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 [...]
It’s #GivingTuesday, a global movement of generosity! It’s a great day to perform random acts of kindness and help out charitable organizations across Canada. (Also found on Instagram and Facebook)
Fabulous meeting with delegates from the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations today in Ottawa. I always appreciate your thoughts and advice. And we’ll keep listening and working with you to make life more affordable for students. Thank you so much for your time.
