I commended Dartmouth’s own Rodney Habib in the House of Commons!

Today I had the pleasure of commending Rodney Habib of Planet Paws in the House of Commons for being an outstanding constituent in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour! Here's what I said: "Mr. Speaker I rise today to commend one of my outstanding constituents from Dartmouth-Cole Harbour- Planet Paws business owner and internationally known Pet Nutrition Blogger, Rodney [...]

I commended Dartmouth’s own Rodney Habib in the House of Commons!2017-06-17T13:39:14-03:00

The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia Reach a Climate Change Agreement

A MADE IN NOVA SCOTIA APPROACH TO TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE I'm so thrilled that today, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada and the Nova Scotia Government have agreed on an approach to price carbon pollution. Our governments have committed to working together to negotiate a new equivalency [...]

The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia Reach a Climate Change Agreement2017-06-17T13:39:14-03:00

Today I appear before the Committee for Environment & Sustainability on Bill C-238

Bill C-238, my #BrightIdea has reached the next step. Today I will appear before committee at 4:30pm AST. You can listen live here as I give 10 minutes of testimony and am then questioned by all the members of the committee. I will admit that I'm a bit nervous to be a witness! But the [...]

Today I appear before the Committee for Environment & Sustainability on Bill C-2382017-06-17T13:39:14-03:00

Minister Catherine McKenna visits Dartmouth to announce The Oceans Protection Plan

I was thrilled to host one of my favourite Cabinet Ministers here on the waterfront in Dartmouth yesterday. Huge welcome to Minister Catherine McKenna. Welcome to the beautiful community of Dartmouth! Minister McKenna announced The Oceans Protection Plan. It's a 1.5 Billion dollar investment over 5 years to strengthen and ensure Canada is a world [...]

Minister Catherine McKenna visits Dartmouth to announce The Oceans Protection Plan2017-06-17T13:39:14-03:00

Meeting Canada’s Olympic Athletes in the House of Commons

Wow. I'm still blown away. It's not every day that you get to meet rock stars. No, I don't mean the kind that are up on stage. (Although I did meet the crew of Platinum Blonde this week!) I'm talking about our amazing athletes of Team Canada. This week the whole House of Commons was [...]

Meeting Canada’s Olympic Athletes in the House of Commons2017-06-17T13:39:14-03:00

Ombudsman’s Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation Ceremony

Last Thursday I had the honour of attending the Ombudsman’s Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation Ceremony. The Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation recognizes individuals or groups who go the extra mile and exceed expectations in helping their colleagues resolve a difficult problem or in bringing about positive and lasting change to the Department of National Defence and [...]

Ombudsman’s Liz Hoffman Memorial Commendation Ceremony2017-06-17T13:39:15-03:00

I Support Blue Mountain – Birch Cove Lakes at the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

As the only Atlantic Canadian member of the Standing Committee of Environment and Sustainable Development it's up to me to stand up for home. I know so many of you want to make sure that the Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes area is protected. And I've done my best to bring your voices to Parliament. [...]

I Support Blue Mountain – Birch Cove Lakes at the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development2017-06-17T13:39:15-03:00

Will you meet me for coffee and a chat?

A lot can happen in a year. It was about a year ago that you put your faith in me after a very long campaign. I appreciated your support then and I appreciate it even more now. I'm pleased that over the past year we've accomplished much of what we set out to do-  and [...]

Will you meet me for coffee and a chat?2017-06-17T13:39:15-03:00

Darren congratulates Sidney Crosby, Brad Marchand and Team Canada for winning the World Cup of Hockey!

Dartmouth-Cole Harbour MP Darren Fisher congratulates Sidney Crosby, Brad Marchand and Team Canada for bringing home the title at the World Cup of Hockey! “Mr. Speaker. I’ve been proud of the productive Summer I had in the riding. A few town halls, funding announcements and great community engagement. But then there’s Sidney Crosby [...]

Darren congratulates Sidney Crosby, Brad Marchand and Team Canada for winning the World Cup of Hockey!2017-06-17T13:39:15-03:00

Innovative Solutions to Homelessness – A Call for Proposals

We must do more to address homelessness in Canada. Homelessness is a challenge in all regions of our country. Each year, nearly 140,000 people continue to use emergency shelters across Canada. We must find long-term solutions which help people exit homelessness and establish stable housing. We’re lucky to have so many organizations that help families [...]

Innovative Solutions to Homelessness – A Call for Proposals2017-06-17T13:39:17-03:00