It’s World Down Syndrome Day! It’s a great day to help raise awareness for people with Down syndrome. This year’s theme is ‘With us, not for us’. An excellent reminder that persons with Down syndrome should be at the table and part of the work that’s underway to advocate for them. Part of the [...]
Did you know that as our population ages, the number of Canadians living with dementia is expected to reach nearly 1 million individuals by 2030? I want you to know that we recently announced more funding to support these important brain health research and innovation initiatives. The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation [...]
Marg Princess Warrior invaded Parliament Hill today! This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Happy International Women's Day! This year's theme for #IWD2023 is "Every woman counts." All women, from all walks of life, have a place in every facet of our society. Women belong in boardrooms, in the House of Commons, in Council chambers, in legislatures—women belong at the decision-making table. Women belong.
From coast-to-coast-to-coast, Canadians stand with Ukraine. It’s been one year since Russia began it’s brutal and illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainians, day in and day out, continue to stand up for their country, for democracy, and for human rights. And Canada remains steadfast in our support. Since Russia launched their full-scale invasion of [...]
Whenever I have the opportunity, I visit the National War Memorial in Ottawa, to pay my respects. To remember. To reflect. To give thanks to those who serve, who have served, and to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Lest We Forget. (Also found on Instagram and Facebook)
Busy sitting week in Ottawa so far. Lots of excellent meetings, including delegates from the Canadian Labour Congress, Electro Federation Canada, and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada. A few of the topics we discussed: Investing in the care economy Supply chain issues facing the electrical and automation industry Legislation against replacement workers Better support for [...]
Yesterday’s healthcare announcement was huge. Nova Scotians and all Canadians deserve a publicly funded healthcare system that’s there for them when they need it. Emergency rooms that are open and able to help when they need it. Surgeries that are scheduled and take place when they need it. I want you to know that [...]
Back in Ottawa for the House of Commons sitting. It was great to join members of Canada’s Naval Reserve as they mark 100 years of service to Canada. Thank you for all you do! Glad to see important legislation up in the House of Commons this week, including one that’s near and dear to [...]
Hazel McCallion leaves an extraordinary legacy. An inspiring trailblazer. https://www.cbc.ca/.../hazel-mccallion-dead-at-101-1.6730009
