I’m super excited about the new $50-million CanCode program! Earlier in the week, I sat down with Minister Navdeep Bains and he explained the program to me. Over the next two years, it will give 500,000 students from primary to Grade 12, the opportunity to learn the in-demand digital skills to prepare them for future [...]
Today I appeared as a witness for my Private Member's Bill C-238 #BrightIdea before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources! The Senators asked thoughtful questions and it was quite the experience! One step closer. Huge thanks to Senator Jane Cordy for sponsoring my Bill in the Senate. [...]
I've said it before and I'll say it again, mental health awareness and improvements matter to me. I've made it one the focuses for our Dartmouth-Cole Harbour office. On January 19th so many of you came out and shared your experiences, thoughts and suggestions on youth mental health. My team [...]
Parliament and all of Ottawa is covered in tulips! Canada and the Netherlands have a very special relationship. Did you know that the Netherlands sends Ottawa 10,000 bulbs as a gift of thanks and in honour of Canada's kindness each year? Here's why: Canada sheltered Princess Juliana and her daughters during the Nazi occupation of [...]
My team and I joined the volunteers of GlobalMedic to pack welcome boxes for newly-arrived refugees to Canada. We had a great time and I hope our newest Canadians feel super welcome. #WelcomeRefugees
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 [...]
