As we look towards addressing the challenges of today, we must recognize the incredible opportunity we have to build a more fair and equitable Canada, a cleaner and greener Canada, a stronger more resilient Canada. A better Canada. You can read our Government's plan to take care of Canadians now, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
POSTED : 2020-09-22, 4:00PM Hurricane Teddy It’s always important to be prepared! Please make sure that you and your family are prepared to be self sufficient for at least 72 hours!! Currently expected to transition to a powerful Post-Tropical Storm, Hurricane Teddy is expected to bring heavy rain and harsh winds to Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. I [...]
Calling all youth aged 15 to 18!! Now's the time to apply for the Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Youth Council for 2020/2021. This is a super way to have your say, get great volunteer experience and meet other youth in the area. If you're in, sign up ASAP! https://darrenfisher.ca/youth-council/
2020-09-22 I have always appreciated the good relationship Nova Scotia Caucus has with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs. We are all Treaty people. To be clear, we firmly recognize that the Mi’kmaw have a constitutionally protected treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood. Yesterday, Minister Jordan and Minster Bennett [...]
Loved taking part in a virtual Terry Fox Run/Walk/Roll with our Better Together Nova Scotia friends! Folks were asked to walk/roll through their own neighborhoods in support of the 40th anniversary of the run. The members of Better Together joined a few friends (including Cora Lee from our office!) for a COVID-19 appropriate walk/roll [...]
Please SHARE! Are you and your family prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours? Hurricane season is upon us! Although it is possible that Hurricane Teddy's track will change before Tuesday/Wednesday, it never hurts to make sure that you're prepared. It IS 2020 after all. Please don't wait until the last minute. [...]
As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, I couldn’t be more proud to see Canadian companies stepping up in the fight against COVID-19–especially here in Nova Scotia! It was so great to join my colleague Lenore Zann at Stanfield's in Truro to see their hard work in action. Upwards of 500 workers are [...]
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 [...]
