In Ottawa – Page 5 – Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament Dartmouth

NEW: Delivering $1 billion in low-cost loans & $60 million in grants to help public and non-profit child care providers renovate centres and build new affordable child care spaces

Affordable child care is saving families in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour thousands of dollars a year—but we need MORE spaces! Good news! New daycare spaces are on the way. NEW: We’re delivering $1 billion in low-cost loans and $60 million in grants to help public and non-profit child care providers renovate their centres and build NEW [...]

NEW: Delivering $1 billion in low-cost loans & $60 million in grants to help public and non-profit child care providers renovate centres and build new affordable child care spacesOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-04-04T13:07:29-04:00

Learn more about the new Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights and a new $15 million Tenant Protection Fund!

Renters can pay their rent on-time every month for years and not get credit for the money they’ve paid. Soon, they will. We’re calling on banks, lenders, landlords and fintechs to use your on-time payments to help you get credit and qualify for a mortgage. Learn how we’re making sure renters get credit for [...]

Learn more about the new Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights and a new $15 million Tenant Protection Fund!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-04-04T13:08:07-04:00

It’s Purple Day!

It’s Purple Day! Let's raise awareness, and let's support those living with epilepsy each and every day. More than 300,000 Canadians live with epilepsy, a disease that impacts the central nervous system, specifically of the brain, and causes seizures. Thanks to Cassidy Megan and former MP Geoff Regan, Canada officially recognizes March 26th as Purple [...]

It’s Purple Day!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-03-26T16:57:31-04:00

Advocating for the Canada Disability Benefit

As you know, I firmly believe in the importance of the Canada Disability Benefit. I advocated for it in the beginning and I want you to know that I haven’t stopped. I won’t stop until it’s a reality. A meaningful Canada Disability Benefit will empower more people living with a disability to be full [...]

Advocating for the Canada Disability BenefitOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-03-26T16:51:11-04:00

What is carbon pollution pricing? Is it a tax? When do I get my rebate?

Households across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour receive Canada Carbon Rebate payments four times a year. (If for some reason you aren’t getting yours, please call my office for help at 902-462-6453) These rebate payments are made possible because we put a price on pollution. And if the price on pollution goes up, the rebate payments go [...]

What is carbon pollution pricing? Is it a tax? When do I get my rebate?darrenfisher2024-03-25T11:51:21-04:00

Grateful to have a conversation with Gregory Lick, Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces

Grateful to have a conversation with Gregory Lick, Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. We talked about some of the pressing issues that military families in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour are facing and ways we can better support DND workers and CAF members. Thank you so much for all of [...]

Grateful to have a conversation with Gregory Lick, Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed ForcesOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-03-20T15:30:45-04:00

Paying tribute to the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney at his lying-in-state

I’ll join dignitaries this morning to pay tribute to Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, at his lying-in-state.

Paying tribute to the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney at his lying-in-stateOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-03-20T15:34:15-04:00

VIDEO: Fact check on housing from Minister Sean Fraser

VIDEO: Fact check on housing from Minister Sean FraserOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-03-20T16:43:17-04:00

Your feedback has been a big part of my advocacy on National Universal Pharmacare

We are the only country in the world with universal health care that doesn’t provide universal coverage for prescription drugs. We’re working to fix that—and we need to keep working together to get it done. Over the years, your feedback has been a big part of my advocacy on National Universal Pharmacare. Thank you. [...]

Your feedback has been a big part of my advocacy on National Universal PharmacareOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-03-13T17:17:22-04:00

My thoughts are with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney’s family

Prime Minister Mulroney was a true statesman. From taking action against acid rain, to negotiating and signing the original North American Free Trade Agreement, he leaves a legacy in Canada. My thoughts are with the Mulroney family.

My thoughts are with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney’s familyOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-03-01T15:11:55-04:00