In Ottawa – Page 34 – Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament Dartmouth

Our Government’s Speech from the Throne Will Lay Out Our Plan to Keep Moving Forward in a Way that Takes Care of Canadians & Safely Restarts Our Economy

Our Government's Speech from the Throne will lay out our plan to keep moving forward in a way that takes care of Canadians and safely restarts (& kickstarts) our economy. WATCH LIVE NOW: https://www.cpac.ca/en/direct/cpac1/ Later this evening at 7:30pm Atlantic, the Prime Minister will deliver an address to the nation. It will be broadcast [...]

Our Government’s Speech from the Throne Will Lay Out Our Plan to Keep Moving Forward in a Way that Takes Care of Canadians & Safely Restarts Our EconomyOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-09-25T17:50:43-03:00

The Mi’kmaw have a constitutionally protected treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood

2020-09-22 I have always appreciated the good relationship Nova Scotia Caucus has with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs. We are all Treaty people. To be clear, we firmly recognize that the Mi’kmaw have a constitutionally protected treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood. Yesterday, Minister Jordan and Minster Bennett [...]

The Mi’kmaw have a constitutionally protected treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihooddarrenfisher2020-09-23T09:13:20-03:00

We Just announced a $1 Billion Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to Build Thousands of New Affordable Housing Units to Address Urgent Housing Needs of Vulnerable Canadians

BREAKING: We just announced a $1 Billion Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to build thousands of new affordable housing units to address urgent housing needs of vulnerable Canadians. When Canadians were asked to stay home to help contain the spread of COVID-19, too many were without a safe place during this pandemic. And now more [...]

We Just announced a $1 Billion Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to Build Thousands of New Affordable Housing Units to Address Urgent Housing Needs of Vulnerable CanadiansOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-09-09T10:09:58-03:00

JUST ANNOUNCED: Canada’s First Ever Black Entrepreneurship Program, an Investment of up to Nearly $221 Million

JUST ANNOUNCED: Canada’s 1st ever Black Entrepreneurship Program, an investment of up to nearly $221 million (up to $93 million from our government and up to $128 million committed in lending capital from financial institutions) We know that many Black entrepreneurs and business owners continue to face systemic barriers to equal economic participation and [...]

JUST ANNOUNCED: Canada’s First Ever Black Entrepreneurship Program, an Investment of up to Nearly $221 MillionOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-05-28T10:33:44-03:00

We Announced that the CERB has been Extended for 4 Weeks as We Transition to a Simplified EI Program, Including 3 New Recovery Benefits

ICYMI: We announced that the CERB has been extended for 4 weeks as we transition to a simplified EI program. And we are planning to introduce 3 new recovery benefits for Canadians who are sick, caring for their family, or not EI-eligible. Learn more about how we’re continuing to support Canadians https://www.canada.ca/…/supporting-canadians-through-the-ne… [...]

We Announced that the CERB has been Extended for 4 Weeks as We Transition to a Simplified EI Program, Including 3 New Recovery BenefitsOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-05-28T10:34:09-03:00

Minister Freeland and Minister Qualtrough Announced a 4-Week Extension to the CERB to Help Folks as We Transition to the Next Step of Our Recovery plan

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 [...]

Minister Freeland and Minister Qualtrough Announced a 4-Week Extension to the CERB to Help Folks as We Transition to the Next Step of Our Recovery planOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-06-20T16:20:18-03:00

Canada Launched the Lebanon Matching Fund for Donations Collected Directly from Canadians

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 [...]

Canada Launched the Lebanon Matching Fund for Donations Collected Directly from CanadiansOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-08-11T11:06:48-03:00

Have You Downloaded the New COVID Alert App?

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

Have You Downloaded the New COVID Alert App?Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-08-11T11:26:24-03:00

Our Safe Restart Agreement with the Provinces and Territories Will See $19 Billion Invested in Canadians

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

Our Safe Restart Agreement with the Provinces and Territories Will See $19 Billion Invested in CanadiansOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-08-15T10:38:07-03:00

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

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 [...]

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 FamiliesOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-06-19T09:45:49-03:00