We’ve been working to support folks through the COVID-19 pandemic. And as we move forward towards reopening and recovery, we’re introducing new benefits and greater flexibility to help you and your family. We want to make sure you’re able to put your health and safety first. Minister Freeland and Minister Qualtrough just announced a [...]
People in Beirut are working to recover from the devastating explosion. Canada is deeply saddened by the devastating toll of the tragic explosion in Beirut—and overwhelmingly, Canadians want to help. Canada launched the Lebanon Matching Fund for donations collected directly from Canadians. For every dollar Canadians donate between August 4 and 24, 2020 to [...]
Posted: August 5, 2020 Have you downloaded the new COVID Alert app yet? It takes just a few mins to set up and it’s super important! Check it out? canada.ca/coronavirus
Protecting Canadians and getting the economy up and running is a true Team Canada effort! Our Safe Restart Agreement with the provinces and territories will see $19 billion invested in protecting the health of Canadians, getting people safely back to work, and preparing for a potential second wave. #TeamEffort
On this Sickle Cell Awareness Day, I want to recognize the incredible organizations who are working so hard to raise awareness and to support individuals with sickle cell and their families. Sickle Cell Disease is one of the most predominant genetic diseases in the world-with about 6,000 Canadians living with it. When I sponsored [...]
My "office" looks a bit different these days! As businesses across Canada are finding ways to continue working within the constraints of a global pandemic (Zoom meetings anyone?), Parliament is no different! We've made history with a hybrid format in the House of Commons. A small group of Members are meeting in the Chamber, [...]
I honoured the resilience of Nova Scotians through so much heartache, virtually in the House of Commons today. I know that we will not let tragedy take away our spirit and what it means to be Nova Scotian. #NovaScotiaStrong
The $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund, a program designed to support community organizations who are providing essential services to vulnerable Canadians through the COVID-19 crisis, is now open for applications! https://www.canada.ca/…/emergency-community-support-fund.ht…
Our Government is providing up to $3 billion in support to increase the wages of low-income essential workers! My office has been getting quite a few questions on who will receive the extra funding. We're cost-sharing these wage top-ups with the provinces and territories. And each province or territory will determine which workers are [...]
Hey students, the CESB launches Friday- are you ready? Eligible students can receive $1,250/month from May to August 2020. And eligible students with disabilities or dependents can receive $2,000/month. The application period launches tomorrow, but you should make sure you're prepared ahead of time by following these steps: If you've never filed a tax [...]