Terry Fox’s legacy is one of courage, hope, and the belief that we can all make a difference. As too many of us already know, almost every one of us will be touched by cancer, whether personally or through someone we love. Terry knew that pain. But he also believed in something bigger, that [...]
I’m proud to welcome my good pal and fellow Nova Scotian, Chris d’Entremont, the MP for Acadie—Annapolis, to our team. During this serious time of global challenges, he’s made the choice to reject the divisive and hateful rhetoric — and instead work together on solutions that make life better for Nova Scotians and build [...]
In the House of Commons, we recognized Nova Scotian Brad Marchand for showing what real friendship looks like. After the heartbreaking loss of Seelah, he stepped up for Coach JP MacCallum and the March & Mill Company Hunters U-18 hockey team. When words fall short, actions speak volumes.
For too long, Canada’s economy has been tied to others. It’s time to invest in Canadian industries, Canadian workers, and Canadian ideas. This is our country, and we decide what happens next.
It’s been a busy week of meetings and Chairing the National Security and Intelligence Committee — but running into Team Canada legend Christine Sinclair was definitely a highlight!
October 22, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Good evening. It’s a pleasure to be back at university. Even though it has been a while since I was in your shoes, there are similarities to our experiences. In particular, we will have both studied — and entered the workforce — at times of immense [...]
I am deeply concerned by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s shameful comments questioning the independence of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Mr. Poilievre — this is Canada. What makes our country strong, and truly free, is our unwavering commitment to the rule of law. In Canada, our police and our courts operate independently from government [...]
So many medals! What a superstar! It was such an honour to meet Special Olympics athlete Rebecca Delaney, along with her coach Susan Inglis and Special Olympics Nova Scotia CEO Mike Greek. Special Olympics Nova Scotia is an incredible organization that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities through the power of sport — building confidence, [...]
It’s been a very busy October so far. I was honoured to join the Canadian delegation at the 71st Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The Assembly brought together over 245 lawmakers from across the 32 NATO member nations and partner countries to address the most pressing challenges to global [...]
Email sent October 9th, 2025 - CLICK FOR COPY OF ORIGINAL EMAIL The Honourable Steven MacKinnon Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Ottawa, ON Re: Request to Rescind Infill Approval 2022-206446 under Section 9(4)(e) of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act Minister MacKinnon, I am writing regarding Transport [...]
