Today we’ll be announcing our government’s new vision for our Canadian space program that will create jobs & opportunities now and into the future. Many schools and classes across Canada will take part in the National School Assembly on Space today. It’ll take place at 1:30pm live on the Canadian Space Agency Facebook page! [...]
Did you know that Canadian companies are innovators and leaders in the space and defence technology sector? Canadarm anyone? I keep expressing my support to Minister Navdeep Bains for a robust Canadian Space Strategy! Canadian companies, including those in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, are researching, designing, producing, and exporting made-in-Canada space & defence technology, while providing [...]
Neat opportunity! The Youth Ambassadors Program brings together youth (aged 15 to 18 years old) and adult mentors from Canada to promote mutual understanding, increase leadership, and prepare youth to make a difference in their communities. This is an intensive three-week program that takes place from July 15-August 2, 2019, and is carried out [...]
It’s the National Flag of Canada Day! Our flag is a powerful symbol of our Canadian identity. Did you know the Flag of Canada is marking its 54th anniversary this year? Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/…/national-flag-…/teachers-corner.html
FACT CHECK: Whoa, there's a lot of misinformation out there. Here's the cut and dry truth about the changes to Canada's impaired driving laws. Read here to separate the myths from the facts: https://www.justice.gc.ca/…/c…/sidl-rlcfa/qa_c46-qr_c46.html
I love the Dartmouth Ferry. Have you noticed any of the brand-new buses, or the new ferries on your commute? Partnering with the province and municipality, we invested in new ferries, new buses, and infrastructure upgrades at the ferry terminal to improve accessibility, improve commutes, and help improve the overall experience for riders. We [...]
Great to have NHL hockey hall of famer Eric Lindros at Committee today. We’re studying sports-related concussions and Eric had great insight to offer. I’ll try to post a clip of his testimony tomorrow.
I know I keep saying that the Clean Technology sector in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour is booming. But it's being recognized on the world's stage! Huge congratulations to Dartmouth's CarbonCure Technologies and Metamaterial Technologies Inc.for making the international 2019 Global CleanTech 100 List. This is great news, folks. Companies here in Dartmouth are doing BIG things. [...]
What's your BEST 'Dad joke'? As I parent I know how important it is to get kids reading from an early age. Sometimes, all it takes is finding the right book 😉 Huge thanks to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax for the incredible work they do in our community! [...]
Amazing! Had a super meeting with Nova Scotia’s Hannah Jackson and Heather from MindYourMind.ca! I love meeting with youth and learning about the incredible projects their working on. It’s extra great when their projects are about improving the mental health of their peers! Great work!