I’m at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in Vilnius, Lithuania with several of my colleagues representing Canada. The NATO alliance has never been more relevant or more united in my lifetime. I was deeply moved when Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuhla took time to join us virtually from the frontline in the Donbas region [...]
Today and every day we must work towards a safer and more inclusive Canada where LGBTQ2+ people are able to be themselves. As we mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we reaffirm our commitment to build more inclusive communities and stand up for LGBTQ2+ people and their rights. #IDAHTB2022 [...]
Two years. This is my House of Commons statement on the 2nd anniversary of the mass shooting in Nova Scotia. My heart goes out to those who continue to feel the pain and loss from this tragedy. #NovaScotiaStrong
I want our government to move as quick as we can on developing a national school food policy and implementing national school nutritious meal program. I sat down with Karina Gould, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development to discuss my thoughts on this, and to push for us to move faster. She [...]
There are volunteers in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour whose hard work will leave a lasting impact in our community. Volunteers like Jim & Judie Edgar. This Daffodil Month, I hope you'll take a little time to visit the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors, and support the Canadian Cancer Society's #DaffodilCampaign.
Huge thanks to firefighters Brendan, Mike and Joe for meeting with me today. I wasn’t aware that assaults on firefighters are on the rise. We need to do everything we can to protect our first responders. I hear you, I’m on this. Thank you for all you do!
We're delivering an extra $2 billion to the provinces and territories to help address medical waitlist backlogs caused by COVID-19. This funding is on top of existing investments like the Canadian Health Transfer! Learn more: https://www.cbc.ca/.../feds-surgery-backlong-2b-cash...
Canada announces additional measures to support Ukraine February 24, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine. These additional unprovoked actions are another clear and further violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. They are also in violation of Russia’s obligations under international law and the [...]
February 24th, 2022 This is a dark day. My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people who are dealing with a brutal act of war against their country. As they fight for their country’s sovereignty, they are also fighting to uphold international law, and for democracy. As the Prime Minister said earlier, this is [...]
February 19th, 2022 Mr. Darren Fisher (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors, Lib.): Canada has a beautiful democracy, but let me be clear: Although beauty is not always perfect or without flaws, it is beautiful nonetheless, and our democracy is under attack by those who seek to destabilize it and to harm it. [...]