Our Government has officially launched a nomination call for leaders, practitioners and experts in early learning and child care for the creation of the Expert Panel! This panel will act as a sounding board and a forum for in-depth discussion on issues related to early learning and child care information, data and research. Topics [...]
It’s important to me that our Government continues to support innovation- including in the space technology sector! Innovation is what makes Canadian companies competitive. And incredible Canadian companies are researching, designing, producing and exporting made-in-Canada space and defence technology. Plus, they’re providing good jobs while they’re at it. You can look back at brilliant [...]
I always appreciate meeting with youth. It's important to me that I understand their perspective on policy and issues facing young people in Canada. I had a great meeting with Canadian Alliance of Student Associations this week! Thanks for enlightening me on the issues facing post-secondary students in Canada!!
We know that folks here in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour are struggling with the closure of Sears. They’re not alone, pensioners from coast to coast to coast have faced difficult circumstances, including reduced benefits due to their employer’s insolvency and underfunded workplace pension plans. However, at the same time, we know that small businesses, lenders and [...]
SHARE if you support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, and the incredible work they do for youth! We're lucky to have the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. Amazing people, doing amazing things.
“Don’t focus on the notion that the game is the game and you can’t change the game. That’s an argument that purists love. But if you’re a purist, you must know the history of this game. But if you knew the history of this game, you would know that the game changes all the [...]
Great meeting with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. It was good to hear more about what matters to firefighters and other first responders. I’m pleased to advocate for stronger mental health support for all first responders across Canada.
WATCH: Former Montréal Canadiens goalie Ken Dryden appear before our new Committee studying sports-related concussions in Canada!
Great meeting with FCM! As a former Councillor it’s always great to discuss municipal issues. Happy to continue to advocate for the needs of our municipalities- especially in Nova Scotia! Shout-out to Wayne!
A quick snap shot of Parliament’s Centre Block at night.