National Universal Pharmacare Update: we just tabled Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act

We’re moving National Universal Pharmacare forward!!!! We just tabled Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act. This important legislation will guide our government’s work to deliver National Universal Pharmacare for all Canadians. As you know, I’ve been advocating for National Universal Pharmacare for years and I’m so pumped to see this moving forward. No one should [...]

National Universal Pharmacare Update: we just tabled Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act2024-03-08T18:29:07-03:00

Supporting seniors is the right thing to do.

As you know, I'm not a very partisan person, I'm more about focusing on what we can do to work together to better support our communities. But every time I hear the Conservatives talk about how if they were in our shoes they would make deep cuts to services, I think back to their [...]

Supporting seniors is the right thing to do.2024-03-01T10:50:21-03:00

What the Canadian Dental Care Plan means for folks in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour

Love hearing from seniors that they're approved for the NEW Canadian Dental Care Plan! Here's what the Canadian Dental Care Plan means for folks in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour: Find all the details of the Canadian Dental Care Plan here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental.html

What the Canadian Dental Care Plan means for folks in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour2024-02-29T16:58:12-03:00

Sweden will become the 32nd NATO Ally

Sweden will become the 32nd NATO Ally! This is very good news, as ratifying Sweden’s bid for NATO will serve to strengthen our Alliance. I recently returned from meetings with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and I can say without a doubt that I’ve never seen the Alliance stronger. We Are NATO. [...]

Sweden will become the 32nd NATO Ally2024-02-29T13:03:43-03:00

Canada stands with Ukraine

Canada stands with Ukraine. It’s been two years since Russia launched their brutal, illegal invasion of Ukraine—an assault against the rules-based order. As Ukraine continues to fight for their sovereignty and for their freedom, they are fighting for democracy. As the Prime Minister said earlier today, “they are fighting to remind the world that [...]

Canada stands with Ukraine2024-02-29T13:09:43-03:00

NEW: An increase to the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program

Low-to-median households in Nova Scotia that heat their homes with oil, can get up to $30,000 in funding to cover the full cost of switching to a cold climate heat pump! It's no secret that oil heat is both expensive and tough on the environment. But when a household switches from oil heat to [...]

NEW: An increase to the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program2024-02-21T13:26:01-03:00

Was great to meet with OCdt (II) Kaitlyn Rainault of the Royal Military College of Canada, and a constituent of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!

Thrilled to have the opportunity to meet with OCdt (II) Kaitlyn Rainault of the Royal Military College of Canada, and a constituent of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. It was great to hear about the incredible path she’s on and I’m so grateful for her service. Thank you again for meeting with me, OCdt Rainault! You’re the [...]

Was great to meet with OCdt (II) Kaitlyn Rainault of the Royal Military College of Canada, and a constituent of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!2024-02-07T16:00:36-03:00

I was thrilled to vote in support of Bill C-355

Thrilled to vote in support of Bill C-355. This important legislation will put an end to the live export of horses from Canada to foreign countries to be slaughtered for human consumption. Folks like Jann Arden, and so many of my constituents across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour have been vocal and steadfast supporters of this important [...]

I was thrilled to vote in support of Bill C-3552024-02-02T11:52:17-03:00