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
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the more than 6 million Jews who were persecuted and murdered by Nazis. We recommit our efforts to keep their memory alive for future generations. We must always stand with the Jewish community against antisemitism. #IHRD
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 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.
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! 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 [...]