The new Minister of Seniors, Filomena Tassi is with the Prime Minister in PEI today. They're discussing our actions to improve the lives of seniors today and ensure a safe and dignified retirement for the seniors of tomorrow. ✔ We restored the retirement age back to 65 after the previous government raised it to [...]
We know that Canadians want and deserve to retire at 65! Did you know that for the first time in over 20 years, Canada finally reached an agreement to meaningfully improve the retirement security of Canadians? The enhanced CPP will put up to 50% more into the pockets of retirees. That’s up to $7,000 [...]
Last month, our Government took the most significant step forward to protect the rights of persons with disabilities in 30 years with the introduction of the Accessible Canada Act: An Act to Ensure a Barrier-Free Canada! Canada benefits when all Canadians can fully participate, and this Act will ensure that the Government of Canada [...]
Nova Scotian MP’s met today with officials from the US Embassy. We expressed our hope that the President’s executive order will reverse troublesome immigration policies, and talked about Canada’s relationship with the US moving forward.
I think I can speak for most Canadians when I say that the pictures coming out of the US are troubling. As a Dad, I am deeply disturbed to see these children locked in cages and I feel that we must make sure that the safety, well-being, and security of all children are put [...]
Today is the very first National Sickle Cell Awareness Day in Canada. I am very proud to have sponsored Senator Jane Cordy's Bill S-211, The National Sickle Cell Awareness Day Act. I'm not sure I realized how much this Bill would matter to so many Canadians across the country - but it does. Together [...]
Homelessness is a problem that unfortunately affects every community. But our government believes that one homeless Canadian is too many, and we are committed to helping those in need. That’s why we are making bold changes to prevent and reduce homelessness. Reaching Home is part of our government’s National Housing Strategy, which over 10 [...]
The Forum for Young Canadians / Forum pour jeunes canadiens is one of Canada’s most renowned programs for getting youth more involved in politics. One of their flagship programs is the National Youth Forum, which welcomes over 100 students from across Canada to Ottawa to immerse themselves in the exciting world of national politics, and participants can [...]
We're pleased to announce an open call for proposals under the Harm Reduction Fund, which will invest $30 million over 5 years to help support front-line community-based programs that seek to reduce substance abuse, HIV and hepatitis C infections among individuals who share injection and inhalation drug-use equipment. If chosen, successful projects will receive [...]
Canada is at its best when everybody is included. When people with disabilities are given the opportunity to fully contribute and participate in their communities and workplaces, we create a stronger Canada for everyone!! National AccessAbility Week, taking place across Canada from May 27 to June 2, aims to bring this perspective to the forefront, [...]