Great news for parents! Your Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments are going up TODAY! Our Government's Canada Child Benefit has lifted 435,000+ children out of poverty. And it's targeted to give more money to the families that need it the most. That means that families will receive up to $7,437 per child under 6, [...]
If there’s one thing I’ve loved about the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, it’s the sportsmanship. Although competitive, the athletes have been so respectful and kind to one another. They cheer each other on. They build each other up. It’s so good to see. I watched Team Nova Scotia play Team Newfoundland and Labrador [...]
THIS weekend! Nova Multifest 2023 is taking place this weekend at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth. Our Government is thrilled to support this wonderful festival that features amazing performances, food and so much more. Learn more: https://multifestns.ca/
Thrilled to have the chance to meet more athletes from across North America and present them with their medals! It’s been a very busy day for competitions at Beazley! I had the honour of presenting medals for U14 80m, along with U16 100m. Congratulations!
Love seeing the crowds at Beazley in Dartmouth! There are tons of games and cultural events to watch at venues across HRM. If you have a chance, you should get out to the venues and enjoy! Thousands of athletes from across North America along with thousands of their families and friends are here for [...]
Congratulations!! It’s such an honour to have the opportunity to meet these incredible paddlers and hand out their medals!
Hi folks, Here is the latest response from Minister Alghabra regarding this letter: https://darrenfisher.ca/letter-to-minister-alghabra-regarding-dartmouth-cove-and-other-halifax-harbour-water-lots/ --Darren From: Minister of Transport / Ministre des Transports (TC) Sent: Monday, July 17, 2023 10:13 AM Subject: Regarding proposed infilling in the Halifax Harbour—specifically the Northwest Arm and Dartmouth Cove projects July 17, 2023 Darren Fisher, M.P. Dartmouth–Cole Harbour [...]
So great to have the Prime Minister join us for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games Canoe/Kayak kick-off ceremony on beautiful Lake Banook in Mi'kma'ki! It was a true honour to join Mi'kmaw Chiefs for a paddle across the lake to the ceremony. And it was very special to take part in a smudging [...]
This is incredible. Let’s celebrate Indigenous athletes and culture. The 2023 North American Indigenous Games are here!!! I encourage everyone to attend or stream the incredible competitions and cultural events taking place this week. See you there! HUGE thanks to all of the volunteers who are working hard to make these games an amazing [...]
Great to have US Ambassador David L. Cohen, stop by Dartmouth—Cole Harbour for dinner tonight. The historic partnership and close friendship between Canada and the USA is so special. Thank you for joining us! Shout out to the Mic Mac Bar And Grill for the great meal and wonderful service. [...]