We just announced the Canadian Dental Care Plan! I regularly receive calls from uninsured seniors in need of affordable dental care. Their heartbreaking stories have remained top-of-mind for me as I’ve advocated for a dental plan that will help them achieve good oral health and a better quality of life. Today’s historic announcement will [...]
We remember the 14 women who were murdered in an act of hatred at École Polytechnique de Montréal. They were killed because they were women. On the National Day or Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to eliminating gender-based violence.
It is a true privilege to stand up in the House of Commons to honour and acknowledge the passing of April Wine's Myles Goodwyn. Raised in Waverly, Nova Scotia—Myles made us all so proud as he performed hit after hit on the world's stage! Thank you for everything, Myles.
Are you ready for Giving Tuesday this year? Let’s celebrate kindness and generosity in our communities!
BUILD MORE HOMES!! From accelerating the construction of new rental apartments here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, to getting more truly affordable housing built here—we’re taking serious measures to tackle the housing crisis and jumpstart housing construction. Today, Canada’s Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland delivered the Fall Economic Statement which includes more measures to build more [...]
Fantastic conversations this morning with this crew from Canadian Alliance of Student Associations! Loved chatting with these brilliant minds on how we can best work together to improve student mental health across Canada. Thank you so much for your time today!
Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians suffer from chronic pain? This National Pain Awareness Week — let's show support for our family, friends, and neighbours who suffer from this serious health condition, and let's raise awareness about the impact of chronic pain. Learn more about chronic pain and chronic pain resources: https://www.canada.ca/.../serv.../diseases/chronic-pain.html [...]
Always tough being away from home on Hallowe’en! I love It! Have fun out there, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! And if you’re driving, keep an eye out for trick or treaters! Photo Throwback from 2017 at Parliament
We honoured Dartmouth—Cole Harbour’s, Leo MacKenzie in the House of Commons! Thank you, Leo for everything you've done for Better Together Nova Scotia, and for so many in our community. Wishing you all the best in your retirement!
PLEASE SHARE this huge news for Atlantic Canadians! We're pausing the federal carbon pollution price on home heating oil for 3-years so everyone has time to switch to electric heat pumps We'll work with the provinces to install FREE heat pumps for people who make at or below the median household income To help [...]