Did you know that China is Nova Scotia's 2nd largest export market? And our largest trading market in Asia? In 2017, Atlantic Canadian goods exported to China, totaled more than $1.5 billion! A whopping 37% increase over 2016. Ministers from the Government of Canada, Atlantic premiers, and Atlantic companies and organizations, visited China over [...]
I’ve been discussing these trade deals with local businesses and I’m happy to hear how CETA and our other agreements are benefiting folks in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour.
I had a great time playing in the Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament in support of VETS Canada!
I am always so proud of the great turn-out for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. I've already posted a few photos, but I thought I'd include these as well. My family and I joined our community at the Sullivan's Pond ceremony in Dartmouth. In the afternoon we joined the family of Petty Officer [...]
Sunsel uses cutting-edge technology to help with innovative R&D and commercialization for companies. They had many employees on-hand, and it was great to have a chance to meet some of them and hear more about the important work they do. Minister Duclos highlighted our Government's improvements to EI. He explained that when we cut [...]
A few snapshots of some of today’s many events. It was a chilly but beautiful day in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. Great turnout to honour those who serve, those who served, and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We shall remember them. Some photo credits from Michele Denise with thanks. [...]
Yesterday I visited Cole Harbour District High, Bicentennial School, and Prince Andrew High, for their Remembrance Day services and assemblies. The speeches. The stories. The music. The art. These students are amazing. I have no doubt that the memory of those who fought and those who sacrificed themselves for our freedom, will live on [...]
Please SHARE this Remembrance Day ceremony info: This year marks many important anniversaries. The 100th anniversary of Canada’s Hundred Days and the Armistice, the 65th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, the 10th anniversary of National Peacekeepers’ Day, and the 75th anniversary of the invasion of Sicily and the beginning of the Italian Campaign [...]
Will you remember? Please SHARE the story of Nova Scotia's George Lawrence Price.
The courage and valour of those who served in the first half of the 20th century is reflected in the continued tradition of service by today’s Canadian Armed Forces. This Veterans’ Week, I encourage you to reflect upon the freedom we enjoy. You can visit veterans.gc.ca/CanadaRemembers to learn about ways to get involved! [...]
