In Ottawa – Page 11 – Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament Dartmouth

Minister of Sport, Pascale St-Onge announced new actions that our Government is taking to improve governance of federally funded sport organizations, enhance safety, and include athletes in decision-making

Whether it’s our kids learning how to paddle on Lake Banook, or Canada’s top figure skaters competing at the Olympics— the Canadian sport system must put the well-being of ALL sport participants first to ensure their physical and mental safety. Yesterday, Canada’s Minister of Sport, Pascale St-Onge announced new actions that our Government is [...]

Minister of Sport, Pascale St-Onge announced new actions that our Government is taking to improve governance of federally funded sport organizations, enhance safety, and include athletes in decision-makingOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2023-09-11T13:03:36-04:00

We’ve introduced targeted affordability measures to help with the increased costs of global inflation

We know that global inflation increased the cost of just about everything, especially groceries and essentials. And I know from chatting with folks in our community that those most vulnerable are really feeling the pinch. That’s why we’ve introduced targeted affordability measures to help, like the new one-time grocery rebate! Delivered through the GST [...]

We’ve introduced targeted affordability measures to help with the increased costs of global inflationOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2023-09-11T13:06:01-04:00

Deadline approaching: nominate an individual, not-for-profit, or business for Canada’s Volunteer Awards!

DEADLINE IS TOMORROW In case you missed it, tomorrow is the deadline to nominate an individual, not-for-profit, or business for Canada’s Volunteer Awards! Do you know someone in our community that has shown commitment and dedication to finding solutions to social challenges? Nominate them! These incredible volunteers and groups support our community, and now’s [...]

Deadline approaching: nominate an individual, not-for-profit, or business for Canada’s Volunteer Awards!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2023-09-11T13:07:31-04:00

Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system: thank you

Have you thanked a nurse today? Huge thanks to the compassionate, hardworking nurses out there. You’re the backbone of our healthcare system and I know the past few years have been particularly challenging for you. Thank you for all you do.

Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system: thank youOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2023-09-11T13:12:39-04:00

Meetings on the Hill: the Canadian Lung Association, MS Canada, and Unifor Canada National Staff and Unifor Marine Workers (MWF) local 1

Fantastic meetings on the Hill today. I started my day off with the Canadian Lung Association, discussing many important topics, one being youth vaping. We all need to do everything we can to prevent kids from vaping. Young people and those who do not use tobacco products should absolutely not vape because it is [...]

Meetings on the Hill: the Canadian Lung Association, MS Canada, and Unifor Canada National Staff and Unifor Marine Workers (MWF) local 1Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2023-09-11T13:24:26-04:00

I met with Carrie, Morrell, Elinor, and Jade from My Voice, My Choice and listened to their personal stories and calls for advocacy

It was an honour to have a chance to meet with Carrie, Morrell, Elinor, and Jade from My Voice, My Choice, and listen to their personal stories and calls for advocacy. Their stories represent so many victim-complainants, whose voices have been silenced against their wishes, by unwanted s.486.4 publication bans. As it stands today, [...]

I met with Carrie, Morrell, Elinor, and Jade from My Voice, My Choice and listened to their personal stories and calls for advocacyOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2023-09-11T13:33:02-04:00

C’est la vision au coeur de notre plan pour soutenir nos langues officielles

C'est la vision au coeur de notre plan pour soutenir nos langues officielles. On propose des initiatives pour favoriser : L'immigration francophone Le continuum en éducation La vitalité de nos communautés Le leadership du gouv // This is our vision to support our two official languages. We are proposing initiatives to promote: Francophone immigration [...]

C’est la vision au coeur de notre plan pour soutenir nos langues officiellesOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2023-05-01T17:28:20-04:00

Remembering Dr. Jake, (John O’Connor)

As you may have heard, we recently lost Dartmouth—Cole Harbour's Dr. Jake (John O'Connor). Dr. Jake was a truly wonderful human-being and it was an honour to rise in the House of Commons and pay tribute to him. Thank you for everything, Jake.

Remembering Dr. Jake, (John O’Connor)Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2023-04-26T17:08:21-04:00

Government services impacted by the public service labour disruption.

Public Service Labour Disruption: MP Fisher and our team are deeply grateful for Canada’s hardworking public servants. And we firmly recognize and respect the right of public servants to strike. We also understand that labour disruption can be stressful for our constituents who depend on important government services. We want you to know that [...]

Government services impacted by the public service labour disruption.darrenfisher2023-04-24T10:35:12-04:00

We’re working closely with stakeholders, like the Canadian Dental Association, to develop and implement the Canadian Dental Care Plan

We know that oral care is healthcare. And we know how important dental care is for Canadians. That’s why we’re working in close collaboration with key stakeholders like the Canadian Dental Association to continue to develop and implement the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Did you know that the Canada Dental Benefit has already helped [...]

We’re working closely with stakeholders, like the Canadian Dental Association, to develop and implement the Canadian Dental Care PlanOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2023-09-11T15:32:09-04:00