In Dartmouth-Cole Harbour

We’re delivering up to $50 million in COVID-19 emergency funding to assist organizations providing supports and services to those experiencing gender-based violence.

Yesterday on behalf of Minister Maryam Monsef, I announced up to $50 million in COVID-19 emergency funding to assist organizations providing supports and services to those experiencing gender-based violence. This funding announced includes: Up to $10 million for women's shelters and sexual assault centres to help them continue to provide their critical services safely; [...]

We’re delivering up to $50 million in COVID-19 emergency funding to assist organizations providing supports and services to those experiencing gender-based violence.Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-07-19T14:37:35-03:00

Please Download the COVID Alert App Today!

I know it feels safe in the Atlantic Bubble, but we can’t let our guard down! Please download the COVID Alert app today. The more people who download it, the better. It’ll help limit community spread of COVID-19! https://www.canada.ca/.../coronavirus.../covid-alert.html

Please Download the COVID Alert App Today!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-10-07T19:06:15-03:00

Congratulations to Everyone Who Took Part in the 4th Annual Alderney Landing Fire & Water Festival This Weekend!

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the 4th Annual Alderney Landing Fire and Water Festival this weekend! The festival celebrates our unique cultures through music, art and special performances. I’m so glad to hear that Alderney Landing was able to make the festival happen while taking COVID-19 precautions.

Congratulations to Everyone Who Took Part in the 4th Annual Alderney Landing Fire & Water Festival This Weekend!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-10-04T12:25:05-03:00

Will You Join Me In Thanking These Incredible Community Organizations & Volunteers?

Will you join me in thanking these incredible community organizations and volunteers? Post a community volunteer or an organization in the comments who I missed thanking in the video! During my speech in the House of Commons, I honoured the late Rod Dickson and many of the wonderful non-profits and community organizations who are [...]

Will You Join Me In Thanking These Incredible Community Organizations & Volunteers?Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-10-04T12:22:45-03:00

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit!

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit! We believe that every Canadian should have a safe and affordable place to calm home. Qualifying low-income households in housing need will receive an average of just over $200/month to support their housing costs. In its 1st year alone, around 2,700 households will be assisted! The [...]

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-10-04T12:15:52-03:00

On this Treaty Day, We Celebrate the Peace & Friendship Treaties Signed Between the Crown & the Mi’kmaq People

On this Treaty Day, we celebrate the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed between the Crown and the Mi’kmaq people. This is also the start of Mi’kmaq history month. I hope you’ll consider taking the time to learn more about Mi’kmaw culture. http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JvtHpR7zqg&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0vZ93qJc1wzBwX55tYo-JF-MRxJHXaSAEjXruImb5vk8eSLSiKcJYjSyM In the spirit of peace and friendship, we must recognize and remember [...]

On this Treaty Day, We Celebrate the Peace & Friendship Treaties Signed Between the Crown & the Mi’kmaq PeopleOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-10-04T12:17:24-03:00

On Orange Shirt Day, We Recognize the Terrible Legacy of Residential Schools, and We Honour the Thousands of Survivors.

On Orange Shirt Day, we recognize the terrible legacy of Residential Schools, and we honour the thousands of survivors. We recognize that the pain and horror inflicted by the Residential School system, and the lasting impact it has left on survivors and their families. The story is not over. You can read 'The Survivors [...]

On Orange Shirt Day, We Recognize the Terrible Legacy of Residential Schools, and We Honour the Thousands of Survivors.Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-09-30T13:16:55-03:00

Wishing Our Friends at the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission a Happy 40th Anniversary This Week!

Wishing our friends at the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission a happy 40th anniversary this week! The work you’ve been doing in #Dartmouth since 1980 is so important to small businesses, non-profits, and to our entire community. There’s never been a better time to live in Dartmouth, and I know that your hard work is [...]

Wishing Our Friends at the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission a Happy 40th Anniversary This Week!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-09-30T13:12:49-03:00

It’s British Home Child Day in Canada

It's British Home Child Day in Canada. A day to recognize the over 100,000 British Home Children who were brought to Canada. Between 1869 and the late 1930s Home Children were sent to Canada from England. Some had been orphaned or abandoned, but some were simply poor, living in tough conditions with their parents [...]

It’s British Home Child Day in CanadaOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2020-09-30T13:06:23-03:00

Moving Forward, Through the National Housing Strategy, We’ve Committed an Extra Billion Dollars to Rapidly Develop Secure & Affordable Housing for Canadians

During the pandemic, emergency shelters overflowed as folks were asked to stay indoors, too many had no place to go. Sleeping head to toe in overcrowded shelters wasn’t and isn’t a safe option during #COVID19 Municipalities, provinces and territories stepped up and worked to secure hotel spaces for those in need, and our Government [...]

Moving Forward, Through the National Housing Strategy, We’ve Committed an Extra Billion Dollars to Rapidly Develop Secure & Affordable Housing for CanadiansOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-05-28T10:32:44-03:00