Are you ready for Giving Tuesday this year?
Are you ready for Giving Tuesday this year? Let’s celebrate kindness and generosity in our communities!
Canada’s Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, delivered the Fall Economic Statement: including important measures on housing
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 with members of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations
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!
National Pain Awareness Week: supporting those who suffer with this serious health condition and raising awareness
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 [...]
Happy Hallowe’en, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour!
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
Honouring Leo MacKenzie in the House of Commons
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!
Big News for Atlantic Canadians: pausing the federal carbon pollution price on home heating oil for 3-years so folks have more time to switch to electric heat pumps, and more
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 [...]
Important Information for Canadians in Lebanon
19-10-2023 Canadians in Lebanon—please consider leaving by commercial means if you can do so safely. Please know that the security situation can deteriorate further without warning. If the armed conflict intensifies, commercial means to leave may not be available. And our ability to provide consular services during an active conflict, including evacuation, may be [...]
The House of Commons has elected the first Black Speaker in Canada’s history — Greg Fergus
Fantastic news! The House of Commons just elected the first Black Speaker in Canada’s history — Greg Fergus. Greg is a truly wonderful Parliamentarian and a great friend. He's so calm and when he speaks people listen. He's a force and I know he will work hard to bring decorum back to the House. [...]
Always good to run into Mark Critch on the Hill!
This guy! The best Son of a Critch I know. Always good to run into Mark Critch on the Hill. Seamus and Ben too!