See you soon, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!
Leaving snowy Ottawa today and I can’t wait to get back home to my family, friends, and community. See you soon, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!
My friend and colleague, the Hon. Jim Carr, will be terribly missed
My friend and colleague, the Hon. Jim Carr was the epitome of a gentleman. So thoughtful, so positive—when he spoke, people listened. An amazing musician, an incredible advocate, a wonderful human. He will be terribly missed. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
December 6 is The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
On December 6, The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember: Geneviève Bergeron Hélène Colgan Nathalie Croteau Barbara Daigneault Anne-Marie Edward Maud Haviernick Maryse Laganière Maryse Leclair Anne-Marie Lemay Sonia Pelletier Michèle Richard Annie St-Arneault Annie Turcotte Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz As we remember the names of these young women and [...]
Applications are now open for the Canada Dental Benefit for children under 12!
Applications are now open for the Canada Dental Benefit for children under 12! We know that tooth decay is the most common, yet preventable, childhood chronic disease in Canada. Part of our government’s affordability plan, the benefit is here to help families across Canada access affordable dental care that their young children need. In [...]
It’s Giving Tuesday, a global movement of generosity!
It’s #GivingTuesday, a global movement of generosity! It’s a great day to perform random acts of kindness and help out charitable organizations across Canada. (Also found on Instagram and Facebook)
I met with delegates from the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations in Ottawa
Fabulous meeting with delegates from the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations today in Ottawa. I always appreciate your thoughts and advice. And we’ll keep listening and working with you to make life more affordable for students. Thank you so much for your time.
The Canadian Coast Guard plays an important role in Canada’s Arctic search and rescue readiness
Another busy week in Ottawa! We are sitting every week until the House rises in the middle of December. I’m at the Standing Committee on National Defence today learning more about the important role the Canadian Coast Guard plays in Canada's Arctic search and rescue readiness. Huge thanks to the incredible Canadian Coast Guard [...]
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Grant to help low-to-median-income Canadian households transition to reliable electric heat pumps
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Grant to help low-to-median-income Canadian households transition to reliable electric heat pumps instead of expensive home heating oil. Delivered BEFORE installation, the grant will provide eligible homeowners with up to $5,000 to cover costs including: the purchase and installation of an eligible heat pump electrical upgrades required for the [...]
I’m in Washington D.C. this week with the Standing Committee on National Defence
I’m in Washington D.C. this week with the Standing Committee on National Defence. Great to meet with Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, MGen Michel-Henri St-Louis, and Sara Cohen. We discussed shared priorities, challenges, and the importance of the special relationship between Canada and the US.
We are permanently eliminating the interest on all Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans beginning April 2023
Whether you’re currently paying off your student loan, or will be in the future—we are permanently eliminating the interest on all Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans beginning April 2023. https://www.budget.gc.ca/fes-eea/2022/home-accueil-en.html