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!
We know it's expensive to travel by plane, and travelers deserve fair & consistent treatment. The final phase of our new Passenger Rights come into effect on December 15th. Learn more about what you're entitled to: https://otc-cta.gc.ca/…/air-passenger-protection-regulation…
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!
