We believe in making smart investments so our tradespeople have what they need to be successful and safe in their field. The UA Local 56 Training Centre in Dartmouth makes sure apprentices get the skills they need for today’s job sites. Plus they’re helping experienced tradespeople refresh and improve their skills. Recently I had [...]
Thanks again to Veteran Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay for joining me at the new VETS Canada Drop-In & Support Centre in downtown Dartmouth. It's great that you could meet with Jim, and see first-hand the good work they do in our community!
Thank you to the Nova Scotian firefighters who are selflessly on their way to Alberta to fight the wildfires. 👏 "With two weeks' worth of gear stuffed into heavy yellow duffel bags, about 20 specially trained Nova Scotia firefighters left the province Thursday morning to help fight wildfires that have once again sprung up [...]
I had a wonderful visit and tour at Autism Nova Scotia with my colleagues yesterday. Our Government is pleased to invest $800,000 in funding an in-kind contributions to support their new Healthy Relationships, Sexuality and Autism (HRSA) program. The program supports adults and teens ages 19 and up with autism, and introduces concepts of [...]
JUST ANNOUNCED: Nova Scotia’s Irving Shipbuilding will build TWO NEW Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships specifically for the Canadian Coast Guard. Not only does this support the incredible work of the Canadian Coast Guard, it secures well-paying jobs in Nova Scotia. Did you know that lots of this work takes place in Dartmouth? Plus, across [...]
Wonder why I've been advocating for increased nature funding in Canada? One million species are at risk of extinction. One million. That's why we're investing $1.3B to protect Canada's wild spaces- And $1.5B for Canada's Oceans Protection Plan!
SHARE if you're cheering on the Halifax Mooseheads! We know how to host the Memorial Cup right.
Super thoughtful questions from Mr. Jackson’s grade 9 class at Caledonia Junior High today! Rep Day is a great opportunity to chat about politics and civics with brilliant young minds.
Two wins in!!!! Let’s GO MOOSE GO!!! Fun night at the Memorial Cup. The streets were filled, the Moose beat Prince Albert and there were so many class of 2013 Memorial Cup Champions in attendance! Good start! Can you name the former Mooseheads?
Canada just joined other world leaders and adopted the Christchurch Call to Action – a global pledge to end terrorism and violent extremism online. And we’re leading the way as we address hate speech, privacy, disinformation, election interference, and data control. There’s a lot more to do, and Canada is stepping up to the [...]
