This week, I travelled to Charlottetown to meet with the team at Veterans Affairs Canada. It was such a pleasure to spend time with the incredible public servants who work each day to support Canada’s Veterans and honour the achievements and sacrifices of those who’ve served. Their dedication is inspiring. I’m committed to building [...]
As I watched Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announce his decision to step down as Leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister once a new leader is chosen, I found myself reflecting on the conversations we had when he first asked me to run. He believed in me, and I believed in the good [...]
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
I’m deeply honoured to be sworn in as Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. Serving the residents of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour remains the privilege of a lifetime, and I’m eager to bring that same dedication and passion into this expanded role as I serve Canada’s veterans. I’m ready to get [...]
Today, on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honor the memory of the 14 young women whose lives were taken at École Polytechnique de Montréal.
Today, we honoured Sylvia Anthony and the North Dartmouth Echo in the House of Commons! Thank you for all you do.
It's Giving Tuesday, a time to spread kindness and give what you can.
It's shameful that Poilievre has banned his Conservative Members of Parliament from advocating for their communities to receive housing funding through our government's programs. He's even banned them from talking about the programs all together. The most important job of an MP is to represent their constituents and advocate on their behalf. Banning them [...]
Over ONE MILLION Canadians have accessed dental care through our Canadian Dental Care Plan. I’m hearing from folks in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour who are seeing a dentist for the first time in 20+ years. This really matters. It’s good to see that nearly 90% of active dental care providers are providing care under the plan [...]
UPDATE: Our Government’s Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act received Royal Assent, becoming law across Canada! As you know, I am a BIG supporter of National Universal Pharmacare. I don't believe that anyone should have to choose between paying their rent or paying for the prescription drugs they need. No one should need to stretch [...]