Did you know that through the National Housing Strategy, our government is investing $500 million over 10 years for a new Federal Community Housing Initiative? We're protecting affordability for tenants while stabilizing the operations of some 55,000 units of federally administered community housing and co-operative projects. https://www.newswire.ca/…/maintaining-affordability-for-ten…
My Private Member's Bill, C-238, 'The National Strategy for Safe and Environmentally Sound Disposal of Lamps Containing Mercury Act', became law back in June. A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to share my passion on this important issue with attendees at the National Forum on the Development of a National Strategy for Safe [...]
This week is an information overload!! I’m traveling with the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development this week as part of our study on clean technology in Canada. We started off in Calgary for two days’ worth of meetings. So far we've met with: Alberta Clean Technology Industry Alliance Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance [...]
Did you know that Budget 2018 proposes the single largest investment in fundamental research in Canadian history? We are a country of innovators. When we foster courage, curiosity, creativity and Canadians’ collaborative spirit - we promote the kinds of innovations and technologies that improve our daily lives and drive our economy, and our country, [...]
Well folks, Budget 2018 is out and it’s good news for Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. This morning, I thought I'd mention a few things that stood out to me. From improving the Working Income Tax Benefit, to making Employment Insurance more responsive and effective, to taking the first step toward implementing National Pharmacare [...]
I was honoured to present Autism Nova Scotia’s proposal for the ‘Consideration of an Atlantic Autism Alliance’ to Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, with my colleague Darrell Samson. Across Canada, there is an extraordinary network of stakeholders raising awareness and providing services to families. Here in Nova Scotia, Autism NS promotes understanding, acceptance, and collaborative approaches for those living [...]
✔ Fact Check on our government's commitment to Veterans. We’ve been working hard to restore and improve services for Canada’s Veterans since the past decade of Conservative closures and cuts. In 2.5 years we’ve made historic investments to ensure that veterans and their families have the support they need to ease into their transition [...]
I love these notes from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax! You can see the real difference the Canada Summer Jobs program is making in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. The deadline for Canada Summer Jobs is tomorrow! Are you looking to hire a student this summer? The Canada Summer Jobs program is here to help [...]
Darren is visiting Belgium, Latvia and Ukraine with the Standing Committee on National Defence for the next 10 days. They're learning more about Canada's NATO role in this region and Canada/European Union relations. Did you know that Canada plays an important role in Ukraine? Operation UNIFIER is a Canadian Armed Forces mission to support Ukrainian [...]
I'm off to National Caucus this week in Kelowna with my colleagues. A big part of my job is to bring the concerns (and success stories!) of my constituents to the national stage. As always, I enjoy reading and listening to all of your feedback. This week I look forward to sharing your concerns and [...]
