We raised the Pride flag here on Parliament Hill
Today we raised the Pride flag here on Parliament Hill. A powerful symbol of solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and a great way to launch Pride season.
In attendance: The Installation of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour as Governor General of Canada
A true honour to be present for the installation of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour as Governor General of Canada. Throughout her remarkable career, Louise Arbour has served Canada and the international community with distinction. I wish her every success as Canada's 31st Governor General. You can learn more about her here: [...]
Recognizing Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s Military Members on Canadian Armed Forces Day
Here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, members of the Canadian Armed Forces are our neighbours, our kids' hockey coaches, and a major part of our community. Today, on Canadian Armed Forces Day, we recognize the more than 100,000 members of the Regular Force and Reserve Force who serve our country with courage, professionalism, and dedication. The [...]
Meetings with wonderful stakeholders in Ottawa
A large part of my time here in Ottawa is focused on my roles as Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians and Vice Chair of the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, along with meeting with my caucus colleagues to advocate for issues that matter deeply to folks back home. I don’t [...]
Making the Disability Tax Credit more accessible for Canadians
From my many conversations with constituents, and with the organizations who support persons with disabilities, I know just how important the Disability Tax Credit is to individuals and their families. I’ve also heard, loud and clear, how difficult it can be to access. The paperwork, the process, and the barriers that stand in the [...]
Read more about our new government’s Spring Economic Update
I've had the opportunity to dig into our new government's Spring Economic Update, and if there's one thing it makes clear, it's this: while the world is rapidly changing and increasingly fragmented and challenging, our government is focused on what we can control. That means building a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy [...]
Are you—or do you know—a young person looking for a summer job?
If you’re a young person looking for a summer job, or know someone who is, this is a great place to start!! We’re delivering more than $1 million right here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour to help create job opportunities for young people aged 15 to 30. This is a real opportunity for youth in our [...]
Remembering Vimy Ridge
On April 9, 1917, Canadians, fighting together as one Corps for the first time, captured and held Vimy Ridge. It was a defining moment, not only on the battlefield, but in the story of Canada itself. Nearly 3,600 Canadians lost their lives, and more than 10,000 were wounded. Today, we remember their courage, their [...]
Minister of Fisheries denies Fisheries Act Authorization for infill at Dartmouth Cove
Dartmouth Cove is not a dumping ground. Today, Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson said no to infill for the sake of infill in Dartmouth Cove. For nearly four years, our community has spoken loudly against a proposal to infill nearly 7 acres of water in Dartmouth Cove with pyritic slate. In my ten years [...]
Canada Recognizes March 26th as Purple Day
Today is Purple Day Let’s raise awareness and support those living with epilepsy each and every day. More than 300,000 Canadians live with epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects the brain and causes seizures. Thanks to Cassidy Megan, with the support of former MP Geoff Regan, Canada officially recognizes March 26 as Purple Day. [...]