Big News: More Canadians can access the Canadian Dental Care Plan!! Here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, folks are seeing a dentist for the first time in DECADES. This plan matters because oral health IS health. Did you know? 1% of ER visits every year are due to poor oral health, costing our healthcare system $1.8 [...]
Expanding Access to Life-Changing Treatments for Rare Diseases We announced a bilateral agreement with the Government of Nova Scotia, investing over $39 million to improve access to new and existing treatments for rare diseases. This funding will help ensure that more people living with rare conditions get the medications, early diagnosis, and screening they [...]
BIG NEWS: We’re delivering $12.4 million over the next three years so kids will have access to consistent breakfast programs and a better lunch program right across Nova Scotia! I’ve long advocated for a National School Food Program because kids need good, healthy food in their bellies so they can focus on learning, growing, [...]
Amazing game! Special shout out to Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s Nathan MacKinnon — tournament MVP! Great to see Sid wearing the C for Team Canada
Today, on the National Flag of Canada Day, we’re celebrating 60 years of the red and white maple leaf flying high as a symbol of resilience, unity, and pride! Since 1965, our flag has represented the values that define us as Canadians—generosity, openness, respect, and equality. From coast to coast to coast, our flag [...]
This is incredibly important work. I’m grateful to see the Premiers, and Ministers responsible for internal trade, of all provinces and territories, sitting down with our government to hash this out and make significant progress. This work has been underway for a long time and the end result will be so good our country. [...]
Here is a copy of Prime Minister Trudeau's speech from the evening of February 1st, 2025. You can watch the speech here. Prime Minister’s Remarks (Check Against Delivery): Remarques du premier ministre (Vérifiez avec le discours actuel) : Bonsoir. Good evening. Today, the United States informed us they will be imposing 25% tariffs on [...]
We launched the Women Veterans Advisory Council—another step toward breaking down systemic barriers for women Veterans. Guided by the principle “nothing for us, without us,” this Council will provide essential insight to ensure programs and services truly meet the needs of women Veterans. With their diverse lived experiences, expertise, and dedication, these 12 inaugural [...]
The loss of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Gregory Applin is immense, and there are no words to fully express the profound sorrow felt by those here in HRM, and across Canada. PO 2 Applin served the Royal Canadian Navy with honour and dedication for 19 years. His commitment and service to our country will [...]
Today, on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), we remember. We honor the six million Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust and the courage of survivors and those who resisted the Nazis. Antisemitism and hatred persist today, and we must stand united against them. Attacks on the Jewish community are attacks on us all. [...]