Honoured to share that I’ve been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health

The Prime Minister just announced new Parliamentary Secretary positions. I am truly honoured to let you know that I've been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health. I am delighted to work alongside Minister Ya'ara Saks and Minister Mark Holland to not only continue delivering [...]

Honoured to share that I’ve been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health2023-09-19T16:53:13-03:00

Headed to London (ON) for national caucus meetings, then back to Ottawa for the House of Commons sitting

Off to London, Ontario for national caucus meetings and then to Ottawa for the House of Commons sitting! From meetings in my office to chats at events—I’ve had so many great conversations across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour this summer. Looking forward to continuing to advocate for back home. We have a lot of work to do, [...]

Headed to London (ON) for national caucus meetings, then back to Ottawa for the House of Commons sitting2023-09-14T14:26:27-03:00

Your Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments are going UP!

Great news for parents! Your Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments are going up TODAY! Our Government's Canada Child Benefit has lifted 435,000+ children out of poverty. And it's targeted to give more money to the families that need it the most. That means that families will receive up to $7,437 per child under 6, [...]

Your Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments are going UP!2023-07-21T11:37:23-03:00

We delivered an additional $2 billion top-up to provinces and territories to strengthen public health care

You deserve to access the health care you need when you need it. That’s why we just delivered an additional $2 billion top-up to the provinces and territories to help them reduce backlogs and respond to urgent pressures in emergency rooms, operating rooms, and in pediatric hospitals like the IWK. Yes, the provinces and [...]

We delivered an additional $2 billion top-up to provinces and territories to strengthen public health care2023-09-11T12:03:41-03:00

After a VERY productive House of Commons spring Parliamentary session, I am so pumped to get back home!

After a VERY productive House of Commons spring Parliamentary session, I am so pumped to get back home! In 15 weeks, we managed to pass 15 historic Government bills through the House of Commons. While I’m waiting to get back home to Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, I wanted to take a moment to mention a few [...]

After a VERY productive House of Commons spring Parliamentary session, I am so pumped to get back home!2023-06-26T16:05:35-03:00

On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture and heritage!

On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture and heritage! It's also the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and it holds great spiritual significance for Indigenous communities. #NIPD2023

On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture and heritage!2023-06-21T12:41:53-03:00

It’s Sickle Cell Awareness Day!

It’s Sickle Cell Awareness Day! Huge thanks to all of the incredible volunteers and organizations who work hard every day to raise awareness and support persons with Sickle Cell. It was an honour to sponsor Senator Jane Cordy’s Bill S-211 in the House of Commons, making Sickle Cell Awareness Day a reality in Canada. [...]

It’s Sickle Cell Awareness Day!2023-06-21T12:13:38-03:00

I met with Victoria and Amanda with March Of Dimes Canada about better supporting the disability community

Yesterday, I had an opportunity to meet with Victoria and Amanda with March Of Dimes Canada about the importance of better supporting the disability community. As you may know, I am a big advocate for the creation of the Canada Disability Benefit. And our Government is working hard to make it a reality through [...]

I met with Victoria and Amanda with March Of Dimes Canada about better supporting the disability community2023-09-11T12:33:18-03:00