Learn more about the new Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights and a new $15 million Tenant Protection Fund!

Renters can pay their rent on-time every month for years and not get credit for the money they’ve paid. Soon, they will. We’re calling on banks, lenders, landlords and fintechs to use your on-time payments to help you get credit and qualify for a mortgage. Learn how we’re making sure renters get credit for [...]

Learn more about the new Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights and a new $15 million Tenant Protection Fund!2024-04-04T13:08:07-03:00

It’s Purple Day!

It’s Purple Day! Let's raise awareness, and let's support those living with epilepsy each and every day.  More than 300,000 Canadians live with epilepsy, a disease that impacts the central nervous system, specifically of the brain, and causes seizures. Thanks to Cassidy Megan and former MP Geoff Regan, Canada officially recognizes March 26th as Purple [...]

It’s Purple Day!2024-03-26T16:57:31-03:00

Advocating for the Canada Disability Benefit

As you know, I firmly believe in the importance of the Canada Disability Benefit. I advocated for it in the beginning and I want you to know that I haven’t stopped. I won’t stop until it’s a reality. A meaningful Canada Disability Benefit will empower more people living with a disability to be full [...]

Advocating for the Canada Disability Benefit2024-03-26T16:51:11-03:00

Congratulations to Daisy Jo’s Boutique on their Grand Opening!

Daisy Jo’s Boutique is having their Grand Opening this Sunday, March 24th!Sunday, March 2411:00am—6:00pm61 Portland StreetThis fabulous boutique has beautiful clothing, accessories and gifts.Downtown Dartmouth is so vibrant and it’s local entrepreneurs who are leading the way. (Especially women entrepreneurs!!)Thanks for choosing Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! 

Congratulations to Daisy Jo’s Boutique on their Grand Opening!2024-03-26T17:07:51-03:00

We delivered funding to help the non-profit Banook Canoe Club to draft plans to restore and upgrade their building

In Dartmouth people don’t ask you IF you paddle, they ask you WHERE you paddle. We delivered funding to help the non-profit Banook Canoe Club engage expertise to draft plans to restore and extensively upgrade their building so it’s fully accessible and ready for another 120+ years. Now, the project is well underway and [...]

We delivered funding to help the non-profit Banook Canoe Club to draft plans to restore and upgrade their building2024-03-22T17:36:55-03:00

I am thrilled that NATO chose Dartmouth’s COVEocean to play a key role in NATO DIANA

I couldn’t be more proud of the incredible businesses and organizations that choose to put down roots in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. I believe that Atlantic Canada is a culture of innovation. We have the skill and now we have the investments needed for industries to flourish here at home. We are a hub for clean [...]

I am thrilled that NATO chose Dartmouth’s COVEocean to play a key role in NATO DIANA2024-03-22T17:43:24-03:00

What is carbon pollution pricing? Is it a tax? When do I get my rebate?

Households across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour receive Canada Carbon Rebate payments four times a year. (If for some reason you aren’t getting yours, please call my office for help at 902-462-6453) These rebate payments are made possible because we put a price on pollution. And if the price on pollution goes up, the rebate payments go [...]

What is carbon pollution pricing? Is it a tax? When do I get my rebate?2024-03-25T11:51:21-03:00

Important information on this year’s hurricane season

Last week, I joined the Minister of Environment at the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Dartmouth. It’s no secret that our region is getting rocked by more and more severe weather, and I wanted to learn more about what we should expect this year and into the future. Senior Meteorologist Dr. Chris Forgarty explained that [...]

Important information on this year’s hurricane season2024-03-20T16:46:45-03:00