The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Project

    BREAKING! The Government of Canada and Irving Shipbuilding have identified the preferred bidder for the design of the Canadian Surface Combatant Ships!! It's Lockheed Martin Canada! The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is the largest, most complex procurement ever undertaken by the Government of Canada. The CSCs will form the backbone of Canada's Navy [...]

    The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Project2018-10-29T14:05:47-03:00

      The Lowest Canadian Unemployment Rate in 40 Years

      Did you know that unemployment is at its lowest level in 40 years? Did you know that wages are growing at their fastest rate in close to a decade? Canada's economy is one of the best-performing in the G7, with the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio! There's a reason we created and implemented a strong [...]

      The Lowest Canadian Unemployment Rate in 40 Years2018-10-29T14:02:32-03:00

        Small Business Week 2018

        Downtown Dartmouth is booming! I chatted with Mary Ng, the Minister for Small Business and Export Promotion about the incredible entrepreneurs in downtown Dartmouth. Happy Small Business Week!

        Small Business Week 20182018-10-31T11:39:10-03:00

          Drug Impaired Driving is Illegal

          Today’s the day! We have legalized and strictly regulated cannabis in Canada. Our plan will keep cannabis out of the hands of youth and keep profits away from organized crime. Please, please remember that cannabis causes impairment. If you’re consuming cannabis, please don’t drive. See the penalties for driving while impaired in the comments [...]

          Drug Impaired Driving is Illegal2018-10-29T13:57:58-03:00

            Met Invictus Games Rower and Archer Aaron Boulanger and his Dad Claude Today

            It was an honour to meet Invictus archer and rower Aaron Boulanger, and his Dad Claude at Parliament today. Aaron lost his sight due to a brain tumour, and will compete in the 2018 #InvictusGames in Sydney, Australia! You can learn more about the Invictus Games here: https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/foundation/story/

            Met Invictus Games Rower and Archer Aaron Boulanger and his Dad Claude Today2018-10-29T13:52:08-03:00

              Daughters of the Vote 2019 Cohort is Accepting Applications Now!

              During the first 'Daughters of the Vote', in March 2017, there were more women occupying seats in Parliament than there have been elected in the entire history of Confederation! Listening to the speeches in the House of Commons was an extremely empowering and emotional experience. When more women participate in politics and civic life, [...]

              Daughters of the Vote 2019 Cohort is Accepting Applications Now!2018-10-29T13:38:45-03:00

                The New USMCA Protects the Rights of Workers

                  The new USMCA protects the rights of workers. It includes a robust labour chapter which aims to raise and improve labour standards and working conditions in all three countries by building on international labour principles and rights. “Unifor called for increased rules of origin and higher wage thresholds in Mexico to rebalance auto [...]

                The New USMCA Protects the Rights of Workers2018-10-29T13:21:37-03:00

                  Calls from People Pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency

                  Please SHARE, to save folks from falling for these scams. I’ve heard from many constituents that they’ve received phone calls from people pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Some of the callers even tell them that a warrant is out for their arrest!! As a reminder, there are many, many scams out [...]

                  Calls from People Pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency2018-10-11T16:17:44-03:00

                    LNG Canada just announced the largest private sector investment project in the history of Canada

                    Canada is open for business! Wow, LNG Canada just announced the largest private sector investment project in the history of Canada! $40-billion & will create 10,000 jobs at the height of construction + boost the economy!   https://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2018/10/02/government-canada-welcomes-largest-private-sector-investment-project-canadian  

                    LNG Canada just announced the largest private sector investment project in the history of Canada2019-01-21T14:14:25-04:00

                      A New Deal for Canada, The US & Mexico

                      This quote from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at yesterday's United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement press conference says it all. "A year and a half ago, with rising questions about the future of NAFTA, I was asked how we’d respond. My answer was that we’d respond as Canadians always have, in uncertain times. We’d be constructive and [...]

                      A New Deal for Canada, The US & Mexico2018-10-11T16:29:11-03:00