Great discussion with Bryn, Cecil, Kyle, and Mary of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations! We discussed important student priorities such as expanding the Canada Student Grants program, and pausing repayment of student loans for new parents. Thank you so much for the meeting and for sharing your important perspectives.
Did you know that in Nova Scotia alone, more than 18,000 Canadians directly rely on open trade with the US? The US purchases 68% of Nova Scotia's international goods. After more than a year of negotiating, Canada got a good deal on the new NAFTA, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country. [...]
Folks, there’s a lot of misinformation out there surrounding the Coronavirus. We need to remember that spreading stigmatizing stereotypes and misinformation only harms! Looking for the facts? Visit: http://Canada.ca/coronavirus for up to date information.
We're getting closer to ratifying the new NAFTA! This is good news for Nova Scotian businesses that rely on free trade agreements like NAFTA to grow and provide good jobs here at home. Many companies located in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, especially in Burnside, are relying on this deal to continue exporting to US-based businesses. Greater [...]
Was Dr. Jim Smith your family doctor? Do you have fond memories to share? Today I had an opportunity to honour him in the House of Commons!
Good to chat with Minister Chrystia Freeland about the importance of the new NAFTA agreement. Today the Minister tabled legislation in order to ratify the agreement, safeguarding more than $2 billion dollars a day in cross-border trade!
With over 50% of all of Canada's food exports destined for the US, Canadians are counting on cross-partisan support in order to ratify the new NAFTA agreement! This week we're tabling legislation to ratify the new NAFTA deal, the final step in safeguarding more than $2 billion a day in cross-border trade. Here's a [...]
It’s time to have YOUR say on #YourBudget 2020! Pre-budget consultation surveys are up, and we want your ideas! Strengthening the Middle Class Climate Change and Protecting the Environment Health and Safety of Canadians Reconciliation Take the surveys here: https://budget.gc.ca/…/prebudget-prebudgetaire/index-en.html Have a big idea, or more you’d like to share? Send an email to budget2020@canada.ca [...]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Great news for social enterprises! The Investment Readiness Program helps social purpose organizations explore, grow and thrive across Canada! These organizations are contributing to solving pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges. The Community Foundation of Canada has opened a call for applications which will be open from January 8 to February [...]
I’ve spent much of the holiday break studying up for my role as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health!