Wishing everyone in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour a warm and bright holiday season!
Wishing everyone in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour a warm and bright holiday season!
The practice of so-called “conversion therapy” is now illegal in Canada
The practice of so-called “conversion therapy” is now illegal in Canada. We can make sensible and positive changes for this country when Parliament works together for Canadians.
I’m looking forward to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland delivering the Economic and Fiscal Update 2021 in the House of Commons today
It's been a busy start to the week with lots of briefings on our Government's support and programming for Canada's seniors. I'm looking forward to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland delivering the Economic and Fiscal Update 2021 in the House of Commons around 5:00 p.m. AST today. The update will [...]
Pleased to show my support for the Prince Edward Island Potato growers
Best potatoes in the world! Maybe it’s that bright red mud? Pleased to show my support for the Prince Edward Island Potato growers. Our government is doing everything we can to get our incredible PEI potatoes back to the US Market. This has to be a #TeamCanada approach, and we won’t stop until we reach [...]
On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember the 14 young women murdered at the École Polytechnique de Montréal
Geneviève Bergeron Maryse Laganière Hélène Colgan Maryse Leclair Nathalie Croteau Anne-Marie Lemay Barbara Daigneault Sonia Pelletier Anne-Marie Edward Michèle Richard Maud Haviernick Annie St-Arneault Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz Annie Turcotte On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember the 14 young women murdered at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in [...]
I’ve just been appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors!
I've just been appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors! I'm looking forward to working with my colleague Minister Kamal Khera to ensure that all Canadians have the opportunity to age with dignity—enjoying social and economic security. https://pm.gc.ca/…/prime-minister-welcomes-new-parliamentar…
Bill C-4, our Government’s legislation to ban conversion therapy was fast-tracked through the House of Commons today!
Awesome news! Bill C-4, our Government's legislation to ban conversion therapy was fast-tracked through the House of Commons today! The Bill was passed in the House unanimously, and now it's off to the Senate. Absolutely NO ONE should ever be subjected to so-called 'conversion therapy'—it's degrading, it's cruel, it's torture. Period. https://www.parl.ca/DocumentV…/…/44-1/bill/C-4/first-reading [...]
I rose in the House of Commons to share the importance of Giving Tuesday!
How are you celebrating Giving Tuesday? Today I rose in the House of Commons to share the importance of this incredible movement. And I asked all Canadians to take part! Ways you can take part: Sign up to volunteer to help your favourite charity or org Donate Perform an act of kindness in your [...]
Did you know November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women?
Did you know November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women? Today also begins the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)! Together, we must stand with women – speak out, take action, and stand up to all forms of #GBV. DYK: In response to the rise in [...]
Looking for your next job? The Government of Canada’s Job Bank is a great place to start!
Looking for your next job? The Government of Canada's Job Bank is a great place to start. Our team took a quick look at jobs available in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and noticed everything from Early Childhood Educator positions, and restaurant jobs, to metal fabricator opportunities. Check it out: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home