I’m headed back to Dartmouth—Cole Harbour after a busy spring sitting in the House of Commons! We introduced legislation to: Better support seniors Provide $10/day childcare Strengthen gun control Lift more Canadians out of poverty Ban conversion ‘therapy’ Support Ukraine Move forward on dental care Strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces Make housing more affordable [...]
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, let's take time to recognize the contributions and rich cultures, histories, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. Learn more about #NIPD2022 here: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/.../1100100.../1534874583157 Here's a newly released music video from Myles Goodwyn, Kalo Johnson, Deedee Austin, and Tom Jackson—featuring artists, dancers, volunteers, and drummers from the [...]
We just announced a new program to help low-income seniors with tasks like snow removal, light housekeeping, meal delivery and transportation! We know that seniors want to be able to live a safe and healthy life, while staying in their own home and community for as long as possible. That’s why Minister Kamal Khera [...]
Where do you paddle or row? I let folks across Canada know all about Dartmouth-Cole Harbour's incredible paddling and rowing clubs!! Calling all paddlers and rowers! What's your club?
On this day in 1944, thousands of Canadians lost their lives or were wounded as they fought valiantly for democracy and for our freedom. On the 78th anniversary of D-Day we remember their courage and their sacrifice. Lest we forget. https://www.veterans.gc.ca/.../d-day-and-the-battle-of...
We’ve heard loud and clear from Canadians that they want to see stronger action on gun crime. We’ve recently introduced the strongest gun control measures in over forty years, including: Implementing a national freeze on handguns to prevent individuals from bringing newly acquired handguns into Canada and from buying, selling, and transferring handguns within [...]
Happy National AccessAbility Week! We need to keep working on creating a Canada that's disability #InclusiveFromTheStart, by breaking down barriers, celebrating disability diversity, and considering the needs of everyone right from the beginning. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/.../national-accessability-week.html
I’m at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session in Vilnius, Lithuania with several of my colleagues representing Canada. The NATO alliance has never been more relevant or more united in my lifetime. I was deeply moved when Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuhla took time to join us virtually from the frontline in the Donbas region [...]
Today and every day we must work towards a safer and more inclusive Canada where LGBTQ2+ people are able to be themselves. As we mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we reaffirm our commitment to build more inclusive communities and stand up for LGBTQ2+ people and their rights. #IDAHTB2022 [...]
Two years. This is my House of Commons statement on the 2nd anniversary of the mass shooting in Nova Scotia. My heart goes out to those who continue to feel the pain and loss from this tragedy. #NovaScotiaStrong
