I Announced a $228,476 Investment to NSCC Akerley Campus, for the Pathways to Shipbuilding for African Nova Scotians Project, Under the New Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program

I just announced a $228,476 investment to NSCC Akerley Campus, for the Pathways to Shipbuilding for African Nova Scotians project, under the new Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness program! This incredible program is through the Irving Shipbuilding Centre of excellent and supports 20 African Nova Scotian students through the Pre-Apprenticeship Welding Diploma program at NSCC. [...]

I Announced a $228,476 Investment to NSCC Akerley Campus, for the Pathways to Shipbuilding for African Nova Scotians Project, Under the New Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program2019-08-16T09:51:44-03:00

We’re Taking Strong Action to Make Sure Our Communities Are Resilient Against the Impacts of Climate Change

Canadians are proud of Canada's beauty. We want to paddle our lakes, swim in the ocean and hike through lush forests. We want to breathe clean air, and know that this place is protected for future generations. But we've polluted our planet for too long. And we know now that the consequences are more [...]

We’re Taking Strong Action to Make Sure Our Communities Are Resilient Against the Impacts of Climate Change2019-08-29T10:33:27-03:00

The Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission is Revealing the First-Ever Illuminated Mural in Eastern Canada THIS Friday Night!

Will I see you there? Help us spread the word?? The Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission is revealing the first-ever illuminated mural in Eastern Canada THIS Friday night! Thanks for the chat today, Crystal! It's a 2-in-1 mural at the corner of Portland St and Victoria Rd, and I can't wait to see what it will look [...]

The Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission is Revealing the First-Ever Illuminated Mural in Eastern Canada THIS Friday Night!2019-08-29T10:34:35-03:00

Making Higher Education More Affordable and More Accessible for All Canadians

It’s that time of the year again! You can start to feel the excitement from students preparing to go back to school, or entering their 1st year at university or college—and you can feel the excitement from their parents too We know that when students have the support they need, they’ll have a real [...]

Making Higher Education More Affordable and More Accessible for All Canadians2019-08-23T10:27:18-03:00

Important Funding Announcement for Veteran Mental Health Programming in Nova Scotia Includes $725,000 to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia and $48,000 Investment to the Canadian Women’s Wellness Initiative

Great to have Minister Lawrence MacAulay in Dartmouth today to announce important funding for Veteran mental health programming in Nova Scotia!! The Minister announced $725,000 to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia to support their “Landing Strong” program. It’s a three-month, intensive day-treatment program for Veterans and first-responders with PTSD. The program will allow more Veterans to [...]

Important Funding Announcement for Veteran Mental Health Programming in Nova Scotia Includes $725,000 to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia and $48,000 Investment to the Canadian Women’s Wellness Initiative2019-08-13T14:12:39-03:00

Highlighting Our Government’s $50 Million Local Food Infrastructure Fund

Organizations like the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre and Hope Blooms are doing incredible work to reduce food insecurity in our communities.  In this spirit, our Government is stepping up to support the efforts of community-based organizations to strengthen local food production across the country! So great to have the Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and [...]

Highlighting Our Government’s $50 Million Local Food Infrastructure Fund2019-08-23T09:21:20-03:00

Our Government Just Announced Significant Changes to Lower Drug Prices in Canada

 No one should have to choose between paying for their rent or for paying for the prescription drugs they need. As you know, I firmly believe in delivering real National Pharmacare for all Canadians. And I won’t stop advocating until this is a reality. We’ve been working hard on the foundation for National Pharmacare, [...]

Our Government Just Announced Significant Changes to Lower Drug Prices in Canada2019-08-23T10:29:39-03:00

I Just Announced $1.75 Million in Funding for the Creation of the Sensing, Engineering, and Analytics – Technology Access Centre (SEA-TAC) at NSCC!

There's never been a better time to live in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. And now we're home to numerous clean-technology and ocean-technology companies, providing highly skilled jobs for our youth!  I just announced $1.75 million in funding for the creation of the Sensing, Engineering, and Analytics - Technology Access Centre (SEA-TAC) at NSCC! This is a [...]

I Just Announced $1.75 Million in Funding for the Creation of the Sensing, Engineering, and Analytics – Technology Access Centre (SEA-TAC) at NSCC!2019-08-23T09:25:08-03:00

Investing $550,000 so Cherubini Metal Works Limited Can Upgrade Equipment to Increase Productivity, Improve Air Quality, and Energy Efficiency at Facility

We believe in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour companies like Cherubini Metalworks. I just announced an investment of $550,000 so that Cherubini Metal Works Limited can upgrade their equipment to increase productivity, and improve air quality and energy efficiency at their facility. Our investment will also result in the creation of 20 more full-time jobs. And will [...]

Investing $550,000 so Cherubini Metal Works Limited Can Upgrade Equipment to Increase Productivity, Improve Air Quality, and Energy Efficiency at Facility2019-08-08T11:45:22-03:00