As most of you are aware, something huge is happening in Dartmouth. The Shannon Park lands are being redeveloped through the Canada Lands Company (self-financing, federal Crown corporation.) Where does it stand? Through public engagement Canada Lands has adopted a preferred concept that fits with the community's feedback. They have built around core principles of [...]
I stood up in the house this week to support Budget 2016. This was my first speech in the house so I had the pleasure of thanking the people of Dartmouth-Cole Harbour for their support in the election. I had the opportunity to tell Canadians about amazing places like Lake Banook, the Shubenacadie Canal and [...]
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of officially facilitating the transfer of this fast rescue craft to the Maritimes branch of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary here in Dartmouth, NS. The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Maritimes (CCGA-M) is a nonprofit organization and a registered charity made up of just over 800 volunteer [...]
Here is a breakdown of Budget 2016 and what we want to accomplish for Canadians. I hope you find it useful. Have questions or comments? Contact me. Already raised taxes for individuals making more than $200,000 a year and reduced the middle income tax rate from 22 per cent to 20.5 per cent, cutting [...]
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of visiting the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market with my colleague and friend Andy Fillmore. We brought along a special visitor too! Recognize him?
I was so lucky to attend this moving ceremony at Pier 21 with both Minister Joly and Minister McCallum. We welcomed 30 new Canadians from 11 different countries.
Having a staycation this March Break? There’s still plenty you can do here at home. You can find great activities for your whole family across the municipality. With the weather warming up, there is so much to do outside. Have you ever explored the Salt Marsh Trail? Dress warm and pack a picnic lunch! Explore [...]
MP Darren Fisher inspects new Light-Lift helicopter with Jim Myra, Regional Supervisory Helicopter Pilot from Transport Canada. As a Maritimer the Canadian Coast Guard is especially important to me. It was my pleasure to accept delivery and inspect our Coast Guard's newest helicopter, the Bell Light-Lift 429. This is the helicopter used to [...]
I want to congratulate Halifax Regional Council for unanimously approving their 2016/2017 operating and projects budget. I am so thrilled that the construction of the Dartmouth four-pad arena complex was included. A long time coming and so wonderful for Dartmouth!
I was pleased to bring this great news back home to Dartmouth - Cole Harbour! The Somme Branch 31 Royal Canadian Legion on King Street in Dartmouth is upgrading its facilities. Today, the Government of Canada announced a $25,000 contribution from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to support improvements to the building. The Government of [...]
