I’m so grateful for Canada’s military families! And you can show your support too. Join me in supporting Together We Stand Foundation’s #HomeFortChallenge. I challenge: Bernadette Jordan, Mark Gerretsen, & Geoff Regan to take part! Thanks to Harjit Sajjan for the invite. https://www.facebook.com/DarrenFisherNS/posts/3184623014924535
Calling all youth in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour between the ages of 15 and 18!! Our Youth Council is accepting applications!! Make a difference in your community Have your voice heard Meet other great youth from across Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Get great volunteer experience Warning: must be able to put up with really, really corny Dad jokes. [...]
Back to school should be an exciting time, not stressful! I know that as we gradually and safely restart our economy, parents should be able to return to work and trust that their children are learning in a healthy environment. Teachers and school staff deserve to work in an environment that can keep them [...]
ICYMI: We announced that the CERB has been extended for 4 weeks as we transition to a simplified EI program. And we are planning to introduce 3 new recovery benefits for Canadians who are sick, caring for their family, or not EI-eligible. Learn more about how we’re continuing to support Canadians https://www.canada.ca/…/supporting-canadians-through-the-ne… [...]
There’s never been a better time to live in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. Yeah, I know I say that a lot—but despite a global pandemic, this place is still awesome. I love where I live. We’re so lucky. Thank you to the local business owners who are working so hard, especially through this pandemic to continue [...]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Safe Return to Class Fund - $47.88 million to Nova Scotia Teachers, parents and students: we know that the pandemic has been especially hard on you. From your emails and calls, I know that many of you are worried. We want to make sure that parents can get back to work, knowing their [...]
It was so good to catch up with folks at the Highway of Hero’s Nova Scotia Tribute Ride over the weekend. Thank you to our Veterans!
In the Maritimes, when a child is receiving care in the IWK, it can be so difficult for families to be together. Long drives. Expensive hotel rooms. Meals out. The Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia are stepping up to invest in a new Ronald McDonald House—to be built right across [...]
Attention business owners! We’re continuing to help you keep employees on the pay roll and re-hire workers who had been previously laid off! The CRA is accepting applications for the latest Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy period. Best of all, the program is more flexible than ever! Have a look! https://www.canada.ca/…/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-sub…
Earlier today I attended the 75th Anniversary of the Victory of Japan Day and the end of the Second World War ceremony. Thank you to Minister Lawrence MacAulay for joining us. We honour the more than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders who served during World War II, including the more than ten thousand who fought in [...]
