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.
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Do you know a Navy League Cadet in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour?? After a weekend filled with the Halifax International Security Forum and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, it was great to talk shop with the The Navy League of Canada La Ligue navale du Canada! Did you know that they’re responsible for the Navy League Cadets? [...]
Today, the Viola Desmond $10 bank notes officially enter circulation!! Viola Desmond was born and raised in Halifax and although she was educated as a teacher, she was a well-known, successful entrepreneur. In 1946 Desmond traveled to New Glasgow on business and experienced car trouble. While she waited, she purchased a ticket to a [...]
More and More International Folks Now Know We Have the Best Seafood in the World Too! We know that we have the best seafood in the world, and more and more folks internationally know it too! This is super news for Nova Scotia. Dartmouth-Cole Harbour is home to many seafood exporters, along with other [...]
WATCH: Minister Harjit Sajjan appear before the Standing Committee on National Defence. ✓ Praises Halifax Shipyard workers and Nova Scotia shipbuilding. ✓ Explains the importance of the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship project, and what an additional 6th ship will mean for Canada's Navy!
As you may know, my Nova Scotia Caucus colleagues and I have been working together to improve access to the Camp Hill Veterans Memorial hospital, and ensure that beds are available for the Veterans who need them the most. Last night, Minister Seamus O'Regan announced that 25 more beds were made immediately available for [...]