Budget 2019 is making home ownership more affordable for first-time home buyers! Huge thanks to the NSAR for their advocacy on this file. Learn more: https://darrenfisher.ca/budget-2019-includes-the-new-first…/
Do you agree that prescription drugs should be affordable? I keep putting it on the record: I firmly believe in National Pharmacare. And Budget 2019 is delivering on the foundation needed for National Pharmacare in Canada: https://darrenfisher.ca/i-am-a-strong-support-of-national-…/
Companies are doing BIG things right here in Dartmouth! Global Spatial Technology Solutions, (known as GSTS) is a Canadian start-up that is developing intelligent digital solutions for the maritime sector by collecting, monitoring and analyzing data from space and ocean-based sensors. GSTS uses satellite systems to create applications that can be used by shipping [...]
Great to start the day at the Celebration breakfast for the United Way Halifax! The United Way works with partners and community based organizations to fight poverty in the Halifax Regional Municipality. It was great to see over 600 attendees at the breakfast. A great crowd for a super cause. [...]
Great announcement for Nova Scotia! Securing the land to protect the Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes area is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The Halifax Regional Municipality knows this, and the Government of Canada does too! That's why I just announced that the Government of Canada delivered $860,000 to the Halifax Regional Municipality, so they could secure [...]
I joined the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission for their April Business Links morning coffee session! I’m always happy to talk about the positive growth we’re seeing in Dartmouth. Smart, and creative entrepreneurs are leading the way.
We're investing in Atlantic Canada and in Atlantic Canadians! Through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), we've delivered millions into Dartmouth-Cole Harbour companies, non-profits and organizations to make our community stronger. And to make sure that full-time jobs go up and unemployment goes down! ICYMI: We’re investing $250,000 in Dartmouth's Ace Machining, to help [...]
I love making these calls! I've been calling small businesses and non-profit organizations across Dartmouth-Cole Harbour with news on their successful Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) funding applications. Canada Summer Jobs helps young Canadians develop their skills and gain valuable work experience. Plus, hiring a young Canadian brings new life, energy and ideas into [...]
As many of you know, I've been advocating for this! As of May 1st, if you purchase a Zero Emission vehicle, you will receive an incentive of up to $5,000! We're making it easier to: 🚗 cut-down on pollution 🚗 afford a Zero Emission vehicle! Learn More: http://qoo.ly/wtdz5
Always great to catch up with folks at the Village On Main NS morning networking meeting. Nice to see so many small business owners And employees engaged in our community. Thanks to RBC on Tacoma Dr for hosting!