Had such a great time at the Kin Club Community Brunch at the East Dartmouth Community Centre! The food is always amazing, but what makes it even better is catching up with so many friends and neighbours. Such a great sense of community here.
Transport Canada wrote another letter directly to the Mayor and HRM Council explaining that the municipality has full authority to pass bylaws restricting infilling in Halifax Harbour, provided they don’t intrude on federal jurisdiction. The letter also reiterates willingness to review bylaws collaboratively. Read the full version of the letter here. [...]
To help clarify matters of jurisdiction and provide additional reassurance, Transport Canada reached out to Mayor Andy Fillmore and members of Halifax Regional Council on September 9 and September 22, 2025. As confirmed by the Northwest Arm by-law and by constitutional legal experts, HRM is well within its authority to address regulatory gaps related [...]
On Sunday we commemorated the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, at 12 Wing Shearwater. 85 years ago, the skies over Britain became the frontline battle for freedom. Canadian pilots flew alongside their Commonwealth allies, helping to defend Britain against overwhelming odds. In the summer of 1940, Canadians took to the skies in [...]
Today is Military Family Appreciation Day! Behind every Canadian Armed Forces member is a family whose strength, love, and sacrifice make service possible. From long deployments to sudden missions, you take on so much so your loved ones can serve our country at home and abroad. Thank you for your resilience, your courage, and [...]
September 8th, 2025 The public has spoken clearly: Dartmouth Cove must be protected from unnecessary infill. I’ve heard from constituents and stakeholders across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and beyond, and HRM Council and staff have heard the same. Just as the Northwest Arm was protected, Dartmouth Cove deserves the same protection, without further delay. The precedent [...]
We are fast-tracking the first phase of Shannon Park in Dartmouth! Through Build Canada Homes, our Government is prioritizing Shannon Park for new factory-built housing—helping more families and individuals find a safe place to call home, sooner. Shannon Park is a Canada Lands Company redevelopment, and it’s a generational opportunity for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour. Separate [...]
#BrightIdea Update! (Yes, a blast from the past!) Back in 2017, my Private Member’s Bill C-238 became law, requiring the Government of Canada to develop a national strategy for the safe and environmentally sound disposal of lamps containing mercury. I’m proud to see the most recent report to Parliament confirms the progress that’s been [...]
Today we launched Build Canada Homes, and I’m proud that Dartmouth—Cole Harbour is one of the first communities prioritized for new factory-built housing on federal lands. (More info to come) We know far too many people are struggling to find a safe, affordable home. Build Canada Homes is about tackling that challenge head-on. This [...]
Big news! We just named the first wave of nation-building projects that are ready for accelerated approvals through the new Major Projects Office. On top of these projects, we’ve recognized several exciting concepts that could be truly transformative—including right here in Atlantic Canada: Wind West Atlantic Energy will harness over 60 GW of Nova [...]