The new USMCA protects the rights of workers. It includes a robust labour chapter which aims to raise and improve labour standards and working conditions in all three countries by building on international labour principles and rights. “Unifor called for increased rules of origin and higher wage thresholds in Mexico to rebalance auto [...]
On Friday, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau broke a bottle of Nova Scotian Benjamin Bridge Méthode Classique Brut 2012 against the bow of Canada’s lead Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship for good luck, and officially named the ship, the Harry DeWolf! Did you know that the HMCS Harry DeWolf is named after a vice-admiral and brave [...]
I commended Dartmouth, Nova Scotia's paddling community and the success of the 2018 Pan American Canoe Sprint Championships on Lake Banook! Shout outs to The ADCKC Mic Mac AAC (real club account) Senobe Abenaki Aquatic Club Banook Canoe Club
Headed back home to Dartmouth-Cole Harbour tonight, and looking forward to spending the Thanksgiving weekend with my family!
Please SHARE, to save folks from falling for these scams. I’ve heard from many constituents that they’ve received phone calls from people pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Some of the callers even tell them that a warrant is out for their arrest!! As a reminder, there are many, many scams out [...]
Have you tried the donair soup from Souper Duper Soup in Dartmouth? Minister François-Philippe Champagne tried it on Friday and he loved it! Souper Duper Soup is located at 156 Ochterloney St in Dartmouth.
Attended the annual Down syndrome society walk with friends. Great to see our town crier Will Brewer, MLA Tim Halman and Mike Savage.
What a lovely children's book! As you can see from the front cover, the book takes place in the Heritage Park on Bissett Road in Cole Harbour! I just learned that 10% of the profits from "As I Walk" will be going to the Cole Harbour Parks & Trails Association. Well done Anita and [...]
When you tour Sullivan's Pond & Canal Greenway Park, and you see the Sawmill River Daylighting project - you understand why investing in good infrastructure matters! I was pleased to show Infrastructure Minister, François-Philippe Champagne the results of the Government of Canada investment to daylight Sawmill River and make improvements to the area. James [...]
It is truly an honour to have Hon. LGen (Ret'd) Roméo A. Dallaire before us at the Standing Committee on National Defence to discuss Canada’s contribution to international peacekeeping. I expect that today’s meeting will focus on the use of child soldiers in conflicts, and the way peacekeeping operations have evolved. [...]
