In Dartmouth-Cole Harbour

Through our Government’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, We’re Supporting an Important Study to Better Understand Which Health Factors Cause Long-Term Care Residents to Experience Severe COVID-19 Outcomes

So proud to see researchers in Nova Scotia leading the way! We know that long-term care facilities have been among the most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through our Government's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, we're supporting an important study to better understand which health factors cause long-term care residents to experience severe COVID-19 outcomes. [...]

Through our Government’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, We’re Supporting an Important Study to Better Understand Which Health Factors Cause Long-Term Care Residents to Experience Severe COVID-19 OutcomesOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-03-04T18:57:26-04:00

I just delivered $5.3 million to help expand the MySafe safer supply project!

JUST ANNOUNCED: On behalf of Patty Hajdu, the Minister of Health, I announced nearly $3.5 million to help expand the MySafe Society safer supply project to five sites in four cities across Canada: Vancouver and Victoria, London, and here in Dartmouth. We know that here in Nova Scotia, there are signs that the illegal [...]

I just delivered $5.3 million to help expand the MySafe safer supply project!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-07-19T13:54:38-03:00

Nova Scotia Announced New Rebates for Electric Vehicles; Best of All, You Can Stack this Rebate with Our Government’s $5,000 Federal Rebate for Electric Vehicles!

Great start. Nice to see our new Premier setting the stage for stronger climate action!Nova Scotia announced new rebates for electric vehicles.$3,000 for new$2,000 for used$500 for e-bikesBest of all, you can stack this rebate with our Government's $5,000 federal rebate for electric vehicles! This should make it even easier to make the switch! https://tc.canada.ca/.../innovativ.../zero-emission-vehiclesI [...]

Nova Scotia Announced New Rebates for Electric Vehicles; Best of All, You Can Stack this Rebate with Our Government’s $5,000 Federal Rebate for Electric Vehicles!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-02-25T19:26:46-04:00

I just delivered a repayable contribution of $668,500 to Dartmouth’s Ace Machining!

News Release: "Ace Machining will boost production capacity and create jobs February 24, 2021 · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Investing in innovative Atlantic Canadian companies will protect jobs, keep businesses running and keep the economy going. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting Ace Machining, a Dartmouth machine [...]

I just delivered a repayable contribution of $668,500 to Dartmouth’s Ace Machining!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-07-19T13:58:42-03:00

Consultation Open: As Part of Our Work to Implement National Pharmacare, We’re Committed to Working with Willing Provinces & Territories to Establish a National Strategy for High-Cost Drugs for Rare Diseases

CONSULTATION OPEN: As you know, I am a strong supporter of universal national pharmacare. And our government is already at work to make this a reality. However, as we move forward with our work to reduce drug prices in Canada, and work to implement national pharmacare, we need to make sure that patients with [...]

Consultation Open: As Part of Our Work to Implement National Pharmacare, We’re Committed to Working with Willing Provinces & Territories to Establish a National Strategy for High-Cost Drugs for Rare DiseasesOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2024-03-08T18:29:45-04:00

What Does “Avoid All Non-Essential Travel” Mean?

What does "avoid all non-essential travel" mean? It means taking one for #TeamCanada this year, and chilling out with the rest of us this winter instead. Physically distanced, of course. Canada has new travel restrictions in effect, with more on the way. International flights, including those from the USA are not permitted to land [...]

What Does “Avoid All Non-Essential Travel” Mean?Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-02-19T20:15:32-04:00

We Just Introduced Sensible Legislation that Targets Gun Violence and Criminal Activity, Addresses Intimate Partner Violence, Self-Harm and Online Hate

We just introduced sensible legislation that targets gun violence and criminal activity, addresses intimate partner violence, self-harm and online hate. Working to combat intimate partner and gender-based violence and self-harm involving firearms—the legislation will make it easier for friends and loved ones to apply to the courts for the immediate removal of an individual’s [...]

We Just Introduced Sensible Legislation that Targets Gun Violence and Criminal Activity, Addresses Intimate Partner Violence, Self-Harm and Online HateOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-07-20T10:25:39-03:00

COVID-19 Vaccine Update!

Friday, February 12, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Update! To begin, it's great to see that the Province of Nova Scotia has been administering vaccines in Phase 1 of their COVID-19 Immunization Plan, including to those most vulnerable in long-term care. Loved seeing photos from LTC residents in Dartmouth-Cole Harbour getting those shots! And the province [...]

COVID-19 Vaccine Update!Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-02-12T17:53:25-04:00

I just delivered $1 million to help create Stella Maris, an exciting marine testing platform at COVE

News Release from: From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency February 11, 2021 · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) "COVE’s new multi-use platform enables rapid, cost-effective product development in ocean tech sector In Atlantic Canada, the ocean not only creates good jobs, but is an important part of the region’s culture and [...]

I just delivered $1 million to help create Stella Maris, an exciting marine testing platform at COVEOffice of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-07-19T14:00:17-03:00

We Just Announced $14.9 Billion for Public Transit Projects Over the Next 8 Years, Which Includes Permanent Funding of $3 Billion Per Year for Canadian Communities Beginning in 2026-27

Investing in public transit and active transportation projects is good for the environment and helps create new jobs! We just announced $14.9 billion for public transit projects over the next 8 years, which includes permanent funding of $3 billion per year for Canadian communities beginning in 2026-27. Here’s what’s up: As we work to [...]

We Just Announced $14.9 Billion for Public Transit Projects Over the Next 8 Years, Which Includes Permanent Funding of $3 Billion Per Year for Canadian Communities Beginning in 2026-27Office of MP Darren Fisher Dartmouth-Cole Harbour2021-07-20T10:26:26-03:00