The new Eastern Shore Lifestyle Centre is closer to becoming a reality!

This project is receiving a $3.6 Million investment from the federal government to provide Sheet Harbour residents with a new place to gather, connect, and engage with their community for years to come.

With lobster season underway on the Eastern Shore and about to begin on the Northumberland Strait, it’s essential that we make the investments necessary to support the industry that helps drive our local economy.

We want to build an economy that works for everyone.

So, we’re going to raise taxes on the wealthiest to help solve the housing crisis, create a national school food program for kids, advance new coverage for medicine, mental health, and dental care, and forgive student loans for teachers and health care workers that choose to work in small towns and rural communities like ours.

Are you under 40 and looking to start a business?

Check out the Futurpreneur program, which provides financing and advisory services to young entrepreneurs!

It’s Budget Day!

Budget 2024 is focused on solving the housing crisis, making life more affordable, strengthening the social safety net, and creating good paying jobs for Canadians.

When it comes to solving the housing crisis, Nova Scotia has a lot to be proud of.

It was an honour to acknowledge some of the people, projects, and companies from home who helped inspire federal policies at a recent national press conference.

I know we're going to solve the housing crisis because I know what Canadians are capable of.

This plan is inspired by builders, workers, and companies all around the country.

We’re going to double the Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit, and the Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit!

So many of our communities in rural Nova Scotia depend on volunteer firefighters for our safety. Last year, during the most devastating season of wildfires in record, volunteer firefighters and search and rescue teams put themselves at risk to help protect our communities.

A lot of young people in Canada feel like the deck is stacked against them, which contributes to very real mental health challenges.

We’re creating a new Youth Mental Health Fund to help community organizations provide better care and improve mental health services within their networks.

There are certain people you meet that leave a lasting impression. Karla MacFarlane is one of those people.

Being an elected official is not easy, but Karla has demonstrated a strong commitment to her constituency and Nova Scotia with competence, grace, and determination.

Happy Tartan Day!

Today is a day for the millions of Canadians with Scottish roots to celebrate their culture and heritage.

Canadians should be able to afford a place to live in the cities and communities where they go to work.

We are scaling up the Apartment Construction Loan Program to provide low-cost loans to builders who offer rents at prices that middle class workers can afford.

We've got to build more homes in this country, and we've got to do it fast.

In the next couple of weeks, we will be introducing our comprehensive plan to get it done.

We’re launching a National School Food Program!

When kids eat well, they do better at school.

But kids shouldn’t go without the food they need to be healthy or to get the most out of school. We’re launching a National School Food Program!

This is going to make a big difference, and I’m looking forward to seeing more programs offered at schools in our region!

If you pay your rent on time every month, that should count for something.

As part of the upcoming federal budget, we’re going to make it easier to use your rental history to qualify for a mortgage so you can buy a home.

The best education you can get in politics comes from your community.

Thanks for the conversations. Looking forward to seeing folks around home over the next few days!

Clean hydrogen will bring good-paying jobs to Nova Scotia and help build a net-zero future.

Canada is one step closer to being the clean energy supplier of choice for the future, and it starts right here in Nova Scotia!

Earlier this week I paid tribute to the late Rt. Hon. Brian Mulroney in the House of Commons.

He had a remarkable impact on our region, our country, and I am grateful for the advice and guidance he provided to me over the years.

One of my favourite programs across government is the Canada Child Benefit, and the latest payments will start arriving today!

This policy puts cash directly in the hands of parents to help with the cost of raising a family.