I want our government to move as quick as we can on developing a national school food policy and implementing national school nutritious meal program. I sat down with Karina Gould, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development to discuss my thoughts on this, and to push for us to move faster. She [...]
There are volunteers in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour whose hard work will leave a lasting impact in our community. Volunteers like Jim & Judie Edgar. This Daffodil Month, I hope you'll take a little time to visit the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors, and support the Canadian Cancer Society's #DaffodilCampaign.
Huge thanks to firefighters Brendan, Mike and Joe for meeting with me today. I wasn’t aware that assaults on firefighters are on the rise. We need to do everything we can to protect our first responders. I hear you, I’m on this. Thank you for all you do!
We're delivering an extra $2 billion to the provinces and territories to help address medical waitlist backlogs caused by COVID-19. This funding is on top of existing investments like the Canadian Health Transfer! Learn more: https://www.cbc.ca/.../feds-surgery-backlong-2b-cash...
Canada announces additional measures to support Ukraine February 24, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine. These additional unprovoked actions are another clear and further violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. They are also in violation of Russia’s obligations under international law and the [...]
February 24th, 2022 This is a dark day. My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people who are dealing with a brutal act of war against their country. As they fight for their country’s sovereignty, they are also fighting to uphold international law, and for democracy. As the Prime Minister said earlier, this is [...]
February 19th, 2022 Mr. Darren Fisher (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors, Lib.): Canada has a beautiful democracy, but let me be clear: Although beauty is not always perfect or without flaws, it is beautiful nonetheless, and our democracy is under attack by those who seek to destabilize it and to harm it. [...]
Whether it's misinformation designed to incite and divide us, or hateful callers and harmful packages sent to offices—the rise in hate is something we must all recognize and stand up against. This was my statement virtually in the House of Commons today:
Good news for seniors who saw a reduction in GIS or Allowance benefits after receiving pandemic benefits! We all know that this pandemic has been challenging for just about everyone. And we know that it’s been particularly hard for seniors across Canada—especially those most vulnerable. I’ve heard from seniors in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and right [...]
February 4, 2022 As an ally Member of the Parliamentary Black Caucus, I signed my name to this statement. Canadians watched in horror as swastikas, Confederate flags and other symbols of hate and terror were flying on Parliament Hill. Peaceful protests are important to our democracy, but there is nothing peaceful about a swastika, [...]
