We all know that global inflation is driving up the cost of living. It’s making it harder for some folks in our community to make ends meet—especially low to modest income seniors. That’s why Budget 2023 will deliver the New Grocery Rebate. Delivered through the GST Credit program, the rebate is carefully targeted to [...]
Good news for seniors! The Canada Dental Benefit has already helped over 250,000 kids under 12-years old, across Canada, get the dental care they need. But if there’s one thing I’ve heard from seniors in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, it’s that many are having to choose between taking care of their teeth or paying their bills. [...]
Earlier today I met with Shelley, Dawn, and Briana from Women's Shelters Canada to discuss the government’s National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Thank you for all you do. You are doing incredibly important work in our communities, including your advocacy to end gender-based violence across Canada. When it comes to implementing this [...]
If there’s one thing I love about Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, it’s the compassion and love that people have for their neighbours. It is so important to me, that as a government, we bring that same level of compassion and awareness to the decision-making table in Ottawa. The New Grocery Rebate will help those in our [...]
Budget 2023 delivers $198.3 billion to improve health care across Canada. We are here to help the provinces and territories improve health care because you shouldn’t have to wait so long for surgery, and you deserve to see a doctor when you need one. We know that dental care is out of reach for [...]
A new grocery rebate is on the way for Canadians who need it the most. Here’s what it means for low to modest income families. (Also found on Instagram and Facebook)
Busy week in Ottawa so far! Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland just tabled Budget 2023, our government’s plan to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more secure Canadian economy—for everyone. I want to take a moment to highlight a few measures that will benefit folks back home! Those of us in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour already know [...]
We all owe a debt of gratitude to Canada’s firefighters. Thank you for all you do. I started the day off this morning discussing issues facing Canada’s firefighters. Thanks to Halifax Professional Firefighters President Brendan Meagher & VP Joe Triff for the great meeting.
NOTHING stops Dartmouth's Marie Jones! Please join me in congratulating Marie on earning her Master's degree at the age of 92! We are all so proud of you!
It’s Purple Day! Did you know that Purple Day was founded by Nova Scotia’s own, Cassidy Megan? Over 300,000 Canadians, including Cassidy Megan, live with epilepsy. She created this day to help raise awareness of epilepsy and to eliminate the fear and stigma surrounding it. Back in 2012, my friend Geoff Regan’s Private Member’s [...]
