This morning we welcomed the Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King, number 426 to the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa. This particular helicopter spent more than 20 years flying out of CFB Shearwater! Brigadier-General Lise Bourgon, one of Canada’s first female helicopter pilots, spoke about the distinguished life of these beloved maritime helicopters. Rest [...]
Thank you to my good friend Geoff Regan for serving as Speaker of the House of Commons during the 42nd Parliament. Your work to bring decorum back to the House of Commons will leave a lasting legacy in this place. Thank you!
It’s important that all orders of government work together for Canadians. And our government recognizes the important role Municipalities play across Canada! It was great to attend the FCM reception and catch up with so many colleagues.
Today, I was officially sworn-in as the Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. I’m looking forward to the 43rd Parliament!
This Veterans’ Week we honour those who have served Canada in times of conflict and peace. And we honour the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces who serve today. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Italian Campaign, the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy and the Battle [...]
Canadians are proud of Canada's beauty. We want to paddle our lakes, swim in the ocean and hike through lush forests. We want to breathe clean air, and know that this place is protected for future generations. But we've polluted our planet for too long. And we know now that the consequences are more [...]
No one should have to choose between paying for their rent or for paying for the prescription drugs they need. As you know, I firmly believe in delivering real National Pharmacare for all Canadians. And I won’t stop advocating until this is a reality. We’ve been working hard on the foundation for National Pharmacare, [...]
It's come full circle! My private member's Bill, C-238, the 'National Strategy for Safe and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Lamps Containing Mercury Act' is now a National Strategy across Canada. This handy CBC video explains what the strategy includes. It's amazing how many of these Mercury bearing bulbs exist, and with their long life-span [...]
We’re investing in seniors to make sure that all Canadians can enjoy a better life in their later years. Increasing Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, putting up to $2,000 more dollars in the pockets of the most vulnerable single seniors. Restoring the age of eligibility for OAS and GIS to age [...]
TONIGHT watch CBC News: The National, and/or listen to CBC News' The World At Six! It's come full circle. My Private Member's Bill, C-238, the National Strategy for Safe and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Lamps Containing Mercury Act, is now both a law and a strategy across Canada! Yesterday, I was interviewed by CBC's Kayla Hounsell [...]