation Centre at Shubie Park, and we got to celebrate the transformation2023-11-06T16:50:46-04:00

Delivering support to help the Banook Canoe Club to restore and revitalize their historic building

I am thrilled to support the non-profit Banook Canoe Club as they work to restore and revitalize their historic building along the shores of beautiful Lake Banook in Dartmouth. We delivered funding to help them engage architectural and engineering expertise to draft plans for a historical revitalization that will result in an efficient and [...]

Delivering support to help the Banook Canoe Club to restore and revitalize their historic building2023-11-03T12:05:26-03:00