I'm the only Atlantic Canadian member of the Standing Committee of Environment and Sustainable Development. Whenever I can bring up issues affecting Atlantic Canada at Committee, I do! In our Committee's last report we recommended that the Government of Canada partner with provincial, municipal, territorial or other governments to protect terrestrial and marine areas. I [...]
I am beyond excited! Bill S-211, "An Act Respecting National Sickle Cell Awareness Day" JUST passed Committee Stage in the House of Commons! Senator Jane Cordy has worked tirelessly on this Bill and it's a pleasure to sponsor it in the House of Commons. This Bill matters to so many Canadians and I am thrilled [...]
Huge congratulations to the folks of Stone Hearth Bakery / MetroWorks Employment Association for winning the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health Champions of Mental Health Award!! This award is to celebrate individuals and organizations whose outstanding contributions have advanced the mental health agenda in Canada. I love Stone Hearth Bakery. Founded in [...]
There's no question that our historic Halifax Town Clock is one of Halifax's most iconic landmarks. Recently, my constituents reached out and let me know their concerns regarding the tender for planned repairs and restoration of the clock. Nova Scotia has incredible heritage carpenters and tradespeople capable of restoring the town clock to its former [...]
Today kicks off Mental Health Week. Let’s #GETLOUD for mental health and make a conscious effort to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others. Together we can work to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and provide support to those who need it. For people who suffer from mental illness the simplest tasks can feel [...]
Awesome infrastructure news for Dartmouth!! As a Municipal Councillor I advocated for the Burnside Expressway (AKA the Burnside Connector) in our community and to all levels of government. And as a federal Member of Parliament I've continued advocating to both Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi and provincial Minister Geoff MacLellan for the Burnside Connector. Today [...]
Since #Budget2017 was tabled, I’ve been reading and dissecting every word and figure! As a Nova Scotian MP, I’ve been looking to see what the budget really means for our province. Mental Health, Prescription Drugs and Home Care We know that we have to do more for mental health awareness and support. Nova Scotia alone- [...]
A big part of what I do in Ottawa takes place at Standing Committees. I’m a member of the Standing Committee for Environment and Sustainability along with National Defence. I didn’t know anything about anti-malarial drug Mefloquine use in the Canadian Armed Forces before constituents brought it to my attention- but it’s on my radar [...]
I had a super time at the Forum for Young Canadians in Ottawa last night! It was a pleasure to meet so many young folks interested in learning more about their country and its government. I was thrilled to see constituents from Dartmouth-Cole Harbour and across Nova Scotia too! A lot of the real work [...]
This evening, my sponsored Senate Bill S-211, 'An Act Respecting National Sickle Cell Awareness Day' passed 2nd Reading unanimously in the House of Commons! Bill S-211 was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jane Cordy, also from our riding. Her passion and hard work have helped move the bill forward and closer to fruition. The Bill would declare June [...]