Huge thanks to everyone back home who took the time to share their thoughts with me this summer. Whether we chatted at a community event, or met in my office—whether you emailed your thoughts or called my team—I’m here bringing your feedback to Ottawa.
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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Our Government just banned the cruel and unnecessary testing of cosmetic products on animals in Canada! Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/.../health-canada-announces-the-end...
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 [...]
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
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. [...]
We just raised the Pride flag on Parliament Hill today! When we first raised the Pride flag on Parliament Hill back in 2016, I remember members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community talking about how important and how meaningful it was to them. I've never forgotten that. I recognize that the flag doesn't fly over every [...]